Ever been on a long flight and get stuck in a holding pattern around the airport. Frustrating isn't it? Things not going as planned and not sure when they are going to let you land. Now multiply that frustration by a million or perhaps a billion and maybe it'll give a sense of the frustration Pop is experiencing. Shannon posted on facebook recently that she wishes she could wave a magic wand and make a miracle happen. I know what miracle she is talking about. I'm beginning to realize suffering may be easier to experience than it is to watch. Neither is fun nor easy, of that I am sure.
Pop's esophagus has closed back up after the last stretching and the burn that is causing all the problems down there is taking its sweet time in healing. The Drs. have postponed all treatments including any stretching of the esophagus until Pop gets better. Thus the holding pattern. Pop can't eat so he is getting his nutrition through that small tube in his gut. There is only so much you can do through that tube and getting a balanced diet with enough calories is difficult. If anyone has any experience or secrets please share. We are all about trying something if it will work. Pop so wants a big juicy steak and somehow even if we could "juice" it, I'm not sure it would be the same. We are waiting for him to gain strength and heal some before anything else can happen. He has some test on March 24th and 25th that should reveal the progress of the treatments. Lets pray that those tests can't find active cancer anywhere. Wouldn't that be cool? I know it would encourage Pop and we would praise God. Heck we are going to praise God anyway ... no matter what the outcome. Sunshine or rain!
Relay for Life is quickly approaching and with Pop being the honorary chairman this year the Restaurant is ramping things up. I heard through the grapevine that tonight the BBQ dinner fund raiser was awesome. Thank you to all the people who have been so supportive of the "loads of Hope" team. If you want a peek into how we came up with the name check out some of the earliest post here on the blog. When Pop checked into the Hope lodge .... lets just say .... there was loads of hope right there in his room.*L* If you want to join the team just contact Sonya, Shannon, or Toni and they can help you get signed up. Just don't contact me, I'm clueless on how to get that done ..... they signed me up! And let me pitch the "relay for life" event just a little. Great event raising money for the American Cancer Society. The ACS funds, among many things, the Hope Lodge where Pop stayed during his radiation treatments. Amazing place run by amazing people for an amazing mission. Money well spent supporting the Relay!
Got to get some sleep so I will close with this. All you prayer warriors out there, keep it up! Pray specifically for Coach, Wayne, Bo, Syd, Kristin, Russ, Cayman, Dr. Maiden, Chad, Pop and anyone else you know fighting this terrible disease. May they experience joy and peace through their suffering. Joy and Peace only known though Jesus. He is Lord you know! King of Kings!
Keep loving God and loving people!
TW
2 Corinthian 4:17-18
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Loving God, loving people and loving the Weavers and your heart for Jesus...praying for all...missing me some Sam Weaver hugs ..love you all very much
ReplyDeleteI read a book today about the song by Lynda Randall "God on the Mountain"..I thought of all of you...up and down,up and down, so frustrating not knowing what to expect next...and so painful to watch your sweet sweet Daddy go through this ordeal...but we have to focus our thoughts on the words to that song...that God is with us on the mountain and in the valleys..and he will be with us through it all...and will continue to give you all just what you need each and every day. We are all still praying hard..and knowing that all will be well. Peace be with all of you.
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John and Marilyn
When I went through my treatments I always had to start every meal with very very small and chewed well bites. That first bite always reminded me to do that. For a while I ate nothing but cottage cheese , ensure, can peaches (smashed with tounge) mash potatoes. I was not as sore as Sam. Jean found the Inspire website for me it was the best thing ever. Every time I had a concern I would go there and there was always the answer there. There is a lot of people there that have and are going through symptoms like Sam's. Here is a few and if you go there I am sure you will find more.
ReplyDeleteSome you should be able to read some you may need to join to read.
http://www.inspire.com/groups/lung-cancer-alliance-survivors/discussion/help-for-extreme-esophagitis/
http://www.inspire.com/weaselm/journal/my-husbands-radiation-is-causing-swallowing-difficulties/#replies
http://www.inspire.com/groups/lung-cancer-alliance-survivors/discussion/how-many-have-had-serious-esophagus-problems-after-radiation/
http://www.inspire.com/groups/lung-cancer-alliance-survivors/discussion/stomach-feeding-tube-confusion/
http://www.inspire.com/groups/lung-cancer-alliance-survivors/
ME
http://www.inspire.com/xtm25/
Always thinking of you all
Love Tom and Jean
Praying for you Pop:)
ReplyDeleteHey Toni &Shannon,
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I have experience with the tube. The blender is the most helpful..vegetables,meat etc...blend it.Please give Pop high calorie shake chocolate whipped cream ..let him know we are thinking about him and you all in our prayers.
God Bless,
Shelly George