//May 3, 2022 // Battle Fatigue // Chemo # 5 is about to begin. Kristi has had such a good couple of weeks. She told me Friday that she said she didn’t feel like she has cancer. God has been good and our stronghold through each battle in this war. He has been our strength … Continue reading Battle Fatigue
He Lifts Our Head
// April 25, 2022 // He Lifts Our Head// As we enter the second half of Kristi’s proposed treatment regimen, we are hopeful and anticipating a new future. This new future will have good and bad, ups and downs, failures and successes. It’s basically what we have experienced so far in our lives with one … Continue reading He Lifts Our Head
The Doldrums
// April 12, 2022 // the doldrums // We are back at at it. Kristi has her 4th immunotherapy/chemotherapy today. We are waiting to meet with our oncologist (yes, he’s mine too 😎). We are checked in and she will soon be hooked up for number 4. Notice Kristi’s cool nail art. Number 4 is … Continue reading The Doldrums
The Double-Triple Check
// April 6, 2022 // the double-triple check // This has been a great week. I have taken Kristi out of town for a little R&R and recovery. We took the kids out of school and escaped with them too. This round of chemo has been the hardest yet. She has experienced more pain than … Continue reading The Double-Triple Check
THREE
// March 22, 2022 // THREE // Kristi’s third chemotherapy treatment is underway. Her blood count is right where we need it, her platelets are good, and her attitude is positive. She had a great week leading up to today. Three marks the halfway point. Bon Jovi put it this way, “Woah, we're half way … Continue reading THREE
The Calm in the Storm
// March 17, 2022 // The Calm in the Storm With Steve Cuss Kristi is less than a week away from her next immunotherapy/chemotherapy treatment. She will head back on Monday the 21st for blood work and then the 22nd will be round three. She also has an MRI scheduled for the 23rd. They want … Continue reading The Calm in the Storm
Hope in Pain
// March 5, 2022 // Hope in Pain // Thank you to Amy and the wonderful people at The Good Fight Church for inviting me to share during the IF:Gathering simulcast conference today. It was an honor to be able to share how I can have HOPE in the middle of trials. It was my … Continue reading Hope in Pain
I’m Comin’ For You!!
// March 3, 2022 // I’m Comin’ For You // Isn’t she beautiful?? Ha! I got my treatment schedule yesterday. If all goes well (white blood count, vitals, blood work) I’ll be ringing this baby on May 24th!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 The surgeon released me. He said my colon resection is looking great. The next time I’ll … Continue reading I’m Comin’ For You!!
2nd Chemo is underway
// March 1, 2022 // 2nd Chemo is underway Kristi has started her chemo treatment. She is in good spirits and ready to move along. She has a comfortable room with a view of the Mercy Helipad. Thank you for continued prayers! God is good! Signing permission, smiles, and room view Ray Rhoton #jointhefight #kristiswar … Continue reading 2nd Chemo is underway
Missing my Spleen
// February 28, 2022 // Missing My Spleen - by Kristi // I love word games. I like to keep my mind busy. I play this game every day. It’s interesting what can make you emotional or anxious. Most the time it just happens- with no preparation. Tonight SPLEEN was the first word I saw. … Continue reading Missing my Spleen
Kristi's War 