But His Daddy David had some good advice to share also! Knowing that his wisdom came from the "school of hard knocks" opens my eyes to it's value as well :)

I Chronicles 28:9

"As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it."

I know many of you were looking for an update from me last weekend, but I  
thought I might have a another one at the first of this week, so I decided to  
delay it until today.  First of all, the radiation and chemotherapy  
treatments have been going as well as can be expected at this point. Today  
(Tuesday) marks day number 9 of treatment.  So we have nine finished and  
sixteen to go.  I haven't felt nausea symptoms yet, but just a little queasy  
feeling in my stomach from time to time.  The only other symptom I have  
noticed is general fatigue.  Usually, I feel like I need to take a nap about  
midday.
 
The other new development is actually quite substantial.  Last week I had my  
first consultation with the Endocrinologist.  She asked numerous questions  
about my personal medical history and family history.  After listening to my  
story, she shook her head and said, "Bruce, I don't think you have Type !!  
Diabetes.  In fact, I am almost positive you have Type I Diabetes.  That is  
why your medications have not been working to bring down your blood glucose  
levels.  She then ordered a blood test that would confirm or not confirm her  
suspicions.  Well, the blood tests have come in, and she was right; it  
appears that I was misdiagnosed as a Type II Diabetic at the beginning.   
This explains why I have never been able to regulate my blood glucose  
numbers.  It also explains why I have experienced such dramatic weight  
loss.  It certainly seems to make sense.  In the past week, since I was  
placed on an insulin only treatment, I have already gained a couple of  
pounds.
 
Thus begins an educational process on how to manage Type I Diabetes with  
insulin.  They have set me up with a few classes to get me up to speed and  
to learn how to maintain a consistent level.  Oh well, it's always an  
adventure.  We count on your prayers to keep us going through all the ups  
and downs in this process.  We love and appreciate each one of you.
 
I'll check in again soon,
 
Pastor Bruce