Jon will come home from the hospital at 5pm today. Last night he doubted he could finish this round... but the morning brought renewed strength. We are grateful...
There is a young man in his thirties undergoing chemo for Ewing's Sarcoma (at Baldwin Park where Jon is being treated). He is receiving a milder dose/cocktail but his body is not handling it well. He has been in the ICU for a month...He is held in our prayers...Seeing Jon on day two of this round, I was reminded how "lethal" chemo is....My sister, who has worked in various cancer research projects, describes the aura as "ghost-like"...the body takes a stroll near death's door. It is a saving grace that Jon is not "aware" of the full effect of chemo...
This week I was inspired by a group called Cycle For Survival started by a woman named Jennifer Goodman Linn. She had a "rare" sarcoma and spent her last years fighting to raise money for orphan cancer research. Fifty percent of cancers are considered "rare". (https://www.facebook.com/cycleforsurvival).
On this Thanksgiving day, we are finding the strength to both bow and dance. If you are so inclined, please dance with us today in celebration of our abundance...Our theme song is "Shake it Out" by Florence and the Machine...
Happy Thanksgiving and welcome home! You are at the top of our gratitude list. Dancing...
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Suzannah and Chadd
I think some of us will dance up some hills (with Jon in mind), then drop by the cycle studios. Jon, you'll be joining us (and kicking our butts) soon enough!
ReplyDeleteThe Friday long ride gang...
Will never listen to that song the same again. It is now a song of intercession, anger, fight, hope, thankfulness, and anticipatory joy.
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My post didn't take yesterday!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Jon. Team Dephouse will be out in full force today and tomorrow. You, Sarah Lynn, Caleb and Josiah are in our hearts and souls.
Feel good, rest up and we look forward to hearing your progress.
PS - I was tanking my 5M Turkey Trot hard yesterday and then I thought about your 90 min bike ride post chemo and powered through. Thanks!
Our prayer for Jon:
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you drive away from our bodies all sickness and all infirmity:
Be present in your goodness with your servant Jon, that his weakness may be banished and his strength restored; and that,
his health being renewed, he may bless your holy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Amen, Amen, Amen to Nate's prayer.(I don't know Nate, but great prayer Nate. thanks)
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ox
Meredith and family
Jon, You are soooooo brave. I am praying for you every day as are so many others!!
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Remember the book, The Invisible String? You have many, many "invisible strings" connected to you.
Much love,
Marsha
Hugs, love, and prayers... in our LORD Jesus Christ. Blessings to all of you, Dear Dephouse Family!!!
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