Friday

As it turns out, Marty does NOT have shingles. This is good news. He does have a rash, but not one that is identifiable. The nurses aren't too concerned at this time, and so we are not too concerned.

Today Marty got an injection which will promote the growth of white blood cells. This is a normal part of going through chemotherapy as these cells really decrease during the chemo treatment. 

Communication with Marty has been a challenge as of late -- involving a lot of lip reading and Marty writing things down for us to read. Recently, he's been able to talk in a soft whisper. One has to lean right by Marty to hear him, but this is making communication easier.

An occupational therapist coached Marty through a sponge bath which he did himself. It's nice to witness his strength and mobility increasing day by day as well as his ability to do more and more things for himself, albeit seemingly small things. We continue to walk this journey with Marty, and together we walk this journey with our LORD.

"For the Lord God is a sun and shield;

    the Lord bestows favor and honor;

no good thing does he withhold

    from those whose walk is blameless."

-- Psalm 84:11

Mike