4th Cycle and then Stem Cell Transplant Coming Up

Today I started my 4th Cycle of treatment, after enjoying 10 days off, being at Hermanus, catching some sand and sun, an amazing holiday. The dining was fantastic, so many restaurants, with great food! We flew to the cape and flew back this morning, went home, un packed and then to hospital to start treatment.

We also met with Mr T, who confirmed being very pleased with my results and progress, my kappa and lambda levels are 12 and 7 respectively, and are apparently in the normal range. The m spike was higher this time being 4, however she believes that it is an interpretation variance, and is not too concerned about this.

We then discussed dates for all the Stem Cell transplants. Harvesting - I start with the prep for harvesting on the 7th Feb, which consists of treatment for 2 weeks, and with the actual harvest on the 21st Feb. I'm booked off for this time. I then start with the stem cell transplant on the 6th March, and will be in isolation for 2 weeks, with the balance of the month being booked off, to recover, as this is a sensitive period.

Once the transplant has been done, I would then need to come in for checkups every 3 months.

I really trust the Lord, that though this process I can expect full healing! Through the power of his grace bestowed upon us! I really pray that you will stand with me in this time. Your prayers and support are invaluable to me. Blessings!

Best 10 days - Hermanus

We decided, at the last minute, get away. Made it down to Hermanus, really having a great to time! enjoying the rest, sun, cape vernacular and atmosphere!

End of 3rd Cycle

Busy with my last treatment, today is the end of my 3rd cycle of treatment, the I have 10 days off. Hope to be able to sleep tonight, I look forward spending next week with the family, before schools all start up again. I have been back at gym, last night swam 1000m, and did an hour spinning class. So I'm getting there slowly, but surely. Still have some muscle pain in my back, I guess it will take a while to get all my back muscles working properly.

New Book - Relentless - John Bevere

John Bevere has brought out a new book, just purchased a copy, have not read it yet, but I think is going to be very good!

James 1 -  Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.3  Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance andsteadfastness and patience.4  But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing.

http://messengerinternational.org/store/books/books-by-john/relentless-hardcover-book

The Power You Need to Never Give Up

You are destined for strength in this life! In Relentless, you will discover the champion's view of hardship and learn how to overcome every trial and tribulation you face.

• Lay hold of the promises and power you are granted in Christ
• Identify the source of your tribulations
• Victoriously enter spiritual rulership