UPDATE!

Jill and I had a quiet but very nice Thanksgiving at home.  Her brother went to be with family, but brought back leftovers. The last treatment Jill had was 6 of 12.  1/2 way there.  The Neuropathy (tingling hands and feet) not as intense after this last treatment, but the symptoms are lasting longer.  The worst symptom after the last 2 treatments was pain in the stomach from the chemo drugs.   All the medicine in the world and this past Sunday we tried Peppermint tea. Settled her stomach completely and she started feeling hungry and eating much better. Peppermint?  Prayer?  Prayers that caused wisdom to try Peppermint?  GIving Him the glory.  Considering Jill was down another 2 pounds, this is good news.  Even the doctor could see that this last round beat her up pretty good.  Jill is weary of the constant down time and asks frequently if she can stop doing the chemo.  Continued prayers are much appreciated.  Blessings to you and all out there who are continuing to ask how she is, send cards and pray.

September 28, 2015 

Last Monday was the 1st round of chemo. 

 "We" certainly had our good days and bad. We have learned that being nauseous all day, but keeping food down is what's known as a good day. Praise God, over the last 4 days - each day is better. 

Blood sugar levels are out of whack. Prayers for a diet that contains food Jill likes, high in protein, low in sugars that will help her put weight on. 

Sound impossible? Not for the God I serve. (Jill's dad)

Tim, Jill's dad writes on September 18th: Jill had her surgery today to have the port put in. The surgery went well. Rough day for her. Having some pain and got very nauseous this afternoon. Legitimately - complained about being stuck again. Doing better this evening.

Today is the first day Jill felt comfortable walking in the house without using the walker.  

She had her appointment with the oncologist on Monday.  She is scheduled for surgery on September 17th to have the port put in and her first day of chemo is scheduled for Monday September 21st. 

We are seeing smiles on a more consistent basis.  

Although we haven't declared open season on visiting, she has enjoyed the visits she has had.

Tim writes: 'Jill had her follow up appointment today with the surgeon.  Said everything looked good.  Just wants her to push more fluids. Jill said she thought he was just going to look, not poke.  Appointment with oncologist is now set for Monday August 31 and 2nd follow up with surgeons is September 11th.'

'“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.”' 
                               Jeremiah 17:7-8

3:00pm:  Jill is home.  She can tell you where every small bump is between overlook and home.  I am out getting her prescription filled now!

Previous update!  10:44am: from Tim:  'Latest update.  Not 100%, but they may be sending Jill home this afternoon. She would like to go home. '

Here is the patient as of this morning, courtesy of her dad, Tim Redeker