Welcome to "Hope Does Not Disappoint"


There are two key reasons I have finally decided to join the world of blogging:

First, my cancer has become active and there is a loving congregation and many family & friends who want to keep track of what is taking place. This provides a way for me to update them as often and with as much detail as they desire.

Second, the Lord often links Scripture with circumstances in life for a much more potent 1 - 2 punch. I have already found that to be true and I hope to share some of those lessons for those who are interested.

So almost every entry in this blog will have two parts to it: Body (what's happening physically with the treatments) and Spirit (what God is sharing as I open His Word).

Thanks for visiting. I hope some of the "Points Along The Road" in my journey are helpful and encouraging to you.

Dave



Monday, May 24, 2010

Quick Update

Body: Most of you are aware that I started a new regimen of chemo because of the "stubborn spot" revealed in the recent PET Scan. The three days of infusion went very well and I was able to do a graveside service on Friday for the Sampson family and a funeral service on Saturday for the Lewis family. The cumulative effect of this chemo began to really hit on Saturday.

There are a couple of needs that I share with you. The neuropathy (numbness in the fingers and feet) has been a real challenge and just plain old tiredness. I have found myself needing to rest a lot more than I would like...and not fighting it at all!

I'll have a blood test on Thursday which will likely reveal that the chemo has made blood counts very low. Please remember me in prayer with those low blood counts as our family gets on a plane on Friday along with all those recirculated germs to head for Wisconsin to be with family after the death of "Dad" Landru. This will be a bittersweet time as we remember a life well lived and mourn the loss...but not without incredible Hope in the Savior.

Spirit: Resting and waiting in the hope that does not disappoint. With confidence in the King and a desire to serve Him well...PD
Posted by Dave McIntyre at 5:51 PM

1 comment:

  1. Elvia Chalmers/Dickerson-SummielMay 27, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Love you and praying, praying, praying that God will be incredibly merciful and compassionate to you as I feel you deserve:-)

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