Thursday again already? And already the downhill side of March? Unbelievable. I’m blog hopping again today with Thankful Thursday, hosted by Brian’s Home.
Entrepreneur had his third immunotherapy session yesterday. So far, so good. We’re thankful there hasn’t been any significant side effects from these sessions. Definitely not like it was when he was on oral chemotherapy and lost 20+ pounds, his sense of taste and all the color in his hair. Twix accompanied him again to offer her emotional support and report on what snacks were available in the kitchen area of the infusion room.
Cancer. The very word can strike terror in hearts and minds. We are fortunate to have found a caring and competent oncologist. We’re encouraged with the reports of the Opdivo drug in renal cell cancer trials. Since he’s a once-a-monther in the infusion room, we’re grateful for the staff that tends to the physical needs as well as the medical necessities. They also serve up a dose of humor from time to time.
Upon entering the room, there is a case filled with origami cranes. One thousand cranes were made for a high-school teacher by the students in the school. When he went into remission, the family donated the cranes to the infusion room where they now live to offer hope for those who enter in.
The room also offers free hats and scarves for infusion patients.
This is a difficult and long journey. Our prayer partners offer unending support and our faith in Jesus sustains us during those dark, unsettled days. In-between, there are caring people who serve. Yes, it is their job, but when they choose to do it with positive attitudes, friendly smiles and encouraging words, we’re reminded how blessed we are during this journey.
What’s in your life today that causes you to be thankful?
Peripheral Perceptions 
I am so glad to here that his current treatments do not have the negative side effects that chemo has. I’m not sure I’d be willing to go through chemo again.
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That is completely understandable. The down side is, because immunotherapy hasn’t had any ill side effects yet, we’re not sure if it’s working! Scans in May will answer that questions, but the in-between time is sometimes hard to handle.
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There is really nothing about the whole battle that isn’t hard to handle I think.
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oh my….my oldest son traveled this path a few years ago…so far all is good. May everything go well….
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Oh, what GREAT news, Lisa! 🙂 Happy to hear it went well and that there hasn’t been any side effects.
Your oncologist and medical facilities sound like such a blessing. And yes, humor is so important.
” Yes, it is their job, but when they choose to do it with positive attitudes, friendly smiles and encouraging words, we’re reminded how blessed we are during this journey.”
A-MEN!
I’m grateful for so many things. But if I had to choose just one, it would be that I’m thankful for all the love in my life. I am loved.
Have a great weekend, my friend!
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Praying for you and him, and for more cures.
The nurses are pretty/studly! You are right, they do have a great sense of humor.
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That’s some good news indeed. A positive attitude and sincere care takers make the journey much easier. Prayers from all of us too and thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop,
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