Tomorrow, June 7th, is Cindy and my 40th wedding anniversary!
Which I'd like to reflect on for a few moments:)
But first...
My immunotherapy and chemotherapy treatment yesterday
Went without a hitch
Yay!
The chemo drug that has the harshest side effects
Was eliminated this time
And from now on
As six rounds is the limit to its effectiveness
Before it begins to negatively
Impact the body
More than positively impact it.
So...
We will see if the side effects are reduced this time
Which would be wonderful
As the last round definitely
Impacted me the most
As the chemo drugs have built up in my body.
I will find out on Monday or Tuesday
The latest results regarding the tumor markers...
And then my next treatment is on June 26th.
It was amazing to hear my doctor use the word "miracle" yesterday
As he described my healing progress!
I don't know about you
But that is not a typical word used by a doctor nowadays:)
NOW...
Reflections on reaching 40 years of marriage!
GRATITUDE!!
What else can describe
The fact that Cindy and I have reached this milestone
When just four months ago
It seemed like I only had days or weeks to live!
And so I am deeply grateful
Grateful for:
God's mercy
My oncologist and his team
My family and friends...YOU ALL!
CINDY
How can I capture in words
What Cindy, my wife of 40 years, means to me
And the different man I am today
Because of the 40 years God has given us together!
How can I describe the gift she is to me?
To repeat a fictitious quote from Leonardo da Vinci in the movie "Ever After"
As he described how he viewed Danielle's importance to Prince Henry
Cindy "completes me"
I have said many times
That you wouldn't want to know me
If it weren't for her the difference she has made on my life!!
I am grateful
That God, in his mercy,
Has given us 40 years
And counting!!
Thank you again, dear friends,
For walking this cancer journey with us
It has definitely been a miraculous adventure!
Blessings,
Dave
I can’t think of a more deserving man to have a miraculous cure Dave! And Happy Anniversary! Better start planning for the big doings on your 50th Good news brother!
ReplyDeleteFirst thing I saw this morning and it makes my day! I have been praying for a miracle every day, God is so great. And,40 years of marriage is great too! Never knew this, but it is our anniversary also,38 for us. Will be waiting for more great news.
ReplyDeleteSorry, congratulations will have to wait until tomorrow, I got so excited seeing your wonderful news I messed up the second good news.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift in the midst of walking through a difficult valley. Praying for the next week's to be smooth and for your spirit to be lifted. Enjoy your beautiful bride today!! We love you both.
ReplyDeleteOh, Happy Anniversary! What joy! What a miracle!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!! Still continuing to pray!
ReplyDeleteSo happy and thankful to hear of your miraculous recovery! Happy anniversary to you both. Lots to celebrate! ❤
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! And praise the Lord for this great report from the doctors. Believing that God is still in the business of working in miraculous ways. Be blessed my friend.
ReplyDeleteThis may be a repeat. When I read this at home on FB, those posts don't seem to stick.
ReplyDeleteBut this is just great news! Who knew but God what He had planned for you and Cindy. Happy anniversary, a year in advance! And I'm praying for your body to respond well to that last round of chemo.