Dean P. Demos

The day of testing was pretty easy.  My monthly dose of bone strengthener must be working … Janice had a tough time drilling thru the bone in my hip for the biopsy.  Patty says the process looks like someone in the garage working on their car.  I’m the car.

We travel back to Northside Hospital to meet with Dr. Solomon on Sept. 30, our daughter Julie’s birthday.  He will discuss the test results and answer any questions we have.

Personally, the biggest downside to having Multiple Myeloma is going thru the inconvenience of all the medical procedures, medicinal side effects, and the loss of energy.

One of our school nurses mentioned that the disease depletes my energy.  It’s a new challenge I must face … so I try other methods of energy recovery; B-12 energy packs, pacing, resting before I exhaust myself, and simply putting my hands in the air toward heaven and declaring, “I can do all thing thru Christ Who strengthens me.”

Lord Jesus, give me the strength I need to accomplish Your will in my life.  Everything I have and need is found in You.

Patty and I will make another trip to Northside Hospital Thursday for my six month testing … another bone marrow biopsy, a full body bone scan, and a 24-hour urine analysis (determines how much useless protein the myeloma cells are producing.)

If only my plasma cells would keep from turning cancerous … if only every thought, motive and action would keep from serving self … if only every student would obey and study … if only every thief would keep their hands on their own possessions … if only every driver would drive the speed limit … IF ONLY.

We live in a fallen world.  People need the Lord.  I need the Lord. 

Lord, let every facet of my life be touched with Your presence and power.  Heal me, keep me from sin, and let me be an influence for You as I face my own challenges and as I do my earthly job.  In Jesus’ name.