One More Treatment!?!
What does it mean to have only one more scheduled treatment in the fight against rhabdomyosarcoma? I’m not sure yet, but I am excited at the possibility that I will be finished. And yet I hope I don’t write the word “finished” to prematurely as I don’t really know what is in store for the future. The truth is that I will probably never be finished with the fight as I will continuously be conscious of my health for the rest of my life. But, I can’t wait to be done with this horrible chemotherapy.
Having cancer and the treatment of it has left a scare in my mind that I imagine will never go away, not that I want it to either. This whole journey has taught me a lot and I am counting on that scar to forever remind me of everything I have been through and learned. An experience like this is not something that I want to let just slip away from me.
My week at camp as the camp pastor went well. I enjoyed it a lot. Perparing for two 20-minute sessions each day was a lot of work, but I really enjoyed being at camp with the campers and speaking. God was with us all last week at camp. And thanks for your prayers, because even though I was doing more than normal, which has contributed to me getting sick in the past, I remained healthy.
Right now I am in Kansas visiting Kendra. I found a ride down with a friend from church and took the last minute opportunity. I will be back in Iowa though for my treatment on Tuesday. Once again, I will appreciate it if you remember me in your prayers even though after receiving chemotherapy for 12 times it is now longer new. I still rely on God for strength after each treatment. Additionally, I will have exams in around three weeks (July 13th). As the exam date draws closer and the anxiety builds, I will really be able to use the support of my faith community. It would be awesome if everything was gone, but no matter what the results are, I most importantly need God’s supportive arms wrapped around me. God’s reassurance that everything is going to be all right has been amazing.
With Joy,
Nathan
Having cancer and the treatment of it has left a scare in my mind that I imagine will never go away, not that I want it to either. This whole journey has taught me a lot and I am counting on that scar to forever remind me of everything I have been through and learned. An experience like this is not something that I want to let just slip away from me.
My week at camp as the camp pastor went well. I enjoyed it a lot. Perparing for two 20-minute sessions each day was a lot of work, but I really enjoyed being at camp with the campers and speaking. God was with us all last week at camp. And thanks for your prayers, because even though I was doing more than normal, which has contributed to me getting sick in the past, I remained healthy.
Right now I am in Kansas visiting Kendra. I found a ride down with a friend from church and took the last minute opportunity. I will be back in Iowa though for my treatment on Tuesday. Once again, I will appreciate it if you remember me in your prayers even though after receiving chemotherapy for 12 times it is now longer new. I still rely on God for strength after each treatment. Additionally, I will have exams in around three weeks (July 13th). As the exam date draws closer and the anxiety builds, I will really be able to use the support of my faith community. It would be awesome if everything was gone, but no matter what the results are, I most importantly need God’s supportive arms wrapped around me. God’s reassurance that everything is going to be all right has been amazing.
With Joy,
Nathan
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