Author Archives: macarisms

As I reflect on life and death this Easter, my prayer continues to be that God will take away my cancer – that I will be fully healed. But I want you to know that I thank God that he … Continue reading →

I spent Tuesday in hospital getting my final ‘full-dose’ chemo treatment. Apparently, limiting this treatment to 4 cycles is the optimum and, if the cancer is not advancing, then they intend to keep me on a 3 weekly ‘maintenance’ chemo … Continue reading →

Some time back, Fiona and I attended a marriage enrichment workshop with other couples from our church. We were all encouraged to graph the high points and low points of our marriages. To be honest, I can’t remember exactly the … Continue reading →

Today is day 14 of my 3rd chemo cycle. The cycle starts with a day in hospital attached to a drip with nasty chemicals being pumped into the body. Then a roller coaster for the next 3 weeks, before you … Continue reading →

Dave is the author of the book Hope Beyond Cure. In December 2011 Dave was diagnosed with lung cancer. To be specific—stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. The cancer was considered inoperable and incurable. Dave has responded well to three weekly chemotherapy treatment … Continue reading →