Father,
In the name of Jesus please touch Irene’s body. Jesus, you took the stripes on your body for our physical benefit, Is. 53:5. By faith, we draw upon that grace for the complete healing of Irene’s body. Amen
You Are A Champion
Coach
Dearest loved ones,
I am praying for you this very moment. I am learning myself how to rejoice in the good as well as the bad. Sometimes I feel like the Lord is saying “Way to go”. Other times, I feel he is saying “tomorrow is a new day my child”. Each day is so different. We are rallying around you and know that God does hears each prayer.
The Eckhardt’s
Roller coasters are for amusements parks.
I am unsure how to communicate this recent development but I got a surprise call from Dr. Damon this morning while Irene was in dialysis. He informed me that Irene’s amyloid value (cappa light chain) is at 90 with an underlying ratio that is twice the norm.
Here is the history of Irene’s cappa light chain values:
June 2007
652 (stem cell transplant)
July 2007
78.5
October 2007
33.1
February 2008
56.7
March 2008
90
The telephone call from Dr. Damon was obviously disconcerting. The test results are from the blood draw taken the very day that Dr. Damon pronounced to us that Irene was in remission (see the update dated March 13, 2008). Dr. Damon is recommending another blood test in the next 30-45 days to see if there is a trending and/or pattern to the increased values. After the test results are learned appropriate mitigation measures will be discussed.
Irene’s tender response to this news was simply, “I guess the joy of remission was short-lived, but the Lord is faithful.”
Irene came home from dialysis very fatigued and rested/napped for the balance of the day.
Yes, roller coasters are for amusement parks. But the imagery clearly illustrates the swing of human emotions and one of the many challenges on Irene’s journey of faith.
Thanks for praying and caring.
Caminando con Fé
Dave
“Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” -Lamentations 3:22-23
