Staying Strong

Well, it looks like this might be the patch that is finally bringing balance. Since Saturday, Pop has not had the extreme nausea, and has even been able to walk-around unaccompanied. It is good to see him genuinely smiling again, and feeling better. Sure, he has episodes where he feels wiped-out, or low-grade nausea, but it is a significant improvement over the past two weeks. Today he was actually able to hold Emma (his grand-daughter) for the first time in a long time! We are grateful that he is able to find footing so quickly into the chemo/radiation process. The radiation doctor was very pleased with his progress, and was happy to see him walk in and out of the office under his own power. It may be a long road ahead, but at least it seems easier when the mountain doesn't seem as steep. As he moves along, Pop continues to lean on Christ for his strength, and even made the comment the other day, "You know...I talked to God, and like that poem, 'Footprints', I told God that there might be times that he has to carry me through this journey, and there will only be one set of footprints. And, ya know, I'm okay with that."