It is hard to remember that we have only known about Kimberly’s cancer for about 4 months. A recap of the timeline:
- Mid-September 2025 – Suspicious symptoms led to tests where cancer was suspected.
- Mid-October 2025 – Biopsy results return confirming non-small cell lung cancer
- Mid-November 2025 – Chemo begins a 4 cycle regimen (each cycle would be 3 weeks in duration)
- Mid-December 2025 – A follow-up PET scan indicates the cancerous spots are decreasing in size.
- Mid-January 2026 – On January 19, Kimberly started the fourth cycle of chemo.
So what will happen next? Toward the end of this cycle of chemo, a third PET scan will be performed to gauge progress. After that, Kimberly will continue to receive more rounds of chemo with a modified set of medications.
A few FAQs:
How is Kimberly’s kidney doing (she had a kidney transplant in 2012)?Her kidney function is doing great! No impact to date.
How is Kimberly tolerating the treatments?
Honestly, she is doing very well. That is not to say that chemo is FUN (far from it), but she has been doing a great job of taking care of herself, and the Lord has been gracious to answer our prayers by minimizing some of the potential side effects of the treatment.
What does her doctor say?
Kimberly’s doctor is very pleased at how she is tolerating the treatment. We are very blessed to be receiving such great care so close to home.
How are our souls?
Walking through something like this is a bit like running a marathon. Some miles/days are harder than others, but overall, the Lord is good and taking care of us. Tomorrow night I am teaching at our children’s AWANA club at Wildwood. The verse I am teaching is 1 Peter 5:10, “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”
A few takeaways for us in the midst of this trial:
- All trouble is temporary (“After you have suffered for a little while …”)
- God Himself is helping and will continue to help us (“The God of all grace … will Himself …”)
- God helps us with a promise for tomorrow (“…has called you to His eternal glory in Christ…”)
- God helps us with provision for today (“… will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”)
We are seeing the God of all grace help us each day, and we invite you to trust Him with us in this season – both for the trial He has entrusted to us, but also in the the things He is guiding you through.
We are so blessed and encouraged by your care, support, and encouragement.
To God be the glory as we look for His good,
Mark, Kimberly, and Josh