Well, Brad a few good days--we even took a little walk around our neighborhood with the girls.
But this past week has been pretty hard. Brad is as weak as a kitten and spent a couple days not keeping food down. He also hasn't been sleeping much due to the fevers and night sweats.
This past week, Dr. Shih took more blood to culture (just to make sure again that the fevers aren't caused from some type of infection).
We also are starting radiation--hoping to shrink the tumor a little to ease Brad's symptoms. He had his second treatment today. It will be daily for a few weeks.
We're not sure about the oral chemo yet--it's only been on board almost a week. We were able to get some Phenergan yesterday evening and it has really helped. No barfing since then! Now if he could just get some solid shut-eye, please pray for that!
A praise--no one in this house is sick.
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We'll be praying for sleep and keeping your food down! We love you, Brad!
Randy et Jan
Brad, Patty, Kerry & Colleen,
I believe in the power of prayer!
Hope the treatments bring relief quickly.
Love and prayers to you all!
Stefanie
Brad and Patti,
I completely understand using a blog. I know it can be taxing to repeat the same information over and over. I appreciate knowing what's going on though so I can pray specifically for your needs. I pray for you, Brad, that you will be able to eat and hold it down and get the rest you need. Patti, I pray for strength so you can take care of yourself, the girls and Brad. I love you guys so much! God is the Great Physician and our Comforter. Please know that you may call anytime at 218-1815.
In His hands alone,
Mike & Shelby
I'll pass the info on to the Ellis folks. We are all praying for you! Sure do miss you at EMS.
God bless...
Jerry
Brad, Patty, Kerry and Colleen,
You've all been in our prayers since the news made it to H.B. Williams. I think the Blog is a wonderful answer. You are making intelligent decisions to help make things run smoother for your family. I love the line..."bring on the chemo"...Alan and I are praying that it will quickly relieve some of those symptoms.
Sincerely,
Joeli Humphries
Keitzmans,
The blog is a great idea. May the treatments bring you more good days ahead. You are all in my prayers.
Love and prayers,
Cheryle Scudder
Patti and Brad: I think the Blog is a GREAT idea, and it keeps you all from having to repeat yourselves over and over again. I know how that is, and it's hard.
We will be praying for you all, and specifically for Brad to be able to get some good sleep and to be able to keep food inside.
Please let me know if there are ways I can help, Patti. I'm available to help out.
Jim Serpa and Family
Thanks for setting this up. Hopefully it will leave you more time to enjoy each other instead of dealing with us(its just that we all care so much). We will keep you in our prayers always.
Jim
Our request to the Father is that you will have eyes of faith to acknowledge and be blessed by His presence throughout this 'journey'.
You have been with us these past 15 years we count it a privilege to stand with you now...
Dear Brad and Patti and girls,
Elaine and Dave just forwarded your blog to us--the blog is a great idea. We are so sad and also shocked to think of all you are going through and want to assure you of our love and prayers. What would we ever do without the Lord in our lives and the knowledge that He will carry all of you through this deep trial?!
With our love,
Dan and Louise
Brad, Kristen Carpenter from HB Williams just called and told me what was going on. That's a horrible thing to happen and I wish you guys the best. May God give you strength.
-matt price
Brad,
Ambrotose - is something Fran might have suggested for you. Check the web for info.
I'll bring the Ambrotose when Denny & I set up the dvd camera.
Also, peppermint tea should help stop the vomiting.
Praying for you. Karen & Denny
Thank YOU for setting this blog up to keep us in the loop (as if you don't have enough going on!). We love you guys and we think of you (but pray way more) daily (as I'm sure many, many others do). With love, Sarah Over
Have a good week, Brad. XOXO Randy et Jan
We're praying for a great week for you Brad!
Brad and Patti, Jeff and I are keeping you all in our prayers. It's good to read up on how you are all doing so we'll be checking back regularly. We pray that the Lord ease your pain Brad so you can rest and regain strength. Patti, we pray the Lord gives you the strength you need to take care of Brad and the girls. God bless you all!
Jennifer & Jeff Johnson
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