We cannot allow doubt to creep into our thoughts when we don't understand something; this is exactly what the enemy wants. Instead, we must ask God to help us accept that some things are perhaps hidden from our understanding for a purpose, and we must trust Him regardless. (David Jeremiah)

This is so true. You never seem to look at things so deeply and with such meaning till a trial comes in your life. When in the trial we must accept what God is doing in our life and lean on him for understanding and strength. What a great God we serve. God is always there to take the burdens we have upon his shoulders. On Sunday the song Jesus, Draw me nearer ever nearer has meant so much to me. I even download the sheet music so I could play it on my piano. Read the words and look for the deep meaning they give. Really focus on them. Will you stay with Jesus tho you are drained and weary, or maybe feel you can not go on through the trial? I know I will stay with Jesus and trust in him for all my needs.

Michael is doing well today. He has the normal runny nose (chemo nose we call it). He does not seem to mind it much, but I am forever running behind him wiping his nose. Two more days of freedom from being attached to IV's for three days. Michael really hates having that attached to him. He will have his CT/MRI and Chemo day 1 on Thursday. The chemo is Cisplatin and Doxorubin for day 1, both very toxic. Day 2 just Doxorubin and Day 3 5-FU and Vincristine. Day 4 we wait to see if his kidneys have been affected. Please pray for us this week and next. By the time we leave the hospital his immunity will have started its trend to 0. Normal immunity low is 2.3. What a brave little boy!!!

Thanks everyone,
Cathy

Monday - Hearing tests

Cathy's taking Michael down to U of M for his hearing test which he has to have before the next chemo starts on Thursday.
They should be back home later this afternoon.
Michael is not eating a lot lately but we have been mixing in high calorie drinks into his cup so he is still getting calories and also some other nutrients he needs.
more later
Russ

Sunday

Michaels still enjoying life and running around.
Chemo this Thursday which will be hard on him.
He was at church this morning but will miss the next 2 weeks due to his immunity going down caus of the chemo.

Russ



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tuesday Update

Micheal continues to do well. He is sleeping mostly through the night, and walking a lot.
He had a big walt around the store and also the mall. then had 2 big poops.
We have a easy week this week again but next week starts the old chemo again which will strain little Michael.
Looking forward to the scans October 1st to check on the Cancer.
more later
Russ

At the mall

Had dinner out tonight at the mall.
We will visit our church tomorrow for perry fest.

Michael is doing well and enjoying the eveinig out.

god bless
Russ

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