Dad saw Dr. Forrester today and they are planning to do surgery on Oct. 9. The Doctor is making no promises about the success of this procedure. He said that it is a serious surgery with potentially serious consequenses to the liver but he added that it is the best option. A decision on another chemo treatment should be made in the next few days.

Les's surgery will be approximately 3 hours and he will be in the hospital 7 days. They will remove his gallbladder and basically burn the top of his liver where the tumors are. He could possibly be in ICU at first, but it depends on the speed of his recovery. Knowing him he will be in a room immediately after the surgery.

He may or may not have more chemo after the surgery. This will be Dr. Lee's decision.

Thanks for your continued prayers. We definitely know it has made a difference these past two years.

Linda

Weekly Update

Les has been feeling better the last few days. He is still very tired and sleeps alot in the afternoons, but he is not feeling sick so far.

He is anxious about Friday's appointment with Dr. Forrester (liver surgeon). He is unsure what the next step will be. He hopes that a date will be set for surgery and not more chemo. He is ready to get the surgery overwith and go on.

The waiting is hard. He knows God has a plan and is trusting in Him.

God's blessing to you all.

Survived the night!

Les made it through the first night after chemo. He sat up in a chair all night because his stomach feels better when he sits. Even with the steroids, he got some sleep.

Hopefully, this won't be as bad as the last one.

His next chemo is scheduled for Sept. 23rd, if they haven't scheduled surgery. We'll just wait and see. He's getting pretty good at waiting. Just trusting the Lord and keep on keeping on-------day by day.

Chemo today

Les' comment this morning was that he was going to the torture chamber. I know he dreads chemo today (at 9:30 AM), but it should be the last one for awhile----hopefully until surgery.

Maybe he won't be as sick this time and will get through it more smoothly. The Lord has been so good to him these past two years---keeping him going everyday. I am so proud of the way he has handled this illness. He hasn't given up eventhough I know he sometimes felt like it. When I look back at everything he has gone through it is amazing that he is where he is today.

It is comforting to know so many people are praying for him and thinking of him. I know it gives him hope and strength.

Keep him in your prayers, especially for the next few days.

God's blessings to everyone.