Hi everyone. I'm sitting up here with mom tonight after a nice slow weekend. Mom is still feeling well aside from fatigue (from her blood levels dropping and the medicine they give her) and some nausea. She's DONE with her chemo as of last night, so that's definitely exciting. The chemo hasn't taken full effect, and probably won't have moved through her system fully until a couple weeks from now. For now we just wait and keep her company as the medicine does its work. It gets hard for her being closed into a hospital room for weeks at a time, but she knows she has to fight this sickness and get home as soon as she can.
Today is day 6 on Mom's schedule. Day 1 was when she started chemo and Day 21 (which is December 17th) they will do a bone marrow biopsy. We're unsure of when she'll be able to go home. It depends on lots of things such as how she's feeling, how her counts are coming back, and if her doctor wants her to stay here til they get the results of the biopsy back. We'll keep you updated as we get more information but so much of it is up in the air at this point.
Mom is asking for prayer for patience in this waiting period. Also that she gets through this tougher week well. And finally that this new chemo gets rid of her cancer for good! We also pray for each of you, our family and friends, that you trust in the Lord through any trials you may have going on in your lives today. He is the One who will get us through!
Mom's address:
Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E. Superior
Room 1570
Chicago, IL 60611
Mary, I was so excited to hear that you were chosen for the trial. That actually sounds kind of weird as I say it. You were chosen for this trial as in , you were chosen to be one of the last ones to be a part of this study of this new chemo. But, you were also allowed to go through this trial one more time... I'm not sure why, and you're probably not either, but I can say that God trusts you with it. God will shine through in your weakness. He will make you strong, and He will never ever leave you. I love you, Mary. I'm praying for you - you are one of the strongest and bravest people I know!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! God has put you on my heart very often these past few weeks. You are an amazingly strong woman in spirit and body. Praying God will fill you with patience and hope during your waiting period. Glad to hear you have plenty of visitors. You are a friend to many and now the blessing is returned. God Bless and Keep You in the coming weeks, "Miracle Mary"!
ReplyDeleteIn His Love,
Joan O'Flanagan
Mary, you and your family are in our prayers for continued strength. We are hoping to visit you, but hopefully you will be
ReplyDeletehome before my scheduled appointment. Love ya, Jean