Cycle Five - Day Four

With day four behind us, we are gratefully looking to day five and the completion of cycle five. 

After a rocky night one and day two, Amanda seems to have improved this weekend as far as how she is feeling.  It is good to see her actually getting out of bed and spending a little time outside enjoying the beautiful weather this afternoon.  With her chemo medication already taken and her tucked in bed, it is a good feeling to know that she is down to one more dose for this cycle.

The gift incentive has proven to be a positive motivator and I wish I had thought of it sooner.  Although, I have a feeling that coming up with gift ideas may be challenging considering we have 7 more cycles to go!  Oh my!  It's worth it because it makes the entire situation take on a different feeling.  Excitement and anticipation are very strong feelings and overpower the feelings of apprehension and fear.  Tonight she was a champ and took the pills in record time.  We have experienced some incidences where taking medication has drawn out over a thirty minute period, so taking medication in under five minutes is always a huge success in my book! 
 
Oh, what amazing lessons our family is learning through these various situations.  This past week in particular, I have had the awesome privilege of hearing Amanda pray out loud for courage or strength to get through something she is struggling with.  That is such a special and sweet experience.  While there is so much I don't understand, the one thing I am sure of is that we serve a mighty God that loves us.  Our family has so much to be thankful for.

Job 37:5-6
God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways;
    he does great things beyond our understanding.
He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’
    and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’