Author Archives: PastorBobLifeGate
It’s a miracle
Today I spent three and a half hours hooked up to a machine that took the stem cells out of my blood. They needed to harvest 6.6 million stem cells to have enough for 3 transplants. Usually it takes two … Continue reading
Maybe I’m a wimp but…
Today at the University of Penn was a challenge. First I was to get blood work. At the Apheresis wing, I found out that I was to have a catheter in my neck. Now maybe that is nothing to you … Continue reading
There she was…at the top of the steps.
The door opened and there she was at the top of the steps. You could see the anticipation on her face and a slight smile. Do doubt she was anticipating what she was about to do, torture her husband, one … Continue reading
Get up!!!
The story of Jesus and the invalid at the pool of Bethesda has many lessons for us. (John 5:1-15) Instead of sympathizing with the man, Jesus tells him to get up. This man had 38 years of the same old … Continue reading
They both stabbed me!!!
It is a conspiracy, mother and daughter, both with needles chasing me around the house. Have you ever heard of the movie, “Dumb and Dumber?” This has nothing to do with this. Actually, the movie, “Multiplicity” with Michael Keaton is … Continue reading
My wife stabbed me!!!
Married is tough enough but….give your wife a needle to use on you and….well years of anger come out. Just kidding. Today was my first day of stem cell mobilization and fortunately we had our friend, a real nurse, demonstrate … Continue reading
Birth…Day
Thanks to all for thinking of me on my birthday. I am humbled that so many people wished me happy birthday. Birthdays are kind of interesting. Each of us celebrate on our birthdays the beginning of our existence. But God … Continue reading
Here we go!!!
Here we go!!! Friday I get a shot of Neupogen to begin mobilizing the stem cells in my bone marrow. 4 days of that stuff and then Monday I get an double IV put in and begin Mozobil. That drug … Continue reading
Don’t hold stuff too tight
Sunday I preached on Philippians 4:10-19. You can listen to the whole sermon if you like at http://fgfnj.org/index.php/extensions/listen-to-sermons. I learned so much from the Apostle Paul. He learned the secret of being content. He didn’t need the latest iPhone, newest car, … Continue reading
Stem cell transplant
Hi folks, I purposely have not blogged for a few weeks. I wanted to give everyone an update of what has happened to me medically. August 21st I met with the top expert at the University of Penn and he … Continue reading
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