We're Half Way through Treatment!

Bryan had his Pet Scan last week, and the results came back clear! We are so thankful that God has allowed the chemo to do its work in killing the cancer cells. Bryan has three more treatments of chemo in order to lower the risk of relapse of lymphoma. Bryan calls it 'killing the enemies hiding in caves.'

Many of you are wondering how Bryan has been feeling- He will tell you 'great!' I'm so happy I can agree with him- he is handling all of this very well. He does have some days that he is down on the couch- this starts a week after receiving the chemo, and seems to last from 2-5 days (its been longer after each sequential treatment). He then regains his strength for the next week and a half until the cycle begins again with another chemo.

We've found that we can do a lot with his diet to reduce the side effects from the drugs. Green juice (swiss chard, pineapple, etc.)and an InflamX drink are pretty much staples. He's also been avoiding wheat and sugar since they are said to contribute to an environment that cancer thrives in. For a time after chemo when he crashes, he's pretty much on a liquid diet, as its all his stomach can handle. I know he'll be glad when he can eat wings again!

His partners at work have been gracious to allow him time off and so he checks in there once or twice a week, to keep abreast of whats going on. For all of you who know Bryan, you know he'd never be content to sit still for long, whether he feels good or not! So he finds work to do, and keeps busy with less stressful jobs around the house and helping others.

He is now on his fourth treatment, literally, as I write this- he has an IV in his arm and is watching the movie 'Gladiator'. He has two more treatments to go, so should receive the last treatment at the end of August.

We are so encouraged by everyone's kindness and reaching out to us! Every day more cards are in the mail, and I know people are praying for us across the US! God is revealing His great care for us in so many of the small details in life as well as the large!