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



Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Quick Update

Body: I am home!! I was able to come home last night after receiving two transfusions (reds and platelets) yesterday. It was great to be home.

But here is the exciting news (to me...act excited): Saturday's white cell count was .1; Sunday's was .2; Monday's was .8; and today, it was up to 2.7!! It appears those stem cells have found homes and are starting to do some work!! Thanks for rejoicing with me.

Spirit: I thank God for His faithfulness and this encouragement; His Name is near.

Continue to pray about the low grade fever with which I have struggled and the stabilizing of the blood levels (the reds and platelets, especially). Thanks so much.
Posted by Dave McIntyre at 5:02 PM

3 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Pastor Dave, I'm rejoicing, I'm excited with you and for you! Go Stem cells!!!
    Rachel and I continue to pray for you, your doctors and your family. We miss you. FYI, Rachel joined the Christmas musical choir, she loves it!
    I seem to have fallen off track in my journey to get closer to God since our Sunday group ended a few months ago. Things could start unraveling so I know I need to spend more time with God and I need to get back on track.
    I am grateful for your words of encouragement and wisdom thru your experience.
    I will continue to pray for you, your family and your doctors. Go Stem Cells!
    Affectionately,
    Karen Frissora

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  2. UnknownSeptember 15, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Woo-Hoo!!! I am doing my happy dance! But still praying.

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  3. Elvia Chalmers/Dickerson-SummielSeptember 15, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Hallelujah! Hallelujah ! Hallelujah! Hallelujah, Halle lu jah! ! Oh our omnipotent savior Hallelujah ! Thanks for being near to Pastor Dave and Andrea, we continue to give you All honor and glory and praise.

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