I would like to start by saying thank you for all of your prayers for Louie! Yesterday Louie and Marianne found out that they have been granted a year-long approval for the medication needed for the mutation. This approval is for a replacement medication as a specialty therapeutic. This is wonderful news even though it means Louie has to have more chemo. This is going to be a great relief because out-of-pocket medical bills have been hitting them pretty hard. Again, thank you for your prayers, God is good!
Yesterday Louie also had his 2nd day of radiation consultation and simulation. They met with a social worker, nurse and the radiation oncologist. The simulation was extremely confining and restrictive which proved to be rough on Louie and made him feel claustrophobic. Louie had a face mask made for him which added to his anxiousness. The good news is his treatments will only last 10-15 minutes. He will undergo 37 treatments beginning August 8th. We ask that you join us in praying for Louie as he begins the next leg of his journey.
Louie and Marianne also spoke with the Chemo Oncologist yesterday and he will let them know Tuesday (Louie's 48th birthday!!!) whether or not any chemo will accompany the radiation. Louie's infection is continuing to clear up and he is slowly beginning to eat normally again. They will meet with a dietician on August 12th who will help them plan his meals during radiation. Lets continue to pray for God's guidance for the doctor's as they care for Louie.
Louie and Marianne were extremely excited to return to church this past Sunday, it was great for them to be there. Louie was still sick from the infection so the deacons anointed him with oil, laid hands on him and prayed. They also spoke declarations over him, it was very comforting to have them come and pray. Louie and Marianne continue to be blessed by the hands of Christ. Last Tuesday Louie was so sick and weak that he had to be taken to his appointment in a wheelchair. When they returned home their pastor along with Nancy and Steve were there to lay hands on him and pray. God's timing continues to be spot on, always just when Louie needs it most.
Louie and Marianne said that a highlight of their week was receiving a scrapbook of photos from my family. We sent them a book filled with pictures of their (adorable) grandkids. They love our kids so much and our kids adore them. Liam prays for his Papa every night before dinner. He asks God to make him not sick any more and for the tiny ugly germs (how he would describe an infection) to get out! We were happy to send a little ray of sunshine into Papa and Grammie's week!
Please keep on praying and be the hands and feet of Jesus like so many have been (Bobby, Nancy, Steve, David, Sam, Keith, Pastor Jared, Fanny, Una, Rosalie, Michael, Magali, Penny, Rita and everyone else that have been just that to Louie and Marianne). You can be the hands and feet by simply praying for others, delivering a meal, mowing a lawn or just stopping by to deliver a hug. Marianne and Louie love you guys and appreciate all you have done and continue to do for them.
Remember to wish Louie a very happy birthday Tuesday! He will be celebrating on Saturday by having THE BEST BBQ all the way from Texas, Rudy's! He is so excited and said it almost brings a tear to his eye, lol!
Lots of love!
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