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Monday, April 13, 2009

Easter Sunday

We hope you had a wonderful Easter with your family. We went to the 10:15 service where we learned "5 Things God Doesn't Know," then to my parent's house for Porterhouse steak. My mom is an amazing cook, just like my husband, so everything was delicious! (If you are curious about the "5 things," they are at the end of this post.)

We went to his oncologist this morning. They took blood and found that his counts are all in normal ranges. Yipee! We also found out he will have 3 more rounds of chemo, each spaced 4 -6 weeks apart. Seems that this is protocol. His second round starts the week of the 27th. He'll be hospitalized for 5 days to undergo 3 - 12 hour drips through an IV. He'll be released and be able to spend his recoup time at home. Being at home will be nice, however, with the white counts bottoming out again, there will be risk of infection and bouts with fevers. Like before, it's all going to be touch and go. He may have to be hospitalized for several days so they can control the fevers. Then again, maybe not.

We are still waiting to hear from Cleveland Clinic, where he'll spend the day for what seems to be a second opinion.

We were told we would have a long road ahead of us. Today it seems longer than we thought. That's okay. He's getting the treatment he needs so that we can have him for years to come.

Thank you again for your prayers. . .they are so powerful!

Warmly,
Mic, Wendy, Isaiah and Brianna


5 Things God Doesn't Know:
  1. A sinner He doesn't love John 3:16, Romans 5:8
  2. A sin that He doesn't hate Rom. 3:23; 6:23
  3. Any way that man can save himself Ephesians 2:8-9
  4. Any way to salvation except through the cross Colossians 2:13-14; Acts 4:12
  5. Any time better to be saved than today! 2 Corinthians 6:2; Isaiah 1:18

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Treasures By The T said...

Beautiful family photo!
I suppose in light of it all, pics like this are priceless. Wouldn't it be great if we all had that sense without having to go through such an ordeal... if we all were more appreciative of life and health and family.
Praise God!

Terri Kreider said...

You are going to hear this comment a lot, I bet...
Beautiful Family Photo!!

Hugs xoxo
Terri

Anonymous said...

Mr. Clean is looking good!

Pops

Becca Kovein said...

I am so glad Mic is doing better and got to be home on Easter Sunday! We have been really praying for all of you and we know the Lord will give you all the strength to get over this one. Please let us know if you ever need anything at all! Your picture is so wonderful! Mic looks great! Hang in guys!Take care and keep looking toward the Lord for your strength! Things always look up when you go that route! God Bless!

Becca Kovein and family

Anonymous said...

Hello Mr. Becerra and Family,
I just learned about this blog today at the JV baseball game (which by the way was really bad! ): I am so grateful that Wendy is taking the time to keep everyone posted on how you are doing. Ever since hearing the news about your illness I have wondered how you were doing. It sounds like you are showing this disease who is BOSS! Keep strong and focused on the fight - we are on your team and are looking forward to your return to WHS!!! We have and will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending you much love and hugs,
The Barracato/Palumbo/Adkins Family