There were no new tests to report on during this visit. The routine blood work continues to remain within acceptable ranges. Cathy's vital signs were also good. She continues to have some knee pain, which we pray will heal soon so that she may resume the level of exercise that she is used to. She also has a few itchy spots left on her scalp.
Now for the good news!! The "pins and needles" sensation which accompanied her neuropathy is totally gone from her hands and feet. She has constantly felt this since February! This is an encouraging sign that her nerves are regenerating from the damage caused by the chemotherapy. There is a "window of opportunity" of 6 to 12 months for her nerves to heal. Please pray that Cathy will be able to continue with the cold laser therapy to help heal the remaining numbness and loss of function.
To celebrate Cathy's birthday, Suzanne Baker provided a lovely picnic lunch complete with china, tablecloth and wine glasses for our herbal tea! She tried some new recipes for corn bread (one of Cathy's favorites!) and vegetarian soup. We also sang many Christmas songs and hymns during this trip. Cathy continues to display a wonderful sense of humor and God's grace.
Lori
During this Christmas season of gifts, let us remember;
"But because of his great love for us, God who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms, in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 4-9
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