Hi Everyone!
Sorry it's been awhile since the last post...but we really weren't sure what the latest update was until now. So far..no chemo. Unfortunately :( But, soon! We're looking at Monday now. Yesterday there was a bit of frustration on our end because we had Doctors (Oncologists, Infectious Disease and Lung Specialist) in talking with us about results from the CATscan of the lungs. They have found some fluid that makes them worried about infection. They want to do a Bronchosapy to take a closer look and get a sample of the fluid so they can culture it and find out if there is a cause for concern. They weren't sure if they wanted to start the next round of chemotherapy in case this were to turn into something bigger upon treatment (when her body is the weakest). We are glad they are taking precautions, but all delays makes for more time here..and we would just like to get this over with as soon as possible. They understood our frustration! Mary woke up with a spiked fever on Thurs morning and they did not like that one bit - and that's why we've been through the mill! But, God has a plan! We know He is at work..after her bone marrow biopsy they looked at the results and thought she had 70% of the luekemia cells in her..but today they said they were wrong. There is only 25%! Thank the Lord!! We'll take that!
Mary's hair is pretty well gone now. We cut it off today pretty short...not quite ready for the buzz, but it's time for the hats and scarves. It wasn't the easiest thing to do - but Madi and Taylor sang songs and hugged her along the way :) It was good to have the girls here because they still showed the same love to her before and after the cut..it didn't bother them the least. Mary saw things through their eyes..and oh how wonderful childlike faith is!! Mary is still as beautiful as ever! But the cancer became more real..it was tough!
When I arrived on Wed., it was not one of Mary's best days..but yesterday and today have been good days! Praise the Lord!! Strength will rise when we wait upon the Lord. So we will wait upon Him and continue to trust in His ultimate plan. Please pray for the upcoming test and the 2nd round of chemo on Monday.
We will definitely be praying. What great news about the bone marrow!! That is awesome!
ReplyDeleteHow special it must've been for the girls to be able to take part in such a memorable event. I am sure it was tough, though. Nothing will take away from that beautiful face and gorgeous blue eyes - and that smile! Isn't it great that kids don't see life like we do - there's a lesson in that, isn't there? No wonder Jesus said that we have to be like them. :)
Julie, thanks for your post and your transparency. Thanks for allowing all of us to journey with all of you through this. Love you guys! Good night.
Mary,
ReplyDeleteWe just want you to know we are still praying for you and missing you. Wednesdays just aren't the same. I'm so sorry you are having to go through all this. It sure sounds like the grandkids are being a big help. They're great, huh?
Well, take care. I would love to give you a hug in person, but I'm sure you can get one of your precious family members to give you a big one from me!!
God is working in and through you. Soon the evidence of that will be even more clear!
Love, Debbie
Mary, Woke with prayer early today on your behalf. Know He hears them from so many family and friends hourly for you. He is our refuge and strength. Praying you will feel that comfort today! Praise God for your family's love and encouragement - especially those angelic grandbabies!! Keep smiling - yours is contagious!! Love to you and all, I will continue to pray without ceasing, Lynn
ReplyDeleteAny thought I have of you Mary is one of exuberance...cheering at a game, playing with children, visiting with family and friends...and when I see you in my mind's eye, you are always smiling...I have never thought of you as the person with the hair....you know how sometimes that is a memory of someone..it has never been one I have had of you..so with or without..you are still smiling and exuberant.
ReplyDeletepraying, love to you all...cathy bergstrom
Mary, although your hair is beautiful, it isn't what makes you beautiful.Christ in you...that's what makes you so beautiful! And you already know this...but it still must be very difficult.
ReplyDeletePraying without ceasing and waiting for a miracle,
Jeff and Dee
Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteI am with the majority. Your blue eyes and smile are the first things I see too. Keep smiling and if you feel like being a brunette for awhile my sister sent me two great wigs.
I'll send pics via facebook. Love you, praying for you.
Blessings,
Tracy
I'm thinking about you and praying for you every day Mary! I'm hoping to come see you soon but i've been really busy with volleyball. I love you and keep fighting. :)
ReplyDelete-Emily Kaufmann
Mary, I am so sorry that I can't come up this week, But, I am totally doing that for you. I have been feeling like I'm getting a cold for a few days, I don't know if it is allergies or what, but I don't want to take a chance. So, I will be pumping up all my vitamines so I can come up next week! I miss you and you are never off my mind! We are praying for you constently! I will be going with Kathy on Sun. and will pick up your things to sell too. I love you, be strong beautiful girl! Love, Kimmy
ReplyDeleteMorning Momma P. I woke up thinking so strongly about you this morning. I hope you are finding peace in the midst of this storm. As Adam and I worshiped in church yesterday with tears streaming down our faces, we were wishing this all was over, but we do believe in His plan and His timing and His goal to bring more people to their knees. I told Him this morning, we are there Lord.
ReplyDeleteWe pray for you each day and ache to be there with you. We can't wait to see you next. Stay strong and remember... “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world”
Love you