Appreciate all your prayers - thank you

[Pete in MI]

Here is what is going on...well...waiting to go on. I have been to a surgeon in Traverse City who said no one will operate on the removal of the prostate due to the high PSA. He said he would not operate on anyone with a PSA over 50. Anything above that he said is too risky. My PSA....443! So wasted time to see him and all he could do is apologize over and over. (Comforting - not).

Back to the Radiation Oncology and yesterday had an appointment. Thought they would start radiation. I had another consultation, signed paperwork, got tattoo marks and another CT Scan. Radiation won't start until the 23rd of this month. More waiting.

Camped at the West Branch RV Park so would not have to travel from Houghton Lake to West Branch 5 days a week for 8 and a half weeks. I may not be up to driving later.
Being closer I can just go back to the RV and rest.

I am on Androgen Deprivation Therapy (pills) - shot will be later. This cuts down on Testosterone which helps spread the cancer. This is a hormone that has side effects...getting me in touch with my female side...hot flashes, and other non-wanted stuff. Beats having cancer though. This therapy is to stop the cancer dead in its tracks so it doesn't spread any further.

The 24th I have an appointment here is West Branch at a Medical Oncologist Clinic. There will be more tests to do bone density test as some of the therapy reduces bone density so will be getting that test done and more meds.

Due to the therapies...I have to restrict being in the sun....messes up detecting, fishing, outdoor photography, geocaching, etc. (Well, fishing I can do at night as I like to Catfish any way). I have my ham radio set up so I can at least play with it...work on Bible studies, work on getting my General Class ham radio license, etc. - inside stuff

I am at peace with all this. I know it is all in God's hands. Sherry has me on special diets to keep me strong and help fight cancer..no sugars...it feeds cancers.

I continue to remind myself of many things...all those who are praying for me...the prayers of a righteous man availeth much...and got plenty of righteous Brothers and Sisters praying; No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper.......including Cancer; Greater is He who is in me than he that is in the world....Jesus has overcome the world; the evil one touches me not...I am in God's hand and Satan can't take me out of His hand; God is alive, in control and is with me...whether in a valley or on a mountain top or even in a storm, He is my strength when I am weak; and even out of bad things He gets glory and turns hardtimes into blessings.

I will miss our church camp out this year in July. In September though, I am looking forward to going to Ludington...my Brother and Sister Cops of the 410th Security Police Squadron will be having a reunion which I plan on being there. Sharing the good memories and the bad of being stationed with many of them in the U.P. (Yep, I was a Cop).

So that's about it for now/ Hoping and praying for you all to stay well and stay safe and finding great targets to recover. God bless you, one and all. and your families as well. In Jesus name. Amen

 

[Missouri--Ma Betty]

Thank you, Pete, for the update and my prayers are absolutely with you, for God's continued favor of allowing you to stay with us for quite some time, as yet, so you and Sherry can continue serving Him faithfully like you both have been by loving Jesus and each other so very much! Keep up the faith and although there will be low times as you progress in your defeating this Cancer, God's Holy Spirit will help you to endure and overcome all things, even this sickness, that satan wants unto death but God has His loving and comforting arms around you and satan and his demons cannot have their evil way for God has the Almighty power and has defeated him and death at Mt. Calvary; though our bodies die our souls saved and loved by Jesus will live on and eternally dwell with Him, forever and ever! Love you and Sherry and only pray for the best that God in the name of Jesus has for you both! Amen! Ma

 

[doc holiday232]

What a wonderful attitude--may God bless you and yours.

 

[Pete in MI]

God blesses us every day. Sometimes things happen and we all know it is no coincidence...it is God showing off lol. The RV park we are in now, the lady running it used to work at the Cancer center here in town..she knows what I will be going through...gave us a special deal on the parking here, has been very helpful in many ways. The people at the Cancer center has gone out of their way to help with faxes to the VA for reimbursement, one of the staff looks just like my neice from my sister-in-law. God just blesses and blesses us. We worship and praise the One and ONLY GOD.

God bless you and yours Brother.

 

[SeniorSeeker]

Hi Pete, You will be in my prayers for healing and hope that God will work things out for you to get the medical help you need and not wait so long for it. Take care friend and God bless you and yours especially in this difficult time in your life. I'm recooping also. My skin doctor's have me on high dozes of Prednizone being that I somehow contracted, what their calling, Job's disease. Fortunately I'm in the beginning stages and their trying to kill the bug before it gets a chance to develope. This med keeps my blood pressure a wee bit too high and keeps me pooped out most of the time. I have five more weeks of the Prednizone to take yet. Hang in there bro. God's got your back.

 

[Missouri--Ma Betty]

Our Lord is surrounding you and Sherry with blessings of love and is meeting needs by what you have said....He has put you right where you both need to be in this time of needing great help in enduring and overcoming the trial set before you! Praise God and Thank You, Lord, for Your mercy and grace for Pete and Sherry! You are our Mighty and Wonderful God Jehovah! Amen! Ma

 

[7centsworth]

Sure is good to hear from you. Thanks for the update. I will keep you in my prayers.

 

[Pete in MI]

A verse from God.... 1 Peter: 5. 10. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. NIV

Amen

 

[Pete in MI]

Will be praying for you too Brother.

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

I'll be with you every step of this season you are going through.

 

[Mike Chgo area]

n/t

 

[Missouri--Ma Betty]

Amen! Pete! Ma