Monday, August 31, 2009

Still here....

Yes, we are still in the hospital. Danny is having a tough time. The nausea and the vomiting will just not let up. Yesterday was a very long and difficult day. Danny was sick almost all day. He tried to eat an ice chip or two a couple of times and this brought on a violent vomiting attack.

They did place the patch late yesterday afternoon and it seems to have helped a little. He has not had any water, ice, or food hit his lips today. He has lost about 33 pounds since he started chemo 4 weeks ago. The doctors are very concerned. They do not want anything to get in the way of his treatments. So they are going to try feeding him through his IV what they are calling TPN, I think. It is basically 3000 calories of nutrition. Unless something changes we will probably come home having to feed him through his IV & may have to do that for the remainder of the time he is having treatment, we just dont know.

The doctor had some other tests run today on his gall bladder. Just to rule out the fact that something else could be affecting him other than the chemo. We have not heard any official results yet.

Danny is really becoming very tired and weak. We know that we are almost 1/2 way through with his treatment but as sick as he has been it makes for a long day... the hours just creep by. Please join us in praying that he will soon have some relief. We know that the treatments are a necessary evil and he wants to fight the cancer but sometimes I think that gets blurred in the midst of the storm fighting the vomiting.

The nurses have been great and have really taken great care of him. We are very fortunate to have the doctors and nurses we have had... what an incredible blessing!

A friend and I were talking today and he said sometimes we wonder why tough things happen to good people... we never get an answer to that question. I am not asking the Lord "why" I am asking Him "what". What is it Lord that you want us to learn from all of this... what is it you want us to do... what are we going to do about our situation... what is it you would have us do when we get through all of this, when the outcome has been determined and we are on to our next phase? We know that He works ALL things together for GOOD to those who love Him. We trust Him... Our desire is to praise the Lord during the fight and give Him the glory for our victory!

Please pray for my sister, Christy and her husband, Sonny. They have been such life savers to me and my kids. She has stepped in and taken on the responsibility of my children and caring for them everyday. If she thought her life was wild before adding my two children has definitely mixed things up a bit. The sacrifices Christy and Sonny have made on behalf of my family are truly priceless. I am sure when we were yelling at each other and throwing punches 25 years ago we never dreamed we would actually love and care for each other. I sure am glad she grew up and decided to act right! :) Just kidding... she is a such a special person in my life, I dont know what I would do without her!

Thanks to everyone for being our support... so many acts of kindness that have meant so much to our family!

8 comments:

  1. Still thinking of you and Danny and your family everyday. We are all praying for you guys. I am so sorry that it isn't getting any easier but you are trully an inspiration in your faith. Please let us know if there is anyting else we can do to help out.

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  2. know that you and your family are being lifted up in prayer. love to you all!!!

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  3. REGINA I HAVE BEEN KEEPING UP WITH THIS JOURNEY SINCE TROY NIXON CAME HOME AND WAS TELLING ME THAT DANNY WAS DX WITH CANCER. THE FRIST THING THAT CROSSED MY MIND IS WHY, WHY IS THE LORD GIVING THIS TO DANNY? WHY DO THIS TO A FAMILY WHO ARE SO MUCH IN LOVE AND ONE OF THE SWEETEST FAMILY'S I KNOW. BUT AS I READ EVERYDAY ABOUT DANNY AND HIS FAMILYS JOURNEY, THE MORE I WANT TO BE LIKE YOU REGINA. I WANT TO BE THAT VERY STRONGE WIFE AND BACK BONE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH THIS WHOLE JOURNEY SO FAR.. REGINA YOU TRUELY ARE A GIFT FROM GOD, U ARE NOTHING BUT AMAZING AND I WANT TO BE THAT STRONG AND READY WIFE/MOTHER THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AND CONTINUE TO BE THROUGH TAKING CARE OF YOUR HUSBAND AND FAMILY!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT ROAD OUR LORD HAS IN STORE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NEXT, BUT HE WAS JUST MAKING SURE YOU WERE PERPARED AND WELL WE ALL KNOW THAT YOU ARE THE ROCK!! JUST KNOW THAT TROY AND I ARE PRAYING FOR YOU, FAMILY AND DANNY EVERYDAY. I LOVE YOU GURL AND GOD JUST CONTINUES TO KEEP BLESSING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.. WHEN DANNY GETS BETTER, TROY AND I WANT TO TALK YA'LL OUT FOR DINNER SOME WHERE ANY WHERE YA'LL WOULD LIKE.. WE ARE SERVING A GOD THAT IS GOOD ALL DAY AND EVERY DAY. AMEN, AMEN AND AMEN..

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  4. Hi Danny and Regina,
    I am sooo sorry Danny is having a rough second round. I was sure the Drs. had the right formula. Sorry I haven't posted in a while we've been off-line. Lighting ran in on the modem.
    I know there's nothing we can say to make the sickness stop but please know we are out here and our hearts are very heavy. We continue to intercede on Danny's behalf. God is good...and He will use this I'm sure. "God is in control. He is sovereign ... even in our pain, even in our troubles. Through it all, his love is transforming us, perfecting us, completing us."
    We love you!!

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  5. I totally agree with James(should I be worried?!)Anyway, just know that you are constantly being lifted up in prayer, and that this time will end at some point. You are stronger than you believe you are, and this is only working your faith to a greater endurance than you would have ever imagined. Love you!

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  6. Regina,
    I agree that your sister is a very special lady. Our prayers are with your family as Danny fights the relentless effects of his chemo. Stronger days are certain to be ahead - you just don't know when. I check with Christy everyday at work about Danny's progress. We rejoice with any news of improvement. Take care of yourself.
    Nancy St. Onge

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  7. Lifting in prayer.....today, God brought to mind, a song that Danny sang years ago, "Somebody's Prayin'". He did an awesome job....so today, I sing it back to him!
    Love Yall!

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  8. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and praying God will give you some relief and allow you to get through this CHEMO and be healthy again. My love and prayers go out to you and your family and may God Bless each of you. Love, Jamie MABE Fitzsimmons

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