It's been a while, but Luke is going back to the clinic for his routine spinal tap (lumbar puncture). Of course, we don't find it "routine". Every time we go to the clinic, it is a reminder of how much we need help and mercy from above. Tomorrow, he gets intrathecal methotrexate and iv vincristine.
This evening, Luke asked "why do we have to go the hospital all the time?". I explained that he's sick, even though he doesn't feel sick. I then thought to say, "something is the matter with your blood, and they give you medicines to make your blood better". "What's wrong with my blood?", he asked.
What's important to us is ensuring that, even though Luke may not understand this treatment business, he knows that what he is going through is not a reflection of him. In other words, we don't want him to think that this is a punishment of some kind.
The end of this week marks Luke's 9th month of chemo. It has been a heart-wrenching experience for us. God has gotten us through. We are thankful for that. We are also so thankful for the continued prayers and love of our family and friends and well-wishers. We have appreciated the prayers, the meals, the visits, the gifts, the care packages, the thoughts, the words, the "everything" that you offer to us that shows us the God's light flows through so many. This light helps to illuminate our world, especially during bleak times. We have hope. We pray for continued faith.
Please keep us, and especially Luke, in your prayers.
praying for you both...and especially Luke....
ReplyDeletewe have never met such a brave boy as your Luke!