It seems like we keep asking for prayers or thanking you for praying! The doctor gave us a good analogy, though; this is not a sprint-it's a marathon! So continued prayers are necessary for Gary's continued recovery and healing.
Gary went on Monday for chemotherapy but was not able to take it. The nurses found the cause for Gary's lack of energy and apetite. They discovered that Gary's body is not creating enough oxygen. His oxygenation level was not high enough to sustain his daily activities. This is what caused him to sleep so much and not eat. So Gary is now on oxygen for the time being to boost his oxygen levels.
This can be a side effect of the chemo, and it was exacerbated because he only has one lung. So some decisions will need to be made as to whether continuing chemotherapy is a good idea. Please pray for wisdom and strength for Gary and Hope during this time. They see the doctor within the week to discuss options for treatment.
One good thing has come about due to this side effect: Gary had another CT scan. And as far as we can tell, there is NO cancer in his body! We praise God He has kept the disease at bay; we pray God chooses to keep cancer from ever entering his body again.
We know God still plans for Gary to continue his "Kingdom work". Gary fully relies on passages like Acts 20:24:
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
Gary and his family don't feel his task is complete! He has asked God, as Hezekiah did, for more years. So pray God brings about perfect healing so he may finish the race set before him and he can say after the years God has granted:
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