UPDATE THIS MORNING: From Steven
Final radiation had to be postponed until at least tomorrow due to some early morning vomit. Not a big deal, just a delay, our life is full of them these days.
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And so it goes…The timing of the patient’s vomiting seems to be a significant consideration in treatment. To date Blake’s sessions of getting sick have been prior to midnight and therefore the radiation went on as scheduled. Since Blake got sick this morning, they are rescheduling today’s appointment to tomorrow.
We are thankful that the medical team is careful to put the patient ahead of the calendar. We will hold onto the bell for another day....the ringing will be all the more joyous, the victory all the more grand…the battle belongs to the Lord and this reschedule does not catch Him by surprise.
So though there is not a radiation appointment today, Blake will be going to Nationwide to have his chemo port cleaned and cared for. The doctors were intending to take care of changing the port following his radiation today while he was still sedate. Blake doesn’t much care for the procedure, and having watched the process, I can’t say that I much blame him for not liking it.
From where I stand I can see one shining star with this delay: Lilly is heading up to Columbus today for a pre-planned visit…so now Mamaw has the opportunity to ring her bell in Columbus, standing in the hallway, cheering Blake on as he stands on tiptoe to ring the bell….and in that moment, it’s reason enough for this day delay.
Thank you for your continued prayer for Blake through the treatments, tests, pokes, discomfort and pain. We rest in the assurance that this delay in treatment will bring a better day tomorrow for the ringing of the bell that will signal the end of this round....so tomorrow we ring!
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