ABERRATION defined:

“…a deviation or departure from what is normal or desirable”

UCSF called today with a terrific update…the “Light Chain” blood test strongly indicates that the AMYLOID remains in remission…!!!

By the numbers:

Kappa: 35.8
Lambda: 31.2
Ratio: 1.5

Jennifer Knoche, Doctor Damon’s Oncology nurse, called last month’s test an aberration…and for that, we rejoice…!!!

Yesterday Irene was praying and reading Lamentations 3:55-59:

I called on your name, O Lord,
from the depths of the pit.
You heard my plea: “Do not close your ears
to my cry for relief.”
You came near when I called you,
and you said, “Do not fear.”
O Lord, you took up my case;
you redeemed my life.
You have seen, O Lord, the wrong done to me.
Uphold my cause!

Can you imagine what life would be like if God wasn’t there for us…?  To whom would we turn? To whom would our cry of desperation fall upon that would respond to us in our darkest hour?

Yes, AMYLOID is an aberration…but our God is an awesome God.  He hears and responds to the intercessory prayer of His people.

THANK YOU for being among the throng of prayer warriors who faithfully petition the One who loves us and gave his life for us.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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A flowery and pleasant aroma ….!!!

This morning we took the quick drive to UCSF so that Irene could have her blood drawn for the AMYLOID test.  We hope to get the results next week.

This afternoon a beautiful flower bouquet arrived at the house …. courtesy of Todd and Deborah Ross.  Todd is on staff at Azusa Pacific University.  His bride, Deborah, has been battling brain cancer.  Deborah’s countenance has been amazing …. as mentioned in a previous update.  Her JOYFUL spirit was an inspiration to JoAnna and me when we recently broke bread.  The note from Todd and Deborah accompanying the flowers expressed prayer support for Irene on her journey of faith.

Thanks for caring,

Dave

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Thanks for checking in…!!!

Irene had a good weekend.  The nausea remained at a low roar (about a 2-3 on a scale of 1-10).  She mosied to the mall and worked in the yard…the weather was FANTASTIC…!!!

This coming Tuesday (October 6) we venture to UCSF for Irene’s AMYLOID blood test…and hope to obtain results the following week.  At that time we’ll learn the direction of the AMYLOID…whether it remains in remission, has relapsed, or is in retreat.

Stay tuned…and thanks for caring,
Dave

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