These past few days have been hard. We received the test results back from earlier this week confirming that Brian's Lymphoma is at stage 4. He has been on chemo since Wednesday and the side effects are starting to hit and he has been completely exhausted. He is sleeping as much as he can and watching football when he is awake. His body is very swollen and he weighs close to 30 lbs more than he did when he was admitted on Monday. They are starting to cut back on his IVs so hopefully that will help reduce some of the swelling and water retention. His blood count still isn't back to normal yet, so they gave him a pint of blood yesterday and another one today. He is trying to get up and walk around the hospital when he can, but he has been in quite a bit of pain and can only walk for short distances.
From the timetable we were given today, it looks like Brian should be done with his first round of chemo and getting out of the hospital next Wed or Thurs. I have taken 2 classes at the hospital to learn how to take care of the central iv lines in his arm that will be there throughout the chemo. We have found an apartment about a mile from the hospital that has 30-day leases for hospital patients that we will be living in until we can go back home. Hopefully this will feel more like home than a hotel room so we can try to resume some normalcy outside the hospital. We know that these next few months are going to be extremely difficult, but we also know that God is watching after us and doesn't give us more than we can handle. Even if we have to endure this journey for another 6 months, that is only a fraction of time in our long life together.
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Panda and Brian,
Our hearts go out to you.Your pain, your restlessness, your fears, your need for reaassurance must seem immeasurable.Thank goodness the Good Lord knows.Hold on to the fact that He is never leaving you and is loving you so much through this. Please know we love you both and pray for you throughout the day. Thank you for the extra time you devote to inform us of Brian's PROGRESS! LET THE HEALING BEGIN!
Amanda & Brian,
I just wanted to let you know that Brian is on our prayer list at church and everyone has been asking about you guys. I am so glad you have this site for us to check everyday. Stay Strong, and hang in there. You're right when you say that God won't give you more than you can handle. We love you so much, let us know what we can do!
~Autumn & Damion
Phil. 4:13
Brian and Amanda - Continue to stay strong for each other. We will continue to pray for you guys and I will be down the first week of December to see you guys. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to call and ask anytime. I love you guys...
"I can do everything throgh Him who give me strength" Philippians 4:13
Brian,
Father Bill, my parish priest from Pacifica, CA, said mass for you while I was visiting out in California. We are continuing to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so glad you were able to spend Thanksgiving with your parents.
Joyce
Brian--
I want you to know that I have been thinking and praying for you and your family.
Brian and Amanda,
You guys will be in our prayers and my bible study group will be praying even more! I am thankful to hear that he his getting the BEST medical attention here in Houston and if you guys need anything, I am a phone call away. If you guys need a break, we are in League City around beautiful scenery, different from a hospital scene I am sure.
Take good care of him Amanada..
Cassie Cullen
Hey guys, let me know if you need anything at all. Check the house mail, dog sit, etc. AnaMia misses her anyways :) Also, you guys are on my Church prayer list. They say hi. I'm just a few hours drive away so I can bring you whatever you need. Just give me a call. Love you guys. Rosey
Amanda and Brian,
Know that we are always here for you and that you are in our prayers and thoughts every day. We love you so much!
Chris and Nancy
Brian,
Lena is a friend and sponsor for my daughter's Honor Society but more importantly she is a woman of prayer. She passed your name and prayer request on to our homeschool group and the Honor Society. When you get the children of God praying for you WATCH OUT --- MIRACLES HAPPEN. God will use you even when you are weak, for that is when HE is strong. Lean on Him.
In Christ,
The Lindsey family
Brian,
I'm sending up prayers for you from London. You are strong and you will gain even more strength from your friends, family, and the Lord.
Take care,
Michelle Leavitt
Amanda and Brian,
I am praying for Brian's total healing. I know that the Lord honors and answers prayers. He said where two or more of us agree together in his name that he will do what we ask. So just keep praying and keep trusting in the Lord. He is the only one we can totally depend on. He loves you two very much. Brenda Young Pasadena Texas
Thinking of you and lifting both of you up in prayer ... Gwen
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