Thursday, January 20, 2011

BOOSTER JETS

As for Steve's series of tests that he had Tuesday at MD Anderson in Houston, blood work, chest x-rays, CT scan and full cardio workup, the oncologists, his nurse practitioner and his oncology nurse were almost giddy they were all so elated and almost ecstatic over the test results.

There still is no evidence of any more cancer anyplace. Also, the radiologist's report said that the blood clot in Steve's lung has COMPLETELY RESOLVED. Praise God!

The nurse, who Steve saw first yesterday, kept remarking that lots of their 30 year old patients do not endure the strong, strong chemo as well as Steve did. And she said that lots of them do not have good results. She was all smiles and laughs and praises for Steve.

Kavin, the nurse practitioner, came in all smiles, too, and told Steve that he sure looks great for having the extremely strong chemo for so long. He said, "Put some hair on your head and nobody could tell that you've had all that chemo." Then he read all the results of the tests to us, rejoicing with every positive result. He was particularly pleased that the blood clot has "completely resolved" like the report said. He said they didn't expect that quick and that good a result.

Dr. Ludwig came in almost skipping, telling Steve with a big grin, "Now, let's see, you're 55; aren't you?" Then he said, "We didn't expect that chemo to work that good on a man your age. " Steve told him the number is 74 and the doc said he really knew that, but it's hard to believe it. Then he reiterated that 30 year old people don't tolerate the strong chemo as well as Steve did, nor do they get such fast results. He had told us before, at another appointment, that even children, who heal quickly from any wound, always have to have a year of chemo for the same rhabdomyosarcoma. The doctor kept calling Steve "amazing" and smiling and laughing. He told us that the reports were the bright spot of his day, week and month, because they don't hear miraculous results that often.

We all know why Steve was able to endure the chemo and get such great results. It's God's intervention in the situation, His powerful and wonderful anointing on the meds, the doctors and on Steve.

It was also God's wisdom that was given to the Muskogee doctors to remove all the numerous visible tumors when they operated, leaving only some small tumors and invisible ones. Without their wisdom, he would have had a harder time with the chemo. Don't get me wrong it has been tough on him, but there has certainly been an extra supernatural dose of strength for him.

Also, all of your prayers, the communion of the saints, multiplied mightily in sending God's special anointing on the chemical cocktail so that it had speedy results. Of course it would, with God's power in it and behind it God's power was the Booster Jet that allowed His revelation of just the right chemical combo to do its work.

The Booster Jet was the key to the good results, and that was from your fervent prayers. You know that "fervent" in the scripture that says, "The fervent prayers of a righteous man avails much," means in the Greek "explosive fire power." So that was the reason for the dramatic results that left the doctors giddy and excited.

The same Booster Jet also was behind the speedy results of the blood thinner shots. The doctor originally said that Steve might have to be on the shots for a year. They don't know about God's Booster Jets. They were amazed at the fast results.
They want Steve to continue with the shots at least until the next appointment, which will be in April, just to prevent any more clots . No problem for him.

That's the thrilling report Steve got yesterday in Houston. It was a thrill to hear the great report, but it was also a thrill to see the doctors excited about Steve's results. We know that they don't see that dramatic results very often, like they all said. They have a tough job, dealing with all people who are in the beginning, middle and end of devastating illnesses. Knowing that they gave the right prognosis and treatment in just one case gives them the impetus to continue with their jobs of ministering to the ill people in body, mind and spirit. I bless them in their difficult jobs.

We'll never be able thank all of you for your Booster Jet prayers. Their work in the situation will continue through the rest of the three month checkups in Houston, which will last two years, then six month checkups and then yearly checkups. That's comforting, to know that he will be monitored for the rest of his life and then if anything were to happen, they know the cure for it.

We can rest in God's miracles and also the wisdom and insight He has given to the doctors, who are extensions of His loving help.

