Update from Doctor

I keep getting so many responses as to how many look to the update page that I am wanting to be a little more pro-active as to keeping everyone updated. Sherry and I just got back from the doctor to see how my blood counts were doing and to check out the results from the Cat-Scan last week. Well, as expected the blood counts are dropping, which simply means I get tired and have to watch being around very many people - especially sick ones!! He said that the Cat-Scan showed that the original tumor was doing good - still somewhat dormant. That some of the bone concerns actually looked better, but that some of the Lymph nodes looked larger, but that could be that they are reacting to the Chemo as if they are injured. I have had one of my best weeks since last Thursday with minimal pain and a touch of normalcy. The doctor said if the Lymph-nodes would have actually been growing that I would have been in more pain - not less. I believe God is doing a work!!! So many people praying, qouting scriptures, and believeing with us. I am amazed at the people I am hearing from - some from 20+ years ago! My next set of Chemo is set for March 3,4,5th - so be praying, because then we return to M.D. Anderson. As I preached this past Sunday - a little crumb from His table is enough to do the work!!! We Love You!! Pastor

Second Round of Chemo

Well, yesterday I started the second round of this kind of chemo. It takes about 8 hours. We arrived about 10:30 and got out about 6:45, and that's about all I remember. I had some back pain in the morning so took some of my night time pain medicine, knowing I was going to be sitting in a vinyl recliner all day. Well, I slept most the day, then I slept all night. Poor Sherry had to sit there that whole time without much conversation from me. The doctor has scheduled a CT Scan for Wed. to just see how things are going. We will also have chemo (about 2 hours) today and tomorrow. I must say that the continued response from so many of you has kept our spirits lifted. Continue to pray for us and keep writing those comments they mean everything. We love all of you so much and realize the family that we have made through the years is tremendous. Thank-you so much and remember that we love you!!!! God is greater than all our afflictions!!! Pastor Eric Olsen

Update From Sherry

I thought I would give you an update on Eric's progress. He had his chemo for three days last week. This chemo is one of the worst. It has had its effects on him. He has been really tired but the worst has been the pain that it has created due to the decrease in bone marrow. He has kept his spirits up but his physical has been down. We know that God is in control and this to will pass. We are praying that his blood counts come up and for a good week. He will have chemo again on Feb. 11, 12, and 13. Thank you for loving us and most of all for your continued prayers. We really feel the results of your prayers. Love you all, Sherry