Update on Alyson's Surgery and Prayer Requests.

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WillyCamaro wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:48 pm
Working Edge wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:35 pm Philippians 4:13. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. -
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Working Edge wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:50 am
WillyCamaro wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:48 pm
Working Edge wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:35 pm Philippians 4:13. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. -
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An update for you guys after the meeting Alyson and I met with her oncologist yesterday.

This is a quote of her brief note she sent to some of her Facebook friends who were praying for her.
“Appt with oncologist today. This cancer is not terminal. Chemo will be to cure it and last four months. It was an informative and positive meeting. I have scans and testing coming up and will start the process in about 3 weeks. Still sore and tender from surgery but all in all doing well.”

We are praising the Lord today to get such a positive report, and we know he has our lives and our future in his hands. We also know that God has nothing but the best planned for us. ::ds::
Jeremiah 29: 11

I will continue to update this topic when there is some new information or a new need for prayer.

Thank you all for your prayers! ::handshake::
God bless you all,
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Glory and honor and power and praise belong to our Lord God!!

Great to hear, Dale!!
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orvet wrote: Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:45 pm An update for you guys after the meeting Alyson and I met with her oncologist yesterday.

This is a quote of her brief note she sent to some of her Facebook friends who were praying for her.
“Appt with oncologist today. This cancer is not terminal. Chemo will be to cure it and last four months. It was an informative and positive meeting. I have scans and testing coming up and will start the process in about 3 weeks. Still sore and tender from surgery but all in all doing well.”

We are praising the Lord today to get such a positive report, and we know he has our lives and our future in his hands. We also know that God has nothing but the best planned for us. ::ds::
Jeremiah 29: 11

I will continue to update this topic when there is some new information or a new need for prayer.

Thank you all for your prayers! ::handshake::
God bless you all,
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Praise God for His mercies and grace for us all and that He hears our prayers. This is a good report and we all rejoice with you. You will continue to be in our prayers daily. To God be the glory! ::pray::
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Great to read a positive outlook while dealing with such a serious issue. Knowing it is in the Lord’s hands and giving Him praise is a witness to all us who are following Alyson’s progress.
Thank you Dale for sharing this personal issue with the Upper Room group.
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Great news Dale. Thanks for the update. ::handshake::
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PRAISE THE LORD!!!!

That is great news news Dale!

God is in control! He knows our needs and provides for His children!

I know you are both tired after this ordeal. Get rest and get strong....

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So glad to read that this is treatable. I'm sure the chemo won't be pleasant, but that will be the path forward.

Still praying for Alyson!!!
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Wonderful news Dale!
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Dale, great news for path going forward ::tu:: Please tell Alyson that Lloyd in Las Vegas wishes her the very best for a speedy recovery and will continue praying for her, you, the treatment Doctors and care givers!!
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Amen, she's still on our prayer list
God bless you both. ::pray:: 🙏 ::handshake::
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Thanks guys, we appreciate your prayers. Alyson is doing well in recovering from the surgery.
She meets with the plastic surgeon on Wednesday and will get the last of the drains removed. On Friday, she has a surgical procedure which should last about six hours to install the port to be used during chemotherapy. They will give her a week to heal up and then on the following Friday, (July 2nd), she starts chemotherapy.
The chemo is divided into two phases, phase one and phase two. (Such creative names!)
The oncologist says this is the hardest part of chemo Is phase one because they are giving her two drugs per session. The sessions are spaced two weeks apart come. Session one should be completed about the end of August. Phase two is supposed to be easier because they only administer one chemotherapy drug at each of these sessions. That session should end bout the end of October.

I will try to keep everyone updated if there is something significant to share with you should that happen. Otherwise, I will try to update everyone monthly. I probably won't be around the forum as much, because I'm pretty busy helping her get to her appointments. I also have several things I want to put in my store, but haven't had a chance to do that yet and I am trying to get some work done in the shop. I have never been as busy since I retired, as I am now, I believe. first year of retirement was boring. And I haven't caught up since the second year started!

