Hello all,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is having a snuggly rainy day with a whole lot of blankets. They said she would have a very cold winter because the chemo basically messes with your thermostat. Anyway, she is feeling o.k. so far today. She walked yesterday and ate some soup for dinner. No side effects yet from the Reglan although we are keeping a close eye on her. Thanks to all you super prayer partners out there keeping the hotlines to Heaven busy. We love you for that! hugs, janet
"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." Psalm 31:24
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday Day +86
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Good job on all the prayers. Erin had a really good day yesterday. She was awake for 12 hours. We are praising God for an almost normal Erin. She hasn't been awake for 12 hours in 5 months!! She is always so tired, she usually requires 2-3 naps a day, just like a baby. It was incredible. Then she had a bad bout of nausea in the night, so it soured our victory a little. Today we went to the clinic and got a bunch of questions answered. They are going to start her on some Reglan to see if it helps her nausea. We thought she was allergic to it because in the hospital, she got a hot flush when they gave it to her. But we are willing to try the pill form to see if it helps. We also found out we can have a live Christmas tree this year. That is a praise too. We are going to hang on to her central line until these stomach issues are under control but that is o.k. with us. The daily IV fluids are such a help when she is nauseous. Her numbers looked good but her magnesium is still really low. That is also in the IV fluids. The only number I don't like is the continued weight loss. She is down 25 lbs from where she started. That's too much. O.K. Warriors, you have your assignments. Conquer the enemy with your faith! We want no more nausea, no more weight loss, normal magnesium levels and more energy! Go Team! Seriously, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your compassion and prayers! hugs, janet
"Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:11 AMEN
Good job on all the prayers. Erin had a really good day yesterday. She was awake for 12 hours. We are praising God for an almost normal Erin. She hasn't been awake for 12 hours in 5 months!! She is always so tired, she usually requires 2-3 naps a day, just like a baby. It was incredible. Then she had a bad bout of nausea in the night, so it soured our victory a little. Today we went to the clinic and got a bunch of questions answered. They are going to start her on some Reglan to see if it helps her nausea. We thought she was allergic to it because in the hospital, she got a hot flush when they gave it to her. But we are willing to try the pill form to see if it helps. We also found out we can have a live Christmas tree this year. That is a praise too. We are going to hang on to her central line until these stomach issues are under control but that is o.k. with us. The daily IV fluids are such a help when she is nauseous. Her numbers looked good but her magnesium is still really low. That is also in the IV fluids. The only number I don't like is the continued weight loss. She is down 25 lbs from where she started. That's too much. O.K. Warriors, you have your assignments. Conquer the enemy with your faith! We want no more nausea, no more weight loss, normal magnesium levels and more energy! Go Team! Seriously, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your compassion and prayers! hugs, janet
"Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:11 AMEN
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Sunday Day +85
Happy Sabbath Everyone,
Thank you so much for your prayers!! Erin was able to go to the dinner at church last night but only made it through half the entree. She and Bill went home. I am so sorry she missed the fashion show some of the youth put on and the speaker, our own Ramona. She had fun while she lasted! It was great for her to want to get out and actually attempt it, but by the time she showers and dresses, she's done for the day. She did end up using her bucket when she got home. I don't know if we should blame Bill's driving or what!
Today is a new day and we are praying for God's blessings on her stomach. She ate a couple of bites of brunch. We go to the clinic tomorrow, so we will see what they say. Please pray for God to cover every detail of Erin's needs. We probably don't have a clue what most of them are, we just pray for the obvious things like her energy and her nausea. Thanks for helping with the prayers, it is a constant need. hugs, janet
"Is this not the kind of fasting I have chosen; to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter - when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you , and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I." Isaiah 58:6-9
Thank you so much for your prayers!! Erin was able to go to the dinner at church last night but only made it through half the entree. She and Bill went home. I am so sorry she missed the fashion show some of the youth put on and the speaker, our own Ramona. She had fun while she lasted! It was great for her to want to get out and actually attempt it, but by the time she showers and dresses, she's done for the day. She did end up using her bucket when she got home. I don't know if we should blame Bill's driving or what!
Today is a new day and we are praying for God's blessings on her stomach. She ate a couple of bites of brunch. We go to the clinic tomorrow, so we will see what they say. Please pray for God to cover every detail of Erin's needs. We probably don't have a clue what most of them are, we just pray for the obvious things like her energy and her nausea. Thanks for helping with the prayers, it is a constant need. hugs, janet
"Is this not the kind of fasting I have chosen; to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter - when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you , and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I." Isaiah 58:6-9
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Sat
Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers!! We praise God for another day toward good health, even if it is just baby steps. Erin is having a not-so-great morning again. She got up to the wonderful smells of her father cooking breakfast and only ate one bite of toast. Please pray for her stomach, her stomach and her stomach. We have tried everything. She had a piece of pizza last night. I guess that wasn't a good idea, but we have to go with whatever she thinks she can eat at the time. I offered her lentil loaf...I dont' know why she turned her nose up at it.
