Prayers & Support

Chemo Day! Round 3!

Today was the start of a regimen of yet another Summer sitting in a "Chemo Chair."  Every other Thursday Kent will be one of many people that sit and receive Chemo.
  Today we arrived at the Cancer center and we talked to a social worker.  We were talking to her about renewing a grant that would help us offset some of the medical expenses and she informed us we missed the renewal by one day, major bummer! We have a little wiggle room so we will wait to see if anything new comes up and plan that out when the time arises.
  Kent then went and had his labs drawn.  Every week Kent usually has a certain lab tech that he prefers and she has not been there the last few times.  Many of you know that Kent has a unique sense of humor and that lab tech always seemed to "get" Kent.:)  We then, get a call into the "Chemo Pod."  Kent takes his spot and then quietly waited to learn about the drill this time around.  Kent will be on the same Chemo that he was on before.  It is called, Folfiri, this name is an acronym for many "drugs" that are administered to him.  The Doctor  has also added in one new bio agent- Zaltrap.   Kent was "hooked up" and within the 1st Hour and a half I could tell that the chemo was taking a toll on his body.  He was very tired and became very quiet.  I somewhat recall this from the 1st Chemo of round 1 and 2.  His body needs to figure out the gruel of the harsh reality of what Chemo does. 

On Chemo days Kent and I often sit alone and often talk, or watch videos, or see who we can give a smile to in our "pod" area.  Today, we had two visitors one was an old co worker of Kent and the other a new friend from Sunrise.  Today, we were encouraged by their love and support.  At times, we can get down just from the reality of this terrible disease and it was so nice to be encouraged.  We would like to thank both of them for coming out and visiting with us. 

One of the last treatments of the last rounds Kent had, Kent met a gentleman that was on a cancer journey himself.  They started talking together and built a friendship.  Kent asked me today,  "I wonder what happen to him."  I said, " I have know idea, but maybe we will see him again."  as Kent was walking down the isle we saw him and later Kent was able to talk to him.  We are very thankful for friendships and others to walk this journey with us. 

Speaking of others to journeying with us.... A couple of weeks ago, Kent and My dad received a email from one of their doctors that they were running in the 25 K River Bank Run and they had a goal in mind.  Their goal was to finish the race.  Not in any record speed but to finish.  Along the way he listened to worship songs that my mom (representing my dad) and Kent had given him to listen to as he raced in Honor of them.  What many of you need to know is that this Doctor is a true man of God .  He as a doctor takes care of Kent and my Dad's medical needs but also is invested in helping them spiritually, and emotionally.  He is one of a kind and I myself am fortunate to call him my Doctor as well.  We were honored.   Many of you know that last year my aunt ran a marathon in honor of Kent and prayed for him as well.  We are so honored and thankful  that these individuals have invested their quiet time either with music or without, praying for both Kent and my dad.  It is a blessing to have such a support system.  We say a HUGE THANK YOU!

As I Finish this post I would like to say, How blessed not only the three of us have been but the entire Breen family has been.  Many of you have walked along side of us, prayed for us, done practical every day tasks for us, and we can not say enough how much we Love you and are grateful for you!   I am overwhelmed with all the care, love and prayers.  Leah,