Radiation Treatment Continues
Last we wrote, Nathan was still in the hospital. He was released Wednesday afternoon, 9/21. Stem cells were harvested on Mon, Tues, Wed. – a five hour process each day. Close to 2 million cells were harvested. They wanted to try to get more Thurs and Fri but his platelet count was too low, so they have decided they have enough. Originally they wanted 3 million cells. Nathan is feeling really tired and weak. Friday, the radiation oncologist said the plan is for 4 more weeks of radiation - Monday through Friday - unless the plan changes. Pray for Nathan to have renewed strength, to rebuild platelets, and for the radiation to be effective on the brain tumor. The plan is to begin chemotherapy treatment sometime following the four-week radiation treatments. Thank you for your ongoing prayer support which enables us to face the journey ahead with God’s help and strength. Without God’s help and the support of family, friends and the church community the journey ahead would seem too overwhelming. May God bless you all,
Tim & Carol
Tim & Carol
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God's hand is steady and He steadies many hands that touch you in the care you receive. You bring an aroma of God's presence with you where ever you go. May you continue to shine for HIS Glory in all you do. A great radio station to listen to is KNWS 101.9 FM.
Dear Nathan,
There are SO MANY people out there who love you and your family. It is very humbling and touching to see the huge response to your upcoming fundraiser. Everyone wants to help and do whatever they can.
YOU ARE LOVED!
peace,
Susan and Dick
Nathan,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Your positive attitude and unwavering faith are touching people all over the country and continues to be an inspiration to us in Palmer Lake.
Take Care,
Marshall & Brynn Swartzendruber
Nathan and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for your strength to continue.
Eric, Kyungae, Nastassja, & Tasji
Hi, Nathan.
We prayed for you in church today at the Celebration Service at the United Methodist church. You are on EVERYONE'S prayer list. I hope you can feel the presence of God as you go through these times.
I am praying for you to regain strength, and for the procedures to work and wipe out this cancer!
I am thinking about you and praying for you every day. Sometimes, even at school, right in the middle of the music class I will pray for you and say, "this song is for Nathan! "
Be strong and hold on to God.
I am also praying for the rest of your family. Hold on to each other.
love, Linda Soukup
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