Ice Storm!

This is what we woke up to this morning in Fort Wayne! School was cancelled and many in our area are without power. We thanked God more than once today that we did not lose our power. The part of the hospital that houses the medical offices was without power, but, of course, the oncology unit was fine. They did, however, lose cable TV in all the rooms which made for a long boring day for Jim when he doesn't feel well. Visitors and phone calls are always welcome!

Jim is doing as well as can be expected. He generally feels lousy - what he called "chemo achiness." He has developed an itchy rash which he also had the last time he received chemo. Nausea has been well controlled with medication. We are pleased to report that overall he seems to be tolerating the chemotherapy better this time around. Today was the first day he asked for morphine which seemed to help. We are looking forward to this week coming to an end and are eager to have Jim home again with us on Sunday. There always seems to be an underlying stress when Jim is in the hospital. It makes for a long, hard, exhausting week. I thought of this verse again today, Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28.