Update

Good morning.



Rhonda is still dealing with a staff infection on her right arm. She saw Dr. Cak (her surgeon) last Thursday and Friday, and sees Dr. Kaminova (her oncologist) this morning, and Dr. Cak again this afternoon. They have her on antiobiotic and pain medication and are watching the infection closely. In addition, they scheduled her to see a doctor specializing in infections this Thursday. Since the infection is contagious, she cannot return to work until it’s cleared up. She won’t commence chemo treatments until the infection has cleared either. Rhonda is trying very hard to stay positive through this, but it is an unexpected setback that is painful, as well as tiring.



Please keep praying for her, asking God to strengthen both her mind and body in the days to come, so that she has the power and conviction to fight the infection physically and mentally. Also keep Al in your prayers as he continues to care for Rhonda.



Thanks to Kathy Juel and Lisa Schmitz for last week’s meals – they were very much enjoyed and appreciated by the Shaws! I’m going to extend out the meals beyond September 12th because of the setback that Rhonda has had to deal with. She is too tired and weak to cook, and Al is trying to keep up with everything else in the meantime. Here’s the meal schedule for next week and beyond:



September 16 - Kim Grandon



September 18 – Angie Koop



September 23 - LeAnn Bakker



September 25 - Sandy Becker



September 30 - Karen Nielsen



October 2 –



October 7 –



October 9 –



Feel free to switch with another person if your date doesn’t work for you, or contact me. Again, please put meals in disposable containers or label your pans so I can be sure & get them back to you. If you are unable to get the meal to Shaws directly, you can drop it off to me (Denise Gibbs) at my office, Correll Law Firm, 411 Main St., Cedar Falls, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call Denise at (319) 983-2470 (home) or (319) 269-6043 (cell), and make arrangements. Shaws home phone: (319) 277-4276. If you want to make something to put in the freezer and get it to me or Shaws before the date I have you scheduled, feel free to do so.



Is there anyone else would like to provide a meal for the dates of October 2, 7, or 9? Does not need to be anything fancy – just a casserole is fine! I’d like to schedule through October 9th, so I only need three others. Let me know if you would be willing to help.



And thank you SO much for your continued support of the Shaws!!



Denise Gibbs