Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. We missed blogging last week because
Monday, May 24, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Clinic Day
Blessings Prayer Warriors,
Thank you for your continued prayers. Erin and I are at the clinic and she is getting her resp. treatment as I blog. Her labs came back pretty much the same as they have been. Liver enzymes are slightly elevated but not much. Her iron is crazy high so they are going to get out the leeches again next visit. She asked them about not sweating and they didn't know what to think. They want her to just wait and see. The chemo she had sent all of her systems into chaos, so they just wait for things to normalize on their own. Actually, I think they just let God handle it. There is so much we can't understand. We are grateful God is in control! He is, after all, the ultimate healer! Amen!
Erin has had a good week. She is taking Zumba class at the gym and learning to shake her booty in Spanish. It's so funny - the teacher is Hispanic and gives all the instructions in Spanish. Erin just follows along like she is fluent. Ha! She might become fluent after a few months of Zumba! Erin is continuing the job hunt and would really appreciate any hints you might have on jobs in the area. She still hasn't heard from the Gwinnett County School System. Maybe they will come through at the last minute.
We have to give a shout out to Laura who just graduated from UGA! Good job, Sis! We are so proud of you!
Thanks again for the prayers! blessings, janet
"Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.... For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; ..." Psalm 103:1-5, 11-13
Thank you for your continued prayers. Erin and I are at the clinic and she is getting her resp. treatment as I blog. Her labs came back pretty much the same as they have been. Liver enzymes are slightly elevated but not much. Her iron is crazy high so they are going to get out the leeches again next visit. She asked them about not sweating and they didn't know what to think. They want her to just wait and see. The chemo she had sent all of her systems into chaos, so they just wait for things to normalize on their own. Actually, I think they just let God handle it. There is so much we can't understand. We are grateful God is in control! He is, after all, the ultimate healer! Amen!
Erin has had a good week. She is taking Zumba class at the gym and learning to shake her booty in Spanish. It's so funny - the teacher is Hispanic and gives all the instructions in Spanish. Erin just follows along like she is fluent. Ha! She might become fluent after a few months of Zumba! Erin is continuing the job hunt and would really appreciate any hints you might have on jobs in the area. She still hasn't heard from the Gwinnett County School System. Maybe they will come through at the last minute.
We have to give a shout out to Laura who just graduated from UGA! Good job, Sis! We are so proud of you!
Thanks again for the prayers! blessings, janet
"Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.... For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; ..." Psalm 103:1-5, 11-13
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Cinco de Mayo!
Oops! We missed a week! This is Erin, playing blog catch up. I think we are losing our minds (forgetting to blog . . . what next?). Last we wrote, I had just received some shots, given some blood, and packed my sunscreen for the beach with the girls. We had an awesome time - sand, shopping, and seafood - what more could you ask for?! It was a great trip! :)
Last week went smoothly - headed back to the gym to try and get a little strength back . . . whew. A little sore doesn't begin to cover it. :) Funny, though, I realized that I haven't been sweating (gross, sorry), which has me wondering . . . I head back next Wednesday to the clinic, so I'll ask them then, but isn't that weird? Who knows - they probably have "crazy" written all over my charts because I always have some sort of something going on. Oh, well - I do try to keep things interesting for everyone involved. :)
We had a nice trip to the lake last weekend with the Solanes and Woodward clan. The weather was nice, and it was good for Mom and Dad to get a break and have some fun! Five dogs + ten people = lots of fun! Now we are looking forward to Laura's graduation from UGA - she has worked so hard and is ready for summer before hitting the books again in the fall for grad school. We are so proud of her! :)
Hope you had a wonderful Cinco de Mayo! I promise to update next week after our clinic visit . . .
Te amo, Erin
"I come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10) I praise God for the wonderful life He has given me!
Last week went smoothly - headed back to the gym to try and get a little strength back . . . whew. A little sore doesn't begin to cover it. :) Funny, though, I realized that I haven't been sweating (gross, sorry), which has me wondering . . . I head back next Wednesday to the clinic, so I'll ask them then, but isn't that weird? Who knows - they probably have "crazy" written all over my charts because I always have some sort of something going on. Oh, well - I do try to keep things interesting for everyone involved. :)
We had a nice trip to the lake last weekend with the Solanes and Woodward clan. The weather was nice, and it was good for Mom and Dad to get a break and have some fun! Five dogs + ten people = lots of fun! Now we are looking forward to Laura's graduation from UGA - she has worked so hard and is ready for summer before hitting the books again in the fall for grad school. We are so proud of her! :)
Hope you had a wonderful Cinco de Mayo! I promise to update next week after our clinic visit . . .
Te amo, Erin
"I come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10) I praise God for the wonderful life He has given me!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Lots of bandaids
Dear Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers!! We are so grateful for your continued love and encouragement. We just got back from the clinic. Erin had to give 50 tubes of blood again to reduce her iron. Then they gave her 5 vaccines. Hence, lots of bandaids. Her labs came back a little elevated this week. They had to increase her immunosuppressants again. Her liver enzymes are also a bit up, so please pray for all that to get back to normal again.
The good news is that Erin is going to the beach tomorrow with her girl's group. She is so excited to spend some time on the beach. Of course she will have to be covered head to toe in sunscreen, hats and umbrellas, but still, any day at the beach is a good day!
We saw an old friend of ours at the clinic today, which was fun, but at the same time, unfortunate, because that means someone is ill. Like I have said before, Cancer is not a club you want to be in, but the people are so nice. Our prayers go out to Bobby and family.