She is planning on attending a dinner at church tonight, hope she feels up to it. She would enjoy the company, and the opportunity to get out of the house. Until then, it's the couch and the food network. Let's call it culinary therapy.
Blessings on your weekend. Go Dawgs! love, janet
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1Corinthians 2:9
Thanks for the prayers!! We praise God for another day toward good health, even if it is just baby steps. Erin is having a not-so-great morning again. She got up to the wonderful smells of her father cooking breakfast and only ate one bite of toast. Please pray for her stomach, her stomach and her stomach. We have tried everything. She had a piece of pizza last night. I guess that wasn't a good idea, but we have to go with whatever she thinks she can eat at the time. I offered her lentil loaf...I dont' know why she turned her nose up at it.
She is planning on attending a dinner at church tonight, hope she feels up to it. She would enjoy the company, and the opportunity to get out of the house. Until then, it's the couch and the food network. Let's call it culinary therapy.
Blessings on your weekend. Go Dawgs! love, janet
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1Corinthians 2:9
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday
Hey all,
Thanks for being our prayer warriors. Erin did get to go shopping yesterday but had to sit down in every store. She did great until we got home and then it went south. The rest of the evening was o.k. but it definitely took all her energy to go out of the house. Today is having a questionable start. She is nauseous and taking it slow. I really thought we would have a gradual recovery from this nausea but it just seems to be hanging on. We are now going to start weaning her Oxycontin which is a long acting pain reliever. Maybe it is contributing to her nausea. Please pray for it to let up. Nausea is miserable, especially for months on end!! All you Moms out there can give us an AMEN on that I am sure! The praise with nausea is that as soon as you let it out, you feel better for a while. Small comfort but you have to find something good in everything! Blessings on your day! love, janet
"A cheerful heart is good medicine..." Proverbs 17:22
Thanks for being our prayer warriors. Erin did get to go shopping yesterday but had to sit down in every store. She did great until we got home and then it went south. The rest of the evening was o.k. but it definitely took all her energy to go out of the house. Today is having a questionable start. She is nauseous and taking it slow. I really thought we would have a gradual recovery from this nausea but it just seems to be hanging on. We are now going to start weaning her Oxycontin which is a long acting pain reliever. Maybe it is contributing to her nausea. Please pray for it to let up. Nausea is miserable, especially for months on end!! All you Moms out there can give us an AMEN on that I am sure! The praise with nausea is that as soon as you let it out, you feel better for a while. Small comfort but you have to find something good in everything! Blessings on your day! love, janet
"A cheerful heart is good medicine..." Proverbs 17:22
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thurs Day +82
Hello Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is having a good day so far and had a good evening last night. We might even go shopping for an hour or so and see how she does. Nothing like a little retail therapy. She still isn't eating much but she did let me fix her a smoothy with protein powder in it last night. So maybe that has given her a shopping power boost for today. Who knows. We are just thanking God for a good start to the day. Bless you all! Hope you enjoy this beautiful day. love, janet
"Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near." James 5:7-8
Thanks for the prayers. Erin is having a good day so far and had a good evening last night. We might even go shopping for an hour or so and see how she does. Nothing like a little retail therapy. She still isn't eating much but she did let me fix her a smoothy with protein powder in it last night. So maybe that has given her a shopping power boost for today. Who knows. We are just thanking God for a good start to the day. Bless you all! Hope you enjoy this beautiful day. love, janet
"Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near." James 5:7-8
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wed Day +81
Hello Prayer Warriors,
We appreciate your prayers. Erin had a good day for the most part yesterday. We are so thankful for tidbits of fun when we see Erin's dimples and hear her laugh. She really has been amazing throughout this ordeal. She has never felt sorry for herself or mad at God or the world. She just does what she has to do and looks forward to being normal again. That's not to say she hasn't missed being able to jump up and do the things everyone else is able to do, but she just doesn't let anyone around her know it. She maintains an upbeat spirit and keeps us all up with her. And that, my friends, is a gift of the Spirit! It's called peace and she has always had it in abundance. As a matter of fact, being the middle child, she is the peace-maker in the family. I thank God every day for the gifts He has given the girls, because they are a gift to us as well. Peace, janet
P.S. Welcome Baby Wyatt!
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7
We appreciate your prayers. Erin had a good day for the most part yesterday. We are so thankful for tidbits of fun when we see Erin's dimples and hear her laugh. She really has been amazing throughout this ordeal. She has never felt sorry for herself or mad at God or the world. She just does what she has to do and looks forward to being normal again. That's not to say she hasn't missed being able to jump up and do the things everyone else is able to do, but she just doesn't let anyone around her know it. She maintains an upbeat spirit and keeps us all up with her. And that, my friends, is a gift of the Spirit! It's called peace and she has always had it in abundance. As a matter of fact, being the middle child, she is the peace-maker in the family. I thank God every day for the gifts He has given the girls, because they are a gift to us as well. Peace, janet
P.S. Welcome Baby Wyatt!
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7
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