We have had the most wonderful, whirlwind week! Our precious friend, Robyn arrived to visit from the UK last Sunday and we have made the most of every moment with her. She has been such a blessing to Nix - helping her fetch and carry children, driving her to the physio, baking bread, massaging her feet, making her tea and making her laugh. It has been so wonderful to be able to "insert Robs" into our lives for a week. It feels like she belongs here and as we reluctantly return her to the airport tomorrow, we will wonder how we will ever manage without her. Friends and family are just the most valuable treasures in life.
The week has been challenging as always with Nikki's joints and a new issue which seems to have arisen in her jaw. She is scheduled to meet with a Maxillo Facial surgeon on Tuesday to discuss the issue with her jaw and I will fill you all in on that when we know more.
Nix is going in for another round of Chemo tomorrow morning and Robs, Chan and I will be there to support her and surround her with girlish silliness. Because her regular Oncologist is on maternity leave, Nikki will meet with a new Doctor tomorrow morning before she starts with Chemo.
For now, please can I ask you to keep Nix in prayer before her Chemo tomorrow and especially around the meeting with the new doctor. Since he is only picking up now on her complex case, please pray that God would give him wisdom and insight from heaven regarding her body and her unique situation. Please continue to pray for the strengthening of the bones and joints and that God would continue His healing work in her body for His glory.
My dad is doing well after his surgery on his "frozen shoulder" last week. He is battling along with only one arm while the other one is in a sling but he is in good spirits - a bit sore as to be expected but soldiering on!
"Suffering increases your capacity for joy. Those who have suffered appreciate their joy so much more, because they know what it feels like to pass through this life without joy."
So, on that note, after a week of getting to bed after midnight, I think I will sign off and call 11.00 pm an early one! Sleep tight!!
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I started writing this blog in August 2009 for my beautiful, talented, witty, supportive, wise, creative, fun loving, spontaneous, adventurous, selfless, courageous, victorious, out-of-the-box sister, who fought a very brave and selfless battle with her health, in order to keep friends updated on her progress. Our precious Nix went home on 30 August 2011. You can read about her journey and her inspiring life story on these pages…
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