week #2 update

we had a successful trip this week, a long flight, but a short treatment. i guess there is always a trade off. last week it was a short, amazing plane ride and a really long treatment. this week it was the opposite! week 3 is looking like it will be great, with a direct and short flight, and a short treatment. that would be ideal.

when i talk about the treatments being shorter, it is because they are giving him a smaller amount of drug now. the first treatment he got the largest dose (400) and now he will get the same dose each time- 250. this means that the immediate side effects will be less, which is great. the long term side effect of the rash and acne like bumps have come on strong. this is very uncomfortable for james and has actually made it harder to sleep. we bought a lot of creams and ointments yesterday when we returned, to help with the redness and itching. he has also been given some prescriptions for the itching and redness which we hope will help over time. this will be the hardest part of the treatment to endure. being uncomfortable all the time is very tiring and doesn't seem like it is worth it. i have to keep reminding him that if 8 weeks of uncomfort will add years to his life, it is worth it. please continue to pray about this for him.

and for me, i have felt the call to be 'super mom through the super natural power of Christ.' this means using every minute i have in the best way possible. i know i need to be on the ball, spending time with the kids and taking care of james, keeping up with e-mails and our schedule, booking flights and accomplishing photography work. please pray for me, that this will be possible through the power of the Spirit.

now for the details:
i added a few things on the care calendar, for mondays. so many of you have already signed up to help and i can't believe how fast it happened. thank you so much.
i will have a detailed schedule for each person who is taking a 'shift'. if you have questions, please ask. i've tried to think of everything, but i know something is missing.

we'll be leaving again monday for treatment #3 and will let you know how specifically to pray.

blessings to you!

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