Wow, it's been quite a while since we posted, looks like I had just finished round 3; I'm now sitting finishing up round 4 :)
Fighting cancer...
One thing I have been thinking about lately is when people say or mention 'fighting' cancer... I don't know if it has been my down mood lately with many negative things in my mind and life or what; but I don't feel as though I'm 'fighting' anything. It seems more of a wait and watch, not much else to do, eat right, some exercise; but other than that it's waiting until the next Dr event... Maybe a blood test, maybe a CT scan, but no fighting. Maybe an argument with the wife or our 14 year old ( I can get 'on his case' easily, but I truly love him to death and just want him to become a strong, hard working, moral christian man.). Still no fighting this 'cancer' thing. We may have to make choices in treatment in the future, but it still doesn't seem like fighting. We continue to pray and praise every positive, not get too depressed if we hear negative news...
I'd be curious to hear from those of you who have had cancer of your own or had relatives on your thoughts on 'fighting' cancer...
Prognosis and looking ahead...
So, I am literally sitting with an IV in my arm getting my last bit of Chemo for Round 4 and here's what's up next. On Mar 30th I will go and have another CT scan, ears to toes and see how the chemo so far has improved or maintained the cancers. If most of the cancer remains stable but not reduced we will have to look at some different chemo and treatments to make them reduce or otherwise get some effects. My Dr. has also stated we won't go past 6 cycles of the current chemo, so we'll see what happens on Mar 30. Monday Apr 2nd is supposed to be the beginning of Round 5 and based on CT results I may see changes in the chemicals, or even some other treatments ( not ever sure what else...).
Maria is headed to our church women's retreat next week, and we were able to have my mother come down from Toledo while she is gone, it's been some time since we've had her visit Charlotte so pray for sunny weather! Also we're counting on the Dr's to let us head out to the Grand canyon later this summer with the kids for a long vacation and much needed family time!
Credit where credit is due...
I want to take a moment and mention how lucky I am to have my wife Maria... It amazes me daily that she is there for everything I might need, and with offers for things I don't think i do. Many times she has to put up with moodiness, grumpiness or just plain 'don't touch me' times; and is still always there if I need a hug. Many times I don't give her thanks, praise or even a comment on how she looks ( new outfit, hair, etc...) and I know I can do better recognizing her needs...it's very easy for me to think that I'm the only one who has to deal with the effects of cancer; it affects the whole family. I just want everyone to know what a wonderful wife and companion I have and how lucky I am! I love you Maria!
-Gavin 'tryin to be better about frequent blog posts' Sharpe
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Fight?
Yes you are!
I 've thought of it as fighting with the full armour of God.
Don't let Satan make you feel like a loser, you are a winner in Christ.
Yes, that means you still have to DO something in the battle. Prayer, being the most important activity, and faith and service & praise. All these things you are doing daily..... it's so much of who you are that you don't even think of it as fighting.
So as for your fight; keep on keeping on.
We will continue to pray with you!
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