I just received a message from my cousin Sylvia in Tennessee. She is wondering how we are doing because she has not seen an update in a while. Thank you Sylvia for the prompt. I admit that I have left my fellow bloggers out in the cold. It is currently 21 degrees with snow flurries here in central Ohio. Please come in out the cold and take a minute to catch up with us...
Dad is doing really good. Today begins his fourth week of radiation. He has experienced very few side effects from these treatments, nothing like the chemo treatments. We are praising God! The only thing is that he has to go downtown for treatments every day during the week. But they are managing well. I just spoke with Mom on the phone, Dad is driving and there is no snow in Detroit. We are grateful that they live so close to Karmanos, some people have to drive a great distance to receive treatments.
Dad will most likely begin the chemo treatments again after the radiation treatments end sometime in January. The oncologist will take a few scans about two weeks after radiation ends in order to determine the effects of the treatments. We are already praising God for continued victory and total manifestation of healing!
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We celebrated Mom's birthday that Sunday. We are looking forward to Christmas with the Robertson family. Mom and Dad will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve. My Uncle Robert and Aunt Laura will celebrate their 50th as well on the same day. That's right, sisters married cousins on the same day! Happy Anniversary Uncle Robert and Aunt Laura D.
My siblings and I had begun plans for a big celebration at the Gaylord Hotel in Nashville before Dad was diagnosed. Unfortunately we won't be able to do that just yet, but we will mark the occasion. Please send your congrats via mail, phone, or blog.
Thank you again for coming in out of the cold. I apologize for leaving you out there for so long. You are welcome to stay in a little longer and warm your toes. While you do, please browse the pictures below and write a response. We would love to hear from you. Honestly, it helps me to write when I know someone is out there reading. It's hard to have a conversation with yourself, if you know what I mean. Thanks Sylvia. We love you all and covet your continued prayers.
P.S. Hey cousin Benny, I did get your last post and I did share it with Dad. I apologize for not responding. Please hang in there with me. I appreciate you.
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| Dad and Mom |
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| Happy Birthday Mom! |
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| Harry and Yolanda Happy Birthday Yolanda! |
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| At Aaron's School Play Back Row: Cindy (Aaron's Mom) Middle Row: Angie, Taniesha, Mom, Dad, Harry, and Aaron (Dorian's son) Front Row: Sheronda, Yolanda |
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| Leif and Marcus |
Just wanted to share a prayer for the New Year, that we all grow stronger spiritually and in faith, and that this growth brings with it fruit that blesses and nourishes those around us.
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