Another Update

I apologize for not updating sooner but the last week or so has been rather hectic. I returned from Dallas and my brother-in-laws funeral last Thursday and had my first harsh Chemo on that Friday. I then had two more treatments on Monday and Tuesday. I was just exhausted the first of the week and when we met with my doctor yesterday (Thursday) he told me that he expected it to knock me down, but in doing so it was also knocking the cancer down. I started radiation this week and it has seemed to have no affect. It is now Friday and I am feeling better than I have for over a week. I can not tell you how your prayers and love have overwhelmed me and I can truly say that Sherry and I feel them. I will be preaching on Sunday and I feel so passionate about the message I am preaching, "The Battle For Our Faith". Thank-You and I love you! Pastor Olsen

A New Week

It is Monday, October 15th and so much has happened recently. Last week Sherry and I went to South Carolina to see our grandson, Chase Matthew, to be born. On Saturday morning before we headed back we were called and told that Sherry's brother, Jason, 32 had died in a car accident, so we are now headed to Dallas for the funeral. Pray for the family. While in Dallas I was called from one of my doctors and informed that the Tumor Board met with my case and decided to change my chemo. It seems that after a second look at the pathological report my cancer is a little different. So it is a little more extensive, but they feel that this new chemo will attack it. I also went today to get my body marked to begin radiation. So much happening, but our faith is in God. The old song declares that when all around is sinking sand on Christ the solid rock I stand, and indeed we do!!!! Thanks - Eric

First Week of Chemo

I just got back from the doctor after my first week of Chemo to get a new bag of chemo and have my first assessment. The blood work came back great - a little low on platelets which explains being tired a little - but everything looks great. I have really had no side effects of which I really give the Lord all the praise. While waiting for my chemo to get to the doctor from Baptist Hospital a young man recognized me as he had been to a wedding here a couple of years ago. He told me that he and his wife had talked about that ceremony a couple of times. So I gave him my card and told him to come join us. I believe every day God has those God appointments for us. God never stops amazing me. I am looking for every opportunity to reach someone for him. Have a great day - and have I told you lately how much I love and appreciate you??? Well I do!!! Pastor Olsen

Update on Condition

Just wanted to update everyone on how things are going! First of all let me thank everyone for the cards, e-mails, just everything. As I announced on Sunday, last week (9-24) my oncologist gave me the results from all the tests, including the full body scan (pet scan) and said that the cancer is no where else in my body. That was great news! So Friday I went in and they started my chemotherapy. It is a pump that I wear that sends the chemo directly into my chest. I go every week to get a new bag of medicine. So if you see something under my shirt that looks like it is protruding, besides my stomach, it is this pump. Four days into the chemo I am feeling pretty good although today I had a little buzz. Again I will post new updates to keep you informed. Thanks for caring and loving!!!!!!! Pastor Olsen