Bless you, bless you for your part in the miracles. For your prayers in the matter, we are eternally grateful.

As for Steve's series of tests that he had Tuesday at MD Anderson in Houston, blood work, chest x-rays, CT scan and full cardio workup, the oncologists, his nurse practitioner and his oncology nurse were almost giddy they were all so elated and almost ecstatic over the test results.
There still is no evidence of any more cancer anyplace. Also, the radiologist's report said that the blood clot in Steve's lung has COMPLETELY RESOLVED. Praise God!
The nurse, who Steve saw first yesterday, kept remarking that lots of their 30 year old patients do not endure the strong, strong chemo as well as Steve did. And she said that lots of them do not have good results. She was all smiles and laughs and praises for Steve.
Kavin, the nurse practitioner, came in all smiles, too, and told Steve that he sure looks great for having the extremely strong chemo for so long. He said, "Put some hair on your head and nobody could tell that you've had all that chemo." Then he read all the results of the tests to us, rejoicing with every positive result. He was particularly pleased that the blood clot has "completely resolved" like the report said. He said they didn't expect that quick and that good a result.
Dr. Ludwig came in almost skipping, telling Steve with a big grin, "Now, let's see, you're 55; aren't you?" Then he said, "We didn't expect that chemo to work that good on a man your age. " Steve told him the number is 74 and the doc said he really knew that, but it's hard to believe it. Then he reiterated that 30 year old people don't tolerate the strong chemo as well as Steve did, nor do they get such fast results. He had told us before that even children, who heal quickly from any wound, always have to have a year of chemo for the same rhabdomyosarcoma.
The doctor kept calling Steve "amazing" and smiling and laughing. He told us that the reports were the bright spot of his day, week and month, because they don't hear miraculous results that often.
We all know why Steve was able to endure the chemo and get such great results. It's God's intervention in the situation, His powerful and wonderful anointing on the meds, the doctors and on Steve. It was also God's wisdom that was given to the Muskogee doctors to remove all the numerous visible tumors when they operated, leaving only some small tumors and invisible ones. Without their wisdom, he would have had a harder time with the chemo. Don't get me wrong it has been tough on him, but there has certainly been an extra supernatural dose of strength for him.
Also, all of your prayers, the communion of the saints, multiplied mightily in sending God's special anointing on the chemical cocktail so that it had speedy results. Of course it would, with God's power in it and behind it God's power was the Booster Jet that allowed His revelation of just the right chemical combo to do its work. The Booster Jet was the key to the good results, and that was from your fervent prayers.
You know that "fervent" in the scripture that says, "The fervent prayers of a righteous man avails much," means in the Greek "explosive fire power." So that was the reason for the dramatic results that left the doctors giddy and excited.
The same Booster Jet also was behind the speedy results of the blood thinner shots. The doctor originally said that Steve might have to be on the shots for a year. They don't know about God's Booster Jets. They were amazed at the fast results. They want Steve to continue with the shots at least until the next appointment, which will be in April, just to prevent any more clots . No problem for him.
That's the thrilling report Steve got yesterday in Houston. It was a thrill to hear the great report, but it was also a thrill to see the doctors excited about Steve's results. We know that they don't see that dramatic results very often, like they all said. They have a tough job, dealing with all people who are in the beginning, middle and end of devastating illnesses. Knowing that they gave the right prognosis and treatment in just one case gives them the impetus to continue with their jobs of ministering to the ill people in body, mind and spirit. I bless them in their difficult jobs.
We'll never be able thank all of you for your Booster Jet prayers. Their work in the situation will continue through the rest of the three month checkups in Houston, which will last two years, then six month checkups and then yearly checkups. That's comforting, to know that he will be monitored for the rest of his life and then if anything were to happen, they know the cure for it.
We can rest in God's miracles and also the wisdom and insight He has given to the doctors, who are extensions of His loving help.
Bless you, bless you for your part in the miracles. We are eternally grateful.
Love,