Well, it's Monday, and you wouldn't believe where we are...yeah, you guessed it--San Antonio. This is day 15 of my second cycle on LDE225. I have taken the drug for 43 days, and so far I have tolerated it well. Thus far everyone who has taken it seems to be handling it OK (it is still very early), so they are getting ready to double the dosage to the next several patients. The verdict is still out as to how effectively it is dealing with cancer.
There is not much news to pass on, which is, in and of itself, good news. Although "status quo" takes a hit most of the time, in this case, it's good. We'll take it. We are looking forward to slowing down just a bit, Lord willing, in a few weeks. God's timing in the past seven weeks could not have been better for this part of the journey, as our weekly trips hit just as Helen's summer break arrived. We continue to trust Him with the details of our lives. He really knows what He's doing.
We went to our nephew's wedding in Comanche Saturday before visiting Tom and Mollie in Austin and then heading here. Weddings are so much fun! Almost everyone from Helen's side of the family was there. We all get along so well, so we had a nice time. Stefani caught the bridal bouquet, so we will get announcements out to you all soon. :)
Helen's family will be busy in the next couple of weeks. Her mother is having surgery this week, and her sister Diane and her niece Angela both have operations scheduled for next week. Please pray for them.
We missed being at church yesterday. It just ain't right when we ain't able to go. We appreciate so much everyone who has filled in for us when we have missed.
Tomorrow should be quick and painless at the clinic. Well, at least painless. They are so busy, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you think about it, it's sad when you see so many who are suffering from cancer. But it is also good that there is a wonderful place for them to go for help like CTRC.
As I finish this post, it is beginning to look like it might rain. I think I'll go outside and watch it.
Thanks for checking in. We love you all.
Kenny and Helen
7 comments:
Thanks for 'splainin where you were on Sunday...I felt so out of the loop not knowing! Can't believe you've been on this new treatment for 43 days already...seems to have gone by really fast...for me anyway, but I haven't been to SA like a gazillion times! Always praying...
It was so wonderful to see you and most of the family at the wedding this past weekend. Thanks for the update and I hope you continue to have a good week. Love y'all lots,
Melissa
P.S. I'll be checking my mail for Stef's wedding invitation =D
We were wondering where you two were on Sunday. I always look for y'all and miss you when you aren't there.
It's nice that you could go to the wedding on your way to San Antonio. And getting to see a lot of your family was a good thing, too.
I guess you are home by now. Have a really good week.
We love you and are praying.
Lloyd & Virginia
Hello to you both from New Zealand. Good to hear that things are still going well for you with this drug. I do pray it will continue that way for you especially once the dosage doubles.
How nice you got to go to the family wedding - yes, they are fun.
Take care.
Love, Jeanette and Hector
hey, i'm sorry to hear about your mom, helen. i'll call later to get info on what's going on in your family...makes me feel bad for not knowing. i'll pray for diane, angela and your mom.
well, maybe it's going to rain today. always happens when i'm at work. love u both, debi
Thanks for keeping us updated.
Still loving and praying
Les and Lou
Thanks for sharing!
Never seems too long!
We love the up dates.
Stay Strong! Ephesians 6:10
Bro. Ken & Elesha
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