We hope you all are having a great spring. Thanks for reflecting God's glory to us!! Blessings, janet
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Cor 3:17-18
Thanks for the prayers!! We are so grateful for your continued love and encouragement. We just got back from the clinic. Erin had to give 50 tubes of blood again to reduce her iron. Then they gave her 5 vaccines. Hence, lots of bandaids. Her labs came back a little elevated this week. They had to increase her immunosuppressants again. Her liver enzymes are also a bit up, so please pray for all that to get back to normal again.
The good news is that Erin is going to the beach tomorrow with her girl's group. She is so excited to spend some time on the beach. Of course she will have to be covered head to toe in sunscreen, hats and umbrellas, but still, any day at the beach is a good day!
We saw an old friend of ours at the clinic today, which was fun, but at the same time, unfortunate, because that means someone is ill. Like I have said before, Cancer is not a club you want to be in, but the people are so nice. Our prayers go out to Bobby and family.
We hope you all are having a great spring. Thanks for reflecting God's glory to us!! Blessings, janet
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Cor 3:17-18
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Almost Tax Day
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers! Erin is doing well. She had a respiratory appt today but no Dr visit or labs. Each month she gets Pentamidine to protect her from pneumonia. She uses an inhaler gadget for about 15 minutes. Anyway, she drove herself to Emory because she was supposed to have a patient advocacy board meeting as well. Apparently, they changed it up and forgot to call her. Oh well, maybe next month.
Overall, Erin is feeling great. She is still walking daily and having fun with friends. She is still on the job hunt, so if you hear of anything, let her know. Gwinnett still hasn't let her know where they are displacing her to. They are supposed to put her somewhere... In the meantime, she is enjoying herself. She is going to the beach next weekend with some friends. I am sure she will love the getaway.
She hasn't experienced any GVH symptoms, praise God! Last week they told her the labs showed she was getting ready to spike, but I guess they stopped it in time. Isn't it cool how God provides like that? Blessings on you, thanks for checking in, janet
"The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the desert, and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise. " Isaiah 43:20-21
Thanks for the prayers! Erin is doing well. She had a respiratory appt today but no Dr visit or labs. Each month she gets Pentamidine to protect her from pneumonia. She uses an inhaler gadget for about 15 minutes. Anyway, she drove herself to Emory because she was supposed to have a patient advocacy board meeting as well. Apparently, they changed it up and forgot to call her. Oh well, maybe next month.
Overall, Erin is feeling great. She is still walking daily and having fun with friends. She is still on the job hunt, so if you hear of anything, let her know. Gwinnett still hasn't let her know where they are displacing her to. They are supposed to put her somewhere... In the meantime, she is enjoying herself. She is going to the beach next weekend with some friends. I am sure she will love the getaway.
She hasn't experienced any GVH symptoms, praise God! Last week they told her the labs showed she was getting ready to spike, but I guess they stopped it in time. Isn't it cool how God provides like that? Blessings on you, thanks for checking in, janet
"The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the desert, and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise. " Isaiah 43:20-21
Almost Tax Day
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers! Erin is doing well. She had a respiratory appt today but no Dr visit or labs. Each month she gets Pentamidine to protect her from
Thanks for the prayers! Erin is doing well. She had a respiratory appt today but no Dr visit or labs. Each month she gets Pentamidine to protect her from
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
guns and pearls
Hello Prayer Warriors,
Thanks for the prayers. They sustain us every day. Erin and I just got back from the clinic. She got another good report. Her liver enzymes are down again and on the border of normal. Her only complaints were fatigue and itchiness. They said the fatigue is from coming off the steroids and is normal, and they said the itchiness is a little Graft vs. Host. They kept her steroids and prograf the same for the next few weeks to see if everything calms down. So, status quo is good. Praise God for blessing the details. They will give her the next round of vaccines in two weeks and another phlebotomy treatment. In the meantime, Erin has been asked to be on a Patient Advocacy Board at Emory. Her first meeting is next week. Notice, they did not ask me. I guess they know Erin is sweeter by far. However, I am helping her make a list of things to address. Heehee. Another piece of good news is that they are letting Erin go more places now. She got permission to go to the gym and the dentist. Yeah, guns and pearls!! She is excited. Hope you are staying out of the pollen clouds. The levels are so high it's crazy! Everything is yellow, even our black dog! Funny, I just found this verse in Isaiah about the trees clapping their hands... hence the pollen! Enjoy, janet
"You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of the thornbush will grow the pine tree, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the Lord's renown, for an everlasting sign, which will not be destroyed." Isaiah 55: 12-13
Thanks for the prayers. They sustain us every day. Erin and I just got back from the clinic. She got another good report. Her liver enzymes are down again and on the border of normal. Her only complaints were fatigue and itchiness. They said the fatigue is from coming off the steroids and is normal, and they said the itchiness is a little Graft vs. Host. They kept her steroids and prograf the same for the next few weeks to see if everything calms down. So, status quo is good. Praise God for blessing the details. They will give her the next round of vaccines in two weeks and another phlebotomy treatment. In the meantime, Erin has been asked to be on a Patient Advocacy Board at Emory. Her first meeting is next week. Notice, they did not ask me. I guess they know Erin is sweeter by far. However, I am helping her make a list of things to address. Heehee. Another piece of good news is that they are letting Erin go more places now. She got permission to go to the gym and the dentist. Yeah, guns and pearls!! She is excited. Hope you are staying out of the pollen clouds. The levels are so high it's crazy! Everything is yellow, even our black dog! Funny, I just found this verse in Isaiah about the trees clapping their hands... hence the pollen! Enjoy, janet
"You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of the thornbush will grow the pine tree, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the Lord's renown, for an everlasting sign, which will not be destroyed." Isaiah 55: 12-13