We had encouraging news at our Stanford appointment last week. My blood counts are starting to show slight improvement and there has been a very small progression down in my cancer numbers. We are so encouraged that there is finally progress in the right directions even though it is small at this point. I have been feeling like I have more energy lately and am pleased it is confirmed by the lab results.
Last week was my week off treatment and I always feel a bit more energetic when I’m not dealing with the fatigue generated by my cancer drug. Saturday began another round of treatment and, hopefully, the next set of tests in April will show an even greater improvement.
Friday was my monthly gamma globulin infusion. It was a very busy day at the infusion center and I was there longer than usual. The additional small dose of steroids required with my infusion always creates an additional night I struggle to sleep once a month and a bit more of a struggle with my weight. Not only do the steroids cause you to gain weight they also increase your appetite, which further contributes to weight gain. It takes a lot of diligence the rest of the week to drop those extra pounds before I start all over again.
Rejoice with us over this small victory in my treatment, but keep those prayers a comin’! Your active participation in our trial through your prayers continues to bring comfort that we are not alone.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
XL CHOIR BEGINS
XL Choir will begin with a required meeting and registration on Thursday, March 6, at 12:30 pm at Shasta Lake Bible Fellowship. (Directions below) The semester will end with a concert the last week of May. Membership is open to all returning members as well as those who would like to join XL Choir for the first time.
At this time there will only be two choirs – Treble Choir and Mixed Chorus in Redding. Treble Choir will rehearse from 12:30 – 2:00 and Mixed Chorus will rehearse from 2:00 –3:30.
As a courtesy to the Red Bluff families, a meeting and registration will be held in Red Bluff on Wednesday, March 5, at 1:00 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 455 Jefferson, Red Bluff. However, I will not be able to have a separate rehearsal in Red Bluff this spring. Red Bluff families who would like to participate in choir this semester will need to come to Redding when rehearsals begin the following week. If you are unable to attend this Wednesday meeting, you will need to attend the meeting in Redding on Thursday.
It is my hope and plan that Choir will return to a full schedule in the fall.
If you have questions or need any further information, the best way to reach me is by email: xlchoir@hotmail.com. If you do not have access to email you may call either Kathy Rasmussen at 246-4073 for Redding, Martha Dubke for Red Bluff or myself at 365-0651.
Directions to Shasta Lake Bible Fellowship:
I-5 north to Shasta Dam Blvd. exit.
Turn right at first signal onto Cascade Blvd, which becomes Union School Road as you cross back over the freeway.
Fellowship Way is the first Left turn.
You will see the sign for Shasta Lake Bible Fellowship on your left.
At this time there will only be two choirs – Treble Choir and Mixed Chorus in Redding. Treble Choir will rehearse from 12:30 – 2:00 and Mixed Chorus will rehearse from 2:00 –3:30.
As a courtesy to the Red Bluff families, a meeting and registration will be held in Red Bluff on Wednesday, March 5, at 1:00 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 455 Jefferson, Red Bluff. However, I will not be able to have a separate rehearsal in Red Bluff this spring. Red Bluff families who would like to participate in choir this semester will need to come to Redding when rehearsals begin the following week. If you are unable to attend this Wednesday meeting, you will need to attend the meeting in Redding on Thursday.
It is my hope and plan that Choir will return to a full schedule in the fall.
If you have questions or need any further information, the best way to reach me is by email: xlchoir@hotmail.com. If you do not have access to email you may call either Kathy Rasmussen at 246-4073 for Redding, Martha Dubke for Red Bluff or myself at 365-0651.
Directions to Shasta Lake Bible Fellowship:
I-5 north to Shasta Dam Blvd. exit.
Turn right at first signal onto Cascade Blvd, which becomes Union School Road as you cross back over the freeway.
Fellowship Way is the first Left turn.
You will see the sign for Shasta Lake Bible Fellowship on your left.
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