So, apparently radiation machine won't be fixed until Friday. Dad will have to come in on Saturdays to make up for missed treatments. Please continue to pray that the machine does indeed get fixed ASAP. He is still doing well (just tired) and this is a big anser to our prayers!
Also, I found out that I was indeed incorrect on my Dad's favorite verse (He tends to quote alot of different ones :) ) He informed me that his favorite verses are :

Romans 8:38,39 - "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord!"

Jer. 9:23,24 - Thus says the Lord, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these thinsg," declares the Lord

Broken Machine

As of Friday the radiation machine has been broken, so my Dad has been unable to get his radiation treatment for 2 days. He is to call tomorrow morning to check on the status. So, please pray that the machine gets fixed and that the delay doesn't cause any real problems. Still just tired (more & more lately) but otherwise no big side effects.

Update: finished 3 days of chemo and radiation. So first 3 rounds of chemo is complete. Six more weeks of radiation, combined with 3 more rounds of chemo at end. I am so thankful to God that no sickness and just a little bit of tiredness.

This is a passage that God gave to me for comfort:

Isaiah 43:2 "When you pass thru the waters, I will be with you, and thru the rivers they shall not overflow you. When you walk thru the fire you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. "

I appreciate everyones prayers and will continue to update.

Love, Vern

Day 1

Well, today's appointments went as planned and without any difficulties. The chemo treatment took almost 5 hours and so far just some tiredness and a bit queazy (but medicine seems to help). Tomorrow & Thurs. chemo appointments are at 8:40 in the morning. It is important that Dad avoids catching anything (cold's etc) and so we are trying to be careful about that too! God blessed us with an extremely loving nurse, who took a lot of time to explain everything and we our thankful for that!

Phillippians 4 : 6-9

Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything is worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice thse things; ant the God of peace shall be with you!

Dear Loved Ones,
Today we saw my dad and as we were online reading a "blog" of another brother who is embarking on chemo & radiation my dad thought it might be a good idea for us to try and do. Now, please forgive me, I have never done a blog and am not quite sure of all that is involved but I will attempt to do this. The main idea is that we can keep you posted as to my dad's treatments and prayer requests.

When I came to this site and it asked for a unique "title" , God brought to mind part of a verse that I have heard my Dad quote so many times that I just assumed (and probably am wrong about) it was his favorite verse. But in writing it out here, I am reminded how God gives us exactly what we need at the right time.

Driving home from our visit, I let fear & worry take control for a while, and then I read His word and am reminded of His grace and am so thankful for the strength and peace that only He can give!

Anyhow, Tomorrow morning is the big day. Radiation at 8:30 and Chemotherapy ( 3 plus hrs) at 11:10. For the next two days, chemo & radiation. For the next 8 weeks daily radiation and 3 more chemo's toward the end.

Please pray for :

* That side effects on Dad's body are minimal
* That our eyes stay focused on Christ
* God will give wisdom to Dr. Shank (radiation) and Dr. Fahrenbaucher (oncologist)
* Strength for my mom
* That the treatment is effective

Thanky you for your support and prayers thus far. I will try to update you regularly :)