While it was only 2 tablespoons of Cream of Wheat with a little milk and sweet cream, the best part for Sam is that he was able to swallow and keep it down. Now, that's progress. I don't remember the last time Sam took food by mouth... probably August 12th... that was the date of his second chemo and he had nausea for 3 weeks and after that, the pain from the radiation was so bad he couldn't swallow food any more.
The other positive aspect of this food trial is that the Cream of Wheat tasted like Cream of Wheat and that makes a big difference in his willingness to try other foods. Last week he tried eating Miso soup and that tasted horrible to him - which turned him off to trying other foods. But, if all goes well, he may try to do a taste test of some other foods tomorrow to see if his taste buds have come back.
As for our prayer needs, we are trying to keep Tuesday's appointment in proper perspective and we need to continue to rely on God's strength and trust Him for the outcome. I don't want to put too much hope in it being a final answer. It is possible that the scan was given too early to give us a complete answer or there may be some other scenario that we haven't anticipated so I'm being cautious about my expectations of the results. I think we are both relaxed about Tuesday and we are ready for whatever news awaits us.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
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We're heading down to the NCI, Maddy and Sam, so I won't be glued to the computer to hear the good news about Sam's PET scan, and I won't be glued to my prayer chair either, as I will be driving, but when I think of you, I will offer one up and ask for Grace and Mercy for you.
Love Gloria
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