It has been a few weeks since we last updated you all. I have missed the last couple of chemo treatments and my sister Jodi did a great job of filling in for me.
Val is on #4 of #12 of her weekly treatments today. This latest chemo regimen has been much easier for Val to handle. Her tummy hasn’t been as upset and her anxiety challenges have not been an issue! On the Friday of her treatments she is pretty tired but other than that things have been going smoothly.
The kids are getting all set for school which starts this coming Monday. Marching Band has been in full swing for several weeks with Sam and Kara starts fall soccer season right after Labor Day. It feels good to transition to fall activities and a new schedule.
One thing that has really struck me during these treatment days is that cancer doesn’t discriminate. There is lots of waiting on treatment days in between the blood draws, nurse visit and then onto the actual infusion process. This provides me ample time to indulge in one of my favorite activities, “people watching”.
As I observe all the other people doing their waiting as well, you see people from all genders, nationalities and ethnic groups. Young and old alike and it always seems so busy.
This disease has touched many lives and we are all related to each other through the struggle. It is hard to contemplate and wrap my mind around.
As I was doing my devotions the other day I came across this thought that really resonated with me …..
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From Chuck Swindoll’s Daily Devotion.
Have you noticed how suffering brings people together? Have you watched how people join forces to respond to disasters? Hardship forces us to grab hands with one another and pull up closer together. Suffering never ruined a nation! Hardship doesn’t fracture families. Affluence does! But not suffering. Not hardship. It pushes everybody to the same level with the same goal: survival.
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Thank you to all of you who have grabbed hands with Val and our family as we walk this journey together.
Marc
The Gordon Family Site 
You are beautiful Val! I Am so glad you are doing so well!!♡♡♡♡
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Prayers and good thoughts always!
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Glad to hear the treatments are going as well as can be expected. Grateful for family you have to help and be there for you. Great devotional and such true words from a man I consider a godly grandpa figure (Charles Stanley) Praying for you guys as you step into fall in full force. Hugs! Lori and Todd
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Val, you look great, I’m so happy for you and the family that things are going better, Kim and I will continue to pray.
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So good to here that you are progressing well despite the challenges that each day/week brings. Out thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Rick and Sharlene
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It’s good to hear that your recent treatments are a little easier to handle. Whew! You look great, Val! Your smile says a lot: God is good, He’s here with me, His strength is perfect! Thanks for your example and courage! Love you! Bonnie V
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