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| Ernie with dispenser of hope, Dr. Charity Viado-Gorrospe right before his first chemotherapy |
The single word -"chemotheraphy" is enough to send chills down one's spine. I searched on the internent Ernie's main drug component Alimta - a powerful drug to shrink and eradicate lung tumors looking for side effects. I regret looking at the internet - it had all negative information that made me sick just reading. I will discipline my mind not to think negative - ever again - GOD help me!
24 hours after Ernie's first chemo session and he is up and about, gardening, reading the papers, and eating a hearty breakfast with freshly juiced carrot, cucumber, red beets, green apple and celery with lots of Nutrilite supplements. No pain and very positive with a great spirit and humor! Praise and thank GOD!
With Ryan's chemo experience 4 years ago (now completely healed!), we were not so fearful of Ernie's first. The 3 of us went, 1 patient and 2 cheerleaders. It was uneventful (meaning nothing strange or bad happened) except that we made new friends!!! In the out-patient program, patients having chemo all sit together for hours and hours (Ernie's took 6 hours intravenous ) chatting,sharing stories about their cancer journey, what suppplements/herbal products work and lots of other topics. Ernie actually enjoyed the interaction-he is truly a genuine people-person.
Here in our parish, the Apostleship of Prayer group started a 9 day novena for Ernie - what a loving and warm gesture from our Philam community. Words are not enough to express our THANKS!
Next chemo will be 21 days from now.
In the name of Jesus Christ - the greatest healer and miracle worker - we REBUKE all negative side effects of treatment, and all the invading cells in Ernie's body! We command you all to leave his body and make his body NEW again! This we ask in the name of JESUS!
The Great PROMISE of Jesus to all believers. Part of it says "....these signs will accompany those who BELIEVE...they will place their hand on sick people. and they will get well" Mark 16:17.18
Thank you all for your love and prayers.-Olive
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Erns, with the medicine comes God's healing power. Praying not just for you but for the doctors who are helping God heal you. And for Olive and Ryan to remain strong and positive!
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Dong and Pam
Great to hear! Sending our prayers and hugs form the US!
ReplyDeleteI am sharing your story with my FB friend. Hopefully, her cousin will find some solace knowing that she is not alone in her journey and that nothing is impossible if you have Faith and prayers on your side.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Olive! I can certainly understand how you must have felt and continue to feel. I went through the same in some other form.
ReplyDeleteWhat I cannot even imagine is the breadth and depth of Ernie's sufferings in these early days of the crashing news and goings-on. I do not even know if any solace could be found in our words. I hope there is though, because that is all I can do. Words in my thoughts, words in my heart, words in my prayers for his health and well-being.
Sir Erns we will see you again soon.
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