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News from Clinton & Tracy...
Hi everyone
We thought we would take a bit to time to let you know how things are going for us at the moment.
The last few weeks have been a pretty trying time, but also with a number of highlights. We have had visits from Tracy's parents (Bart and Tania) and Clinton' parents (Hans and Colleen) and brother and sister in law (Jared and Candis). It has been great to catch up with family again, even if the circumstances have not been all that desirable.
We have just returned from a week on the Sunshine Coast with just the 5 of us. It was great to get away, and get a bit of space after a few weeks with others staying in the house. It was nice to chill out on the beach, spend some time with the kids and live as ‘normal' as possible in the current circumstances.
On Friday just gone (12th) we had our appointment with the oncologist, following his trip to Europe. Obviously that conference did not come up with anything new, and so the status quo remains. We were asked what we wanted to do next (chemotherapy or not) and when we said ‘nothing' he was quite happy with that.
I continue on the ‘alternative' therapy. It has been over 3 weeks now. The diet is very strict, I drink 2-3 liters of freshly squeezed vegetable juice a day, swallow a number of other nasties, and have a couple of other aspects to the therapy (which are not fit for general email). We have just received a government approval for a further element to the treatment which we hope to start as soon as possible.
I generally feel quite well, if a little tired at times, especially in the afternoons. Friday afternoon I was completely written off for a number of hours, but that is also supposed to be a result of the therapy.
It is fair to say that this whole time is a real test / stretch of faith. There are times where we feel ‘safe' knowing that we are in God's hands, and other times when He seems to have lost control, and we are on our own. But our hope rests in the fact that God is not beholden to the way we feel, but is faithful no matter what.
At the moment we don't plan too far ahead at any one time. At this point, I am planning to restart ‘work' in Redlands in the coming week, as much as energy and time (the treatment takes up a fair bit) allow. Tracy's Mum Tania returns at the end of the coming week to help us out for a little while.
We want to say a huge thank you to all those who have encouraged us, prayed for us, sent us cards, emails, and txts. Thanks to all those who have helped practically in whatever way they can, it is much appreciated. We regularly thank God for all of you. The level of support has been amazing.
Clinton, Tracy, Tane, Ky and Kezia.