It's been a frustrating few weeks with technology - our ADSL line has been giving us grief so, once again, I have not been able to update the blog for a while.
Nikki is due to go for her next course of Chemo on Thursday this week. She usually goes on a Wednesday but not this week because of the public holiday. We're so glad it worked out that way as our special friends, Rod, Val and Natalie are visiting from the USA and will be in Cape Town on Wednesday so we will all get together to see them then. Val's humour is always like medicine to us and we look forward to a good dose of laughter therapy!!
Our most recent news is that Nikki met with her Rheumatologist about a week and a half ago and he was very concerned about the development of the arthritis in her feet. He sent her for x rays as he was convinced there was permanent damage in the joints. But he phoned Nikki last week with the results of the tests and said that the x rays showed absolutely no permanent damage in the joints, which was very surprising to him. Praise our God!!
Other than that, Nikki continues to struggle with pain, inflammationa nd stiffness in her joints daily. Usually mornings are worst so she has continued to rest in the morning and seems to be better on most days in the afternoon.
She has had very few side effects from the chemotherapy other than hair loss and hot flushes, but her greatest struggle (physically) is with the arthritis which is relentless, so please continue to pray into this area. We continue to stand firm and beleive our God for her complete healing. As always, thank you for standing with us. Here is a photo of Nix at Daniel's 5th bithday party.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Clay therapy
We've had some trouble with our home internet connection this week - so apologies for the lack of updates and info over the last few days.
On Monday a group of us went through to the Clay Cafe in Hout Bay where we spent the morning chatting over coffee while painting our chosen clay items. It really was such an enjoyable morning and made us realise how important it is to take time out every now and then just to get away and have some fun together. Because this walk with Nix is so intense, it really was therapy! Thank you so much Loren for organising it. Below is a pic of us with our creations, which still need to be fired when the true colours will develop. So they look rather uninspiring in this pic (maybe I should include an "after pic" when they are done!). In this photo are: Nikki, Tania, Loren, Eve and Natalie
Yesterday was Nikki & Adrian's 9th wedding anniversary and they went out to dinner to celebrate. Adrian spoiled Nix with a beautiful eternity ring which she absolutely loves!
Nikki has been feeling better the last few days, apart from some nausea following the rich food last night at the Food Barn (she has been following a very strict diet of mostly raw veg, fruit, nuts and grilled fish or chicken over the past few months but decided to abandon that ship last night - with good reason) She said that the food was so delicious, it was worth it!
Nikki met with her rheumatologist again today and after her consultation, he sent her for more x-rays. She was pretty exhausted after the afternoon at the hospital so I still need to chat to her to get the news on the appointment and the latest news from Dr G.
Other than that, the week has flown past in a haze of year end functions and school activities. The end of the year is in full view now!
This scripture is just beautiful. It is only God who can give us true hope, joy and peace and it is amazing to be able to tap into those gifts and experience His hope, joy and peace on a daily basis:
Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
On Monday a group of us went through to the Clay Cafe in Hout Bay where we spent the morning chatting over coffee while painting our chosen clay items. It really was such an enjoyable morning and made us realise how important it is to take time out every now and then just to get away and have some fun together. Because this walk with Nix is so intense, it really was therapy! Thank you so much Loren for organising it. Below is a pic of us with our creations, which still need to be fired when the true colours will develop. So they look rather uninspiring in this pic (maybe I should include an "after pic" when they are done!). In this photo are: Nikki, Tania, Loren, Eve and Natalie
Yesterday was Nikki & Adrian's 9th wedding anniversary and they went out to dinner to celebrate. Adrian spoiled Nix with a beautiful eternity ring which she absolutely loves!
Nikki has been feeling better the last few days, apart from some nausea following the rich food last night at the Food Barn (she has been following a very strict diet of mostly raw veg, fruit, nuts and grilled fish or chicken over the past few months but decided to abandon that ship last night - with good reason) She said that the food was so delicious, it was worth it!
Nikki met with her rheumatologist again today and after her consultation, he sent her for more x-rays. She was pretty exhausted after the afternoon at the hospital so I still need to chat to her to get the news on the appointment and the latest news from Dr G.
Other than that, the week has flown past in a haze of year end functions and school activities. The end of the year is in full view now!
This scripture is just beautiful. It is only God who can give us true hope, joy and peace and it is amazing to be able to tap into those gifts and experience His hope, joy and peace on a daily basis:
Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
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