I'm on my last chemo drip now and there's a series of air bubbles moving down the tube toward my arm.
It's not supposed to happen. A full tube of air bubbles would apparently kill me, but dont't worry, i shouldn't be in any mortal danger here. (My brother Dave spent the last 1/2hr of his visit flicking bubbles back up the tube).
Just a few millilitres of chemicals to go, followed by a saline flush and then Round 1 will be over.
Round 2 will be the same again... and starts in 2 weeks (27th) if i can avoid catching any bugs in the meantime.
From tomorrow, l'll be spending a few days at my parents house, to get some strength back.
I'll not be upset to leave hospital... but in the time i've been here, a sort of community has built up between the 4 of us lads in the bay. And i will miss it. We have this hideous disease in common and have been able to support eachother, almost like a "band of brothers". I've had the chance to pray with one of the lads, Darren, which has been amazing. Do think/pray for Darren, Des and Shaun as they battle away with their different cancers.
There we go, at last the drip's been taken out. Time for a soak in the bath, more anti-sickness tablets and a some constipation-busting yucky juice.
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That's so exciting that you've been able to pray with Darren. I will definitely keep praying for all of you...
ReplyDelete...God break-in in these peoples lives and those of their families. Show them your amazing love and grace; that even in the darkest places and times you can sympathise, you have chosen to go through the worst of suffering and brokeness so that ours can come to an end and we can know you personally, which changes everything!...
Hope to see you soon Pete, I'll be in Bath at the end of next week for an exhibition, will be in touch about it soon.
Love S xx
Mum (Muriel V)told me about your condition so I read your blog and was very impressed by your resilience and good humour.Battle through this and I will take you fishing for pike on the Avon when it's over.Rick
ReplyDeleteHello Pete,
ReplyDeleteWe are following your progress and praying alot for you. Many in Church are praying too including Polly and Fraser - your brother's old landlords in Totnes! God bless you as you draw ever closer to Him. You are incredible. Love to Claudia and your lovely boys XX Rebecca
oi Pete.
ReplyDeletei'm a friend of Dylan Sadlers - i know him from church in Totnes. my wife & i have two young boys & we really related to your story. i just wanted to drop you a quick line to say that we'll both be praying for you & wish you and the rest of the family every blessing at this time. we're heading back to South Africa at the end of the month, so probably won't get to meet you this time round but will keep in contact via your blog.
love & blessings to you all.
Russ.