A Season of Hope
I normally only post this kind of a note on my Caringbridge blog site at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/billkinney. But, I just wanted visitors here to see my latest report, and to be glad with me.
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My monthly blood counts were taken yesterday. All the numbers came into the normal range, which means that they have been stable for many, many months. I don’t know what to think, except that God has blessed me with renewed hope for a longer life.
My oncologist is Dr. Stuart Bloom, a great, knowledgeable, supportive, doctor. He told us yesterday that when chemotherapy does not achieve remission (my case) they normally expect a survival of only three to six months. Here I am, ten months down the road and feeling well.
They really don’t know how to predict things from here. It could turn very quickly. But, he has now put me on a visit schedule of every two months, rather than monthly. I will still have blood drawn once a month.
So, I’m grateful for the time I do have, and I’m looking forward to the Christmas/New Year holidays. My family has been so supportive, as have hundreds of friends, acquaintances, and others I don’t really know.
As I have said, every day is a gift.
Blessings to you. We’ll talk again soon.
In His Strength, To His Honor, And For His Glory
Bill
