We met with Christen's oncologist today at UVA. The visit went well except that Christen's pain was hard to manage (keeping it under control), and she was nauseous (losing her breakfast on the way down). We were given a different medicine for her pain and hope it works much better; please pray that it will. We like the doctor and think she will receive good care from him. We are scheduled to start chemo next Tuesday, January 15th. The pain should lessen when the chemo starts. Christen will be in the hospital until Thursday or Friday depending on how things go. We were able to get the EKG completed, and the one other "baseline" test required will be completed Tuesday morning prior to the start of the chemo. Thanks for your prayers about that. God was good in letting us get a dental and orthodontist appointment for Christen on Monday before the start of her treatment. She commented that everything seemed to be fitting together so perfectly, referring that God had it all arranged.
Elizabeth was with us the whole day and was a great help! She understands so much about what we are facing since her husband went through chemo, and she is almost done with her studies to be a Nurse Practitioner. It was such a blessing to have her help us interpret and understand. Thank you Elizabeth and thanks to your family for giving her up for our benefit.
Wendy's van was great and made for a comfortable ride for Christen. Thanks Wendy. We will enjoy it again tomorrow.
We have another big day tomorrow with our visit at CHOP (Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia) leaving about 5:30 am. Abigail is going along with us to keep Christen company. It's always great to have a cheerful face along.
We are meeting so many new and wonderful people. We are so thankful for all of our old friends and our new ones!!!!
Please pray for safety tomorrow and for strength and good health for Christen (and the rest of the family as well) as she goes into next week.
Thanks for lifting us up before God's throne. What a gift that is!
Steve & Debbie for the family
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Praise God that you had a safe trip and that a lot was accomplished. We will pray that tomorrow's trip is also safe. The Lord has blessed Christen with many good friends.
God has paved the way before you, appointments, transportation, friends with medical knowledge, and the list goes on and on.
Christen, we are praying for you...a lot.
With love,
The Wellingtons
We will continue to pray for reduced pain and nausea. Have fun with Abigail tomorrow - praying that it's a good trip.
Praying for safety and "joy in the journey" for you folks. Hospital days can be long and full of waiting, listening, and trying to take it all in. What a blessing to have good friends to come along, friends to help add some sparkle amidst the very real pain and challenges.
You are all are much-loved, here on earth and by the King of Kings. It's ironic that so many of the medical professionals who are serving you may not realize how well-connected you are - that you are VIPs in God's family. I'm sure He is bringing Christians to serve you - and also others for you to serve by modeling dependenace on God.
Perhaps you heard the story of how one of Virginia Dodds' roomates at the hospital came to faith through the witness of her many praying visitors. Nothing is wasted!
It is a blessing to pray for you and to read your blog of God's faithfulness.
"I have never seen the righteous forsaken"....
Kathryn Pugh
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