Author Archives: caryschmidt

quick update on treatment #7

Posted on February 27, 2011 by caryschmidt

I’m one week into treatment #7, and I’m sorry to report, it’s still winning! Monday through Friday, I was pretty much in bed except for about 4 hours. Thankfully, the nausea medication is working, but in the words of one … Continue reading →

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huge news today!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by caryschmidt

Treatment #7 is now coursing its way through my unhappy body, and the resulting revolt presently taking place will probably make this post short. But in the middle of my treatment today, the doctor stepped in with the report from … Continue reading →

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halfway there…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by caryschmidt

I know, I’m due for an update. I’m sorry. The past few weeks have been a real roller coaster ride and there hasn’t been a lot of energy for updating.There’s a lot to report, some negative, some positive—so here goes:

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commitments and prayers for the 43rd year

Posted on February 3, 2011 by caryschmidt

Today I hit big #42. Strangest birthday ever. Don’t get me wrong. It’s been a great one, but unusual in regards to the season of trial we are venturing through. Health wise, I’m coughing my head off today (and in … Continue reading →

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treatment #5 update

Posted on January 30, 2011 by caryschmidt

Well, just a quick update to those of you who are wondering. Treatment five was merciful until yesterday. I actually had a pretty good week—including getting to attend the teen retreat and moderately participate. When I got back into town … Continue reading →

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good bye hair, hello bald

Posted on January 26, 2011 by caryschmidt

Well, today I took the plunge! After hanging on to hair as long as possible, my wife finally convinced me that I was looking a bit too patchy. So, when finally feeling awake and well enough, I got the shaver … Continue reading →

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blessings, beaches, and treatment #5

Posted on January 25, 2011 by caryschmidt

It’s been a while since I’ve written a serious update. I’m amazed at how God grants blessings amidst burdens. That’s how our lives are right now—lots of blessings and lots of burdens, but the blessings always outweigh the burdens. I … Continue reading →

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taking a break with dana

Posted on January 17, 2011 by caryschmidt

For the past few Januarys, Dana and I have tried to take some vacation days just to get away as a couple. Today is the day we leave, and wow are we excited! Never before in our 21 years of … Continue reading →

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quick update on treatment #4

Posted on January 12, 2011 by caryschmidt

I’m two days into this treatment and wanted to give a quick update. Yesterday I was about 80% normal, and today about 70%. The nurse warned me that it’s pretty common for these treatments to have their worst impact about … Continue reading →

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ten ways to avoid chemo…

Posted on January 9, 2011 by caryschmidt

I’m trying to think of ways to avoid chemo tomorrow—here are my top 10 ideas: 1. Hang around sick people and breath deeply—borrowing a virus already worked once. 2. Flee the country—I have missionary friends in lots of places. Plus … Continue reading →

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