Monday, August 13, 2012

One Day at a Time

Marty is almost done this round of chemotherapy. One more dosage has to be administered early Tuesday morning. The next round of chemotherapy is several weeks away -- exact time to be determined.

This afternoon, for the first time since last Wednesday, Marty opened his eyes. He looked to where voices were coming from for several minutes. This happened again several times as the day progressed.  Erica saw him in the evening and he had his eyes open for about 5 minutes.  She also asked Marty that if he could hear her to blink once and he did. While this was exciting for us to witness and though we want to be hopeful we are not sure what Marty sensed from his perspective. Regardless, it was nice to see his eyes again and to witness him responding by squeezing our hands when asked to do so!

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."  -- I Peter 5:6,7

Mike & Amanda

9 comments:

  1. Oh what blessings!!!! To be able to communicate again and know that he is coherent! Praise God :)

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  2. We continue to pray daily for all of you. Uncle Jake & Aunt Rita

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  3. We pray that God will provide the necessary strength and to Marty, to Erica, to the children, to the family, and to the medical staff. May we all be comforted and strengthened in Him. It's wonderful that you include the Bible passages in your posts. May God continue to bless the treatments Marty is receiving.

    Arthur and Betsy

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  4. Our prayers continue to go up for you all.

    Arie & Tamara den Hollander and kids

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  5. What wonderful news to have some change, truly a blessing. We continue to hold all of you in our prayers, and that the Lord continues to give you all comfort. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you always. God bless.
    Joop & Carolyn

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  6. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. continue to pray for you and your family. Garret and Nicoline

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  7. We continue to life you all in our prayers, knowing that our Heavenly Father is the Great Physician; the One who works all things for His good and the good of those who love Him. May you find comfort in that knowledge and strength in His love for each day.

    Rod & Jess DeWit

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  8. Praying for strength on the road that lies ahead.

    Henry and Brandi

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