Mark's port was successfully put in last week, so he will never have to suffer the poking and probing of his veins again. Then on Friday his IV with Avastin went well. It took 2 hours and will be repeated every 14 days. He will see an oncologist every two weeks before the IV. I was referred to a service there at Grand View Hospital in which a nurse practitioner is assigned to a patient to monitor progress and potential problems between doctor visits. Today Chris Hanson came to our home, did an assessment, and has another appointment with us here in a week. Meanwhile she will have a raised toilet seat and a wheelchair delivered for times when Mark needs assistance. His size makes it difficult for me to handle (sometimes) when he wants to get up or down. We are very pleased with Chris, the NP, and thank Laurel Landis for referring us to her.
Family is so important to us. Jeff was here yesterday and tomorrow my brother and sister-in-law (Mike & Mary Lou) will come for 2 1/2 days. On Saturday Wesley and Viola, our grandchildren, will come with Beth for a visit. Mark may doze off for a while, but that's okay. Kris "Skypes" daily from Thailand. It's almost like she is here too. Most of all we know that God is here with us.
Here's a promise from Isaiah 41:10 that Robin wrote out for us:
Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.