Update March 20th 2013

Hi family, and friends,

Brenda arm is in some discomfort with the IV in place so she has not type much update.  So below is from 3/17.  Some of you may not read 3/17 update.

Thank you for your prayers.  Yesterday, I was really struggling with the pain.  The treatment causes the immune system to really activate, which in turn causes inflammation.  That is both good and bad.  Today, the doctor kind of scolded me for trying to tough it out.  He gave me some pain medication and anti-inflammatory.  Now, I am a much happier camper.  I'm really looking forward to a good nights sleep! The doctors here are really nice and so are the nurses and staff.  This place has the feel of a cross between a dormitory/school/hospital.  It is very relaxed with a lot of camaraderie among the patients.  We are all in this together so there is an element of fun and mutual encouragement.  The weekends are a bit more relaxed as far as treatment goes so we get a little break tomorrow.  The nurses are running out of veins to poke.  We need to heal a little bit!  

Take care and thank you for your prayers.  

Yesterday the doctors talk to us and  they will try to reduce the pain med for the treatment to be more effective and I will blend her food and more green juice to reduce pressure on the site.  Brenda did not take any pain med last night.  I think she is Ok.  Pray for her that the pain will go down more , and to do well today.  Please pray for all patients here also.

Thank you.  We are so bless with you all, thinking and praying for you all.

Love,

David, Brenda. (3/20)