Hello again. Today has been a good day so far. Mark slept pretty late as he was just tired, but got up and had some breakfast. He seems to be doing a little better this week, so hopefully that's a sign that this chemo is helping. He has developed a pustular acne like rash across his nose and cheeks which is a common side effect of the Erbitux. I read one study which said that the patients who got the rash actually responded better to the drug, so we can hope that this is true.
Mark made it out for Colton's football game Saturday morning and it really did a number on him. It was cold and windy and he had a hard time with it. I think that those have been his only outings besides chemo and they are very hard on him, but he does it for the kids. Colton had a pretty good game, but his team lost. When we arrived home, we found a pizza delivery person in our driveway with a bunch of pizza and a surprise delivery from the Golson family just in time to watch the OU game. What a surprise. Thanks to the Golson family. That was so thoughtful!!!!
Matt, Angie, Jolene and Lauren left for Oklahoma City yesterday. It was nice having them here for a visit and we will miss them. We got up this morning and attended mass. Emily wasn't so sure about going to class, but decided to go and had a good time. We plan to have a restful afternoon with the family before gearing up for Monday again. Thanks to everyone for keeping Mark so lifted up in prayer. We appreciate all of the support. Remember the Pierce family as Bennie lost his battle to cancer this weekend at a young age of 13. He was diagnosed around the same time as Mark. God bless!!!!!
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Glad you enjoyed your tailgate!! I know the OU game was a bummer but I hope your family enjoyed watching the game anyway. Am glad Mark was able to get out for a bit.
Hope the rash is a good indication about the chemo Mark is getting. Keeping you uplifted in prayers!! :) Golsons
We are continuing to pray and stand in faith for Mark's healing. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do.
Keep up the fight, we continue to pray for a complete healing. Payton even reminded me last night that we forgot to pray for Emily's dad. Ok, I rushed the prayers last night and got called out. I'll do better tonight.
--DeWayne, Shelley, Parker-Kate and Payton
We are still praying for your strength and healing. Our prayers are with your entire family as they deal with the stresses that life sometimes brings to us.
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