Mom the day after

Mom the day after, originally uploaded by chanchanchepon.

I got a little smile out of mom the day after her chemotherapy. She's staying pretty upbeat through it all. It was pretty scary going in the first time, but we all made it through alright. Mom has the hard part. We've got it really easy.

I've been wanting to put this picture up for a while, but just haven't had time. It seems like I have been burning the candle at both ends with lots of irons in the fire and all of those other proverbial quotes about being busy.

But we're all hanging in there.

Thanks for all of the praying that is happening. I believe it is prayers of friends that God has used to sustain us.

Me and Mom

Me and Mom, originally uploaded by chanchanchepon.

Yesterday, I hung out with my family in Parkersburg. My mom started chemotherapy today, and fortunately, I have been able to do a good bit of work from down here. It has been good just being around. I think the pace of the past week caught up with me yesterday afternoon. I fell asleep on my parents couch in the afternoon, and probably had the first decent night of sleep I’ve had in over a month. I actually slept for eight hours too—I never do that! Mom’s chemo seems to be gong well. Right now, she is knitting as the drugs enter her chest to eliminate the invasive carcinoma that is trying to spread in her right breast. Emotionally, as a family we have been doing our share of weeping and laughing together. Spiritually, we are going to the source of our hope, Jesus. Mentally, we are staying sharp and hopeful. Mom’s doing really well physically too.

Any prayers you can lift up on her behalf would be appreciated!