Christen has been home since last Tuesday evening!!! It has been wonderful to be home. I don't believe I've ever been so thankful to be able to just wash dishes and fold laundry--amazing how things can really change one's perspective.
THANK YOU ALL for your continued support and prayers. We feel God's answers to them. Christen was much better last Wednesday evening through Sunday.
One morning I was delightfully surprised to see her up and in the kitchen fixing her own breakfast and eating at the table---perhaps only the second time she's been up to doing that this year! She enjoyed reading a magazine, a little card making, and with the nurse's permission even made it out to the store (what girl doesn't want to shop?!) and to church on Sunday!
All of these were very special treats, not usually something she'd be up for or able to do.
Today, she wasn't feeling great at all and was very tired. Her labs this morning showed that levels had dropped over the weekend (as expected) thus bringing fatigue and a more careful check for fevers. She had to have lab work done twice today as the morning labs came back with alerts. We thought we might be headed back to UVA hospital this evening, but the 4:00 labs were ok. Thank you, God, for the gift of remaining at home another evening!
We still have to nail down a final decision for the remaining course of treatment. Christen returns for chemo on Thursday which likely runs back to back with the following treatments thus putting us in the hospital from the 15th of May through possibly June 2nd or 3rd with only a few days off.
It's been wonderful to have a little break. Pray for strength for Christen especially and for each of us.
As you think of Christen, would you also pray for another girl, Nicole, the same age in Philadelphia with the same cancer as Christen's and her family.
Her femur broke necessitating being bedridden. She'd just lost her father to cancer about a month ago, only a few weeks after being diagnosed herself.
I can't imagine...
"For You are my hope, O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth." Psalm
71:5
Debbie
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We will be praying. Thank you so much for sharing this. It is so encouraging and I cannot begin to think of how many lives Christen and your family has impacted -- the lives of people you've never even met. Your faith is so inspiring. Just last night, our pastor did a sermon on having God's perspective through the trials. It was a blessing to see that in practice this morning. God bless you.
A "normal" day is a gift - you are right. I am rejoicing with you - and praying still.
Kathryn
We love you!!!
Christen looked so beautiful on Sunday and it was so good to see her! We are continually praying for all of you and trust that God will direct you in the decisions you have to make. He is faithful!
Much love.
Gayle
Thank you for this uplifting and encouraging post. It reminds me how much I take for granted. Your entire family is such a blessing to us, as well as to many. Lean on Jesus, taking one baby step at a time. He will show you the way.
It was absolutely wonderful to see Christen on Sunday. We are so glad that you were able to make it, Christen. And, Debbie, it was just as wonderful to see you there, too. We will continue to pray for healing, pain control, nausea control, good lab results and wisdom for all involved in making the next medical decisions. We pray for you every day, and we love you so.
Dearest Christen,
The Lord loves you and keeps you. May you feel His presence continually as you cling to Him. May He bring you comfort in the shadow of His wings! May these hard times become a distant memory. Go, girl! The angels applaud you, dearest. The saints rejoice at your holding on to the knowledge of His lovingkindness.
Anette
We are praying for you as you get ready to head down to UVA. WE love you, each one of you.
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