Happy Holiday to family and friends, I know it has been awhile since I've sent out an update, but medically there wasn't a lot new to report. Dave continues his series of chemo treatments. Currently, he is on his fourth round of eight. His blood work continues to be normal and he hasn't had any major side effects from the chemo (Praise the Lord). He's been busy at work, getting in a little golfing here and there, and preparing for Christmas. We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving as a family and look forward to a very special Christmas this year. My brother Ben and his family are coming for Christmas from Washington and we couldn't be more excited.
On Wednesday, December 15, my mom and Dave head to Stanford for a consoltation. According to Stanford's website, "Our specialists at the Cancer Center not only treat multiple myeloma, but have expertise managing complex cases, and offer the most advanced diagnostic technologies and treatments available today." Dave's doctor has been in regular communication with Standford since his diognosis and with their expertise will come up with the best plan for us. I say "us" because Dave is NOT in this fight alone. My husband always says when things are rough we need to circle the wagon. I told Dave to consider himself "the wagon". As I've said in previous blogs, stem cell transplantation is an agressive treatment that "we" will be considering. But it really is too early to say for sure until Dave consults with Stanford's specialists. There are a lot of factors that go in to determining if and when stem cell transplantion can occur. But according to most of my research this is our best chance for prolonged remission. Stay tuned. I'll update you after Dave's consultation.
Recently, there was multiple myeloma patient featured on The Early Show. This is a wonderful story of hope and also a tribute to the amazing research that is being done to find a cure for multiple myeloma. Please click on the following link to learn more.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/40470915#40470915
Praise God for the beauty of life, the gift of family, and for foresaking his only son so that we may experience the true essence of unconditional love.
Jesus Is the Reason
In Bethlehem, God gave to us
The source of Christmas joy;
A star shown on a miracel:
The virgin birth of a boy.
He was born both God and man,
A Savior for us all,
The way to get to our heavenly home,
iIf we just heed His call.
So as we shop and spend and wrap
And enjoy the Christmas season,
Let's keep in mind the sacred truth:
Jesus is the reason.
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