Greetings from St. Boniface Hospital where I am on my fourth chemo journey.  So far it has gone very well, very little nausea and only some fatigue.   A week before treatment, my white blood cell count is low but during the week the count usually increases to healthy levels and I am able to get my treatments on time. 

Fortunately, I am able to continue working at about ¾ of the time.  With sick days and holidays there is no decrease in income.  So, after turning 65 in April, we are still full speed ahead but, with my pension starting this month, I am looking at working fewer hours.

A scan done about and half ago showed that the lymph nodes have decreased in size and there is suggestion that I may need only 6 instead of 8 treatments.  The 80% promise of a good response to treatment is happening.  

On the other side, the doctor told me that there is a 50% chance of the cancer coming back during the first 5 years after treatment.  There is no way that I can call myself cured until those five years are up.  So prayer for a cure is long term endeavour.     

The doctors and nurses are great and always up beat.  The chemo nurses always have stories to share and encourage participants to share their.  The weekend of the Royal wedding, they all wore tiaras and talked about where they were in the early hours of the morning.

Friends too are outstanding.  Hennie took me to hospital each time of get a treatment.  The treatment includes Benydrill and I’m not allowed to drive.  Gerry will pick me up this after.

Dale gave me some deer meat and I cooked it up Thursday night.   It went well with mashed yams, brussels sprouts and a glass of red wine.  According to Dale, deer meat is great for improving the white blood cell count.

So I’m well cared for and take good care of myself.   I know how to spoil myself. 

We can see many answers to prayer.   Please give payers of thanks along with the petitions.