Monthly Archives: June 2011

Prayers Needed Tonight

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Dave

Beth needs your prayers this evening. Her blood work shows “elevated levels” in her liver functions.  She has also been experiencing extreme abdominal pain that at times is out of control.  Dr. McCollum (Dallas) has called off her chemotherapy scheduled … Continue reading →

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This just in….

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dave

Beth has chemo TODAY at 11:00 in Dallas.  Texas Oncology at Baylor called to let us know that she has blood work at 10:00, a visit with the PA at 10:30, and chemo at 11:00. They called while we were … Continue reading →

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Coming Up Next

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Dave

This week Beth will start a new regimen of chemotherapy.  Over the phone, Dr. Javle explained what to expect.  It is a different plan than what he talked with us during our appointment in Houston.  The good news, for now, … Continue reading →

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The Next Chapter

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Dave

A mini vacation. Thanks to a generous gift from members of Team Beth, we started our week at a posh resort in Galveston.  Two days of beach combing, souvenir shopping, pool splashing, and overeating was exactly what we needed. Sitting … Continue reading →

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Wind and Waves

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Dave

I want to share with you an excerpt from my devotional reading this morning. It is no coincidence that Mark 4:35-41 was scheduled for today. On another note, this Bible story was the kids’ devotional reading the day we told … Continue reading →

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One More Night

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Dave

It’s 10:00 PM as I write this. We have shared two fun days of relaxing before we head to Houston. Two days of normalcy. Two days as a family of four with nothing to worry about. Tomorrow will be different. … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Strength

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Dave

If the doctors in Houston could see Beth this week from 9:00 until noon, they would shake their heads in amazement.  They would never believe that a pancreatic patient who went through 10 rounds of chemo and 28 rounds of … Continue reading →

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Last Chemo

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Dave

Yesterday was the last day of chemo before we head to Houston for re-staging.  Beth’s blood counts were in excellent condition.  Since this was the last round of chemo, she does not have to have the booster shot to help … Continue reading →

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