Okay, so it's not really a port. It's called a "Groshong Catheter". But it's still sticking out of my chest. Surgery wasn't as crazy as I'd thought it would be. But five medical people in one room standing over you is still a lot. It feels like I've done a bunch of reps with a really heavy weight bar. And did I mention there are things sticking out of my chest? Oh, and my skin is blue. The cleaning substance they used dyes your skin blue. So I look like I've either just been to a football game, or I'm auditioning for a smurf.
We're at Virginia Mason now, waiting for the nurse to show herself. Good thing we checked in early. Thank you all for your prayers, they helped me a lot today. If you're interested in visiting me, please contact Lisa.
Please continue to pray that my nausea will be minimal while I'm here. Thanks again for all the support.
~B.
Ben and LIsa,
ReplyDeletethanks for the email updates... It helps us know how you are doing and how to pray... We are with you daily...
Hang in there!
Steve and Stephanie
Ben:
ReplyDeleteYour sense of humor brings joy, no matter the situation. "Postportum" - cute!
Praying for you today, that the docs will act on any side effect symptoms quickly and head them off effectively. May your body tolerate the chemo better this round.
In His love,
Mare Sullivan
Your in my prayers and i read your blog daily.
ReplyDeleteWe're praying for you constantly, Ben! Thank you for blogging and letting us know how you're doing.
ReplyDeleteBen,
ReplyDeleteRolane and I continue to lift you and Lisa up to the Lord. Glad you had a good time on the island last weekend. We're praying you through this week!
We love you guys!
__Mick__
Ben,
ReplyDeleteYour sense of humor in the midst of all your going through is really amazing. I appreciate your honesty in asking for prayer and your simple child-like dependence on God's strength during this time. I was reminded of a song our youth group likes to sing written by Tree63. I'm sure you and Lisa are familiar with -
Blessed be your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where the streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name
Blessed be your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be your name
Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name
Blessed be your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's all as it should be
Blessed be your name
Blessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be your name
Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, Blessed be your name
I see this attitude in you. Continue to thank God for each and every blessing that comes from this bout with cancer ...and remember that you a choice to praise Him when things aren't going that well may be the "purest" form of worship.
Nancie and continue to uphold you and Lisa regularly in prayer.