We started the morning with breakfast and
then went to Tony’s room at the hospital so Larry could share some scriptures
and pray with them before the stem cell treatment began. Last night, Larry printed off the scriptures
at the Business Center in the hotel so they would have them to read again and
could take them home with them. The
toner was almost gone. When Larry reported
the problem to the front desk person, they had him email them what he wanted to
print and then brought it to us. The
best thing about that is that they probably took time to read the scriptures,
too. We spent time talking and visiting with
Tony, Karen, and their son for a while and then went downstairs to walk.
My path to walk is from the hotel all the
way down the long main hall of the hospital, past the cafeteria, and to the
pharmacy at the end of the hall. Larry stepped it off and one round trip is about a quarter of a mile. We
pretty much pass several of the same workers every day and greet them. Several have stopped to talk as we walk
by. That’s one of the nice benefits of
walking slowly. Some now smile and say, “Exercise.” Larry continues to enjoy the exercise/weight
room/steam room each day.
From hotel to hospital
Down the long hall
Past offices
The hospital cafeteria
Back to the hotel
The hotel
We have eaten several breakfasts and a
few lunches at the hospital cafeteria.
The menu is in Spanish and English so we are getting pretty good about
pointing to what we want in Spanish so that Amalia can order for us. She understands very little English, but a
smile and our limited Spanish are greeted with sweet expressions and
appreciation.
Amalia and Debbie in the Hospital Cafeteria
Tomorrow’s the big day. We will meet at the hospital at 9:00 a.m. for
this final round of treatments. I will
need to fast once again before the procedures.
First I will have an IV to hydrate me and then the infusion of 200
million stem cells through the IV.
Finally I will have two injections of stem cells in the lymph nodes in
the groin area of both the right and left legs.
Since I have not had this treatment previously, I’m not exactly sure
what to expect. That might be a good
thing. I’m assuming the treatments will
be over around noon.
Prayer requests:
God to be glorified in ALL that happens
A smooth insertion of the IV (My tiny,
rolling veins don’t always make this an easy process, especially after fasting
and no water)
Calmness for the lymph node injections
For each of the stem cell treatments to reach
their potential to bring about healing
For Larry and me to be able to adequately
express our gratitude and hope to the medical personnel, hotel people, and
waiters and waitresses
A great last day to rest, relax, and
enjoy God’s provision
Smooth flights on Friday
Today’s Bible reading had some verses
that are very special to me. What a sweet
blessing and great reminder.
Rejoice
always,
pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is
God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
And my God will meet all
your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
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