Thank you Lord, that I'm not bored! :D

God bless you guys, and thanks again for your prayers.
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Thank you for the report Dale. Alyson remains on our church prayer list and I have folks all the time ask how she is doing and that they pray for her right along with others every day. I've never been in a church before that the members care and lift one another up to the Lord in prayer as much as these folks do and I'm so very thankful for them.

Our prayers will be continuous, day by day and I know the Lord will bless you and Alyson throughout this period of treatments and recovery.

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Thank you David.
That is quite encouraging to hear.
Blessings to you and to that praying Church!!!
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Thanks for the update Dale. Continued prayers for y’all.
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Thanks for the update Dale.
God is our strength and I am sure if you and Alyson trust in Him, He will give you strength.
I am continuing to pray for you both.
May God bless you beyond measure.
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Forgive me guys for being so slow to update you on Alyson's progress in her battle with cancer.
I am beginning to see just how hard that battle can be. Some people give up, but Alyson is not a quitter!

She had her first chemo treatment on Friday July 2nd. They told her that her worst days would probably be days 3 to 5 after the treatment, so far that has been pretty accurate.
The nausea has been pretty well controlled by the medications they have given her. I don't think she was ready for the intensified flu-like aches and pains all over her body and her joints. Neither one of us were ready for the chemo fog that seems to be in her brain from time to time.

I know she was not prepared with the feeling of exhaustion it comes with the chemotherapy. This was also a factor in the last week of June and up until about July 3rd when we had record setting temperatures here in Oregon. We had 117 degrees here in Salem. Having grown up in Oregon in the Ashland area I had seen 116° on the thermometer before, but with far less humidity than what we have here in the Mid-Willamette Valley.
The last I heard the weather folks were trying to decide if that was just a all-time record for Salem or if that was an all-time record west of the Cascade Mountains in northern Oregon, Washington and Idaho. I haven't heard anything verified that or not yet.
The climate in Salem is usually very mild and the latter part of June normally runs about 70° on  average. Because we are not used to be it is kind of a double whammy. It makes her chemotherapy more painful, and the heat takes a toll on takes a toll on us both. I find myself struggling just trying to do the chores I need to do!

Today, July 7th, is much cooler. We are supposed to have drizzle, but I don't think that it's happening. The forecast high today is 79 degrees, the only day in the next 10-day forecast that is not supposed to be in the 80s or 90s. Enjoying the reprieve and going down to the barber shop and get a haircut.

Today Alyson is 5 days out from chemo and feeling somewhat better, not great but better. I am thanking the Lord for her improvement!

We appreciate all your prayers!
I will try and give more frequent updates. It is sure good to hear her sounding better!

Thank you all for your prayers!
God bless you all!
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Thanks for that update Dale.
I will continue to pray that God will give Alyson AND YOU strength to endure this chemo.
I pray that God will grant you strength to be there to help Alyson and to boost her confidence. God bless you both.

This weather has been CRAZY this year. Down here is Mississippi where the temps are usually upper 90s and 100 this time of year, we are seeing upper 80s and a few low 90s.

God's plan is perfect. He knows our needs and handles everything in His time.

Thank you Heavenly Father for giving your Angels constant watch over Alyson and Dale.
We praise you for being their strength. Please continue to give healing to Alyson.
We love you Heavenly Father.
May your will be done.
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My friend you have a lot to deal with at the moment, update when you can, we will all understand. ::handshake::
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Dale thanks for the update. My prayers continue daily for you and Alyson and I know our Heavenly Father hears all of our prayers.
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Y'all hang in there, Brother Dale.
Be reminded, folks all over are praying for you and Miss Alyson.
Hopefully the weather will get back to normal and y'all can be more comfortable as her treatments and healing continue.
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Thanks for the update Dale, as Cudgee said we appreciate the updates but we understand if life gets in the way and you don't get to it.
Will keep you both on the prayer list. Godspeed. ::pray:: ::handshake::
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