Thank you for your prayers, once again! My mother in law told me yesterday, "when one part of the body of Christ[you] is hurting, the rest of the body of Christ hurts with you [all of you]" I can't thank all of you enough, because believe me, we are certainly feeling the support and love that comes from the body of Christ.
Just a bit of an update about our night and morning. We all got a great night's rest. Katherine fell asleep last night at about 9pm; Dan and I probably hit the sack about 10pm or so. We had a bit of an incident when Kateli woke up about 3:30 am, complaining a bit. I reached over to pull her little blankie over her, and realized that it was soaked. I was confused, as I had no idea, for a minute, why her blankie and her bed were soaked. And then it hit me, we didn't change her diaper before going to bed. She looked so peaceful and we were so thankful that she was sleeping soundly that we didn't want to bother her. Our poor baby, with all the fluid that is constantly pumped into her IV, a single diaper doesn't do for overnight! We turned the lights on; called the nurse for new bedding and a new gown; changed her out of her clothes; put on a new diapey and were back asleep soundly in a matter of about 45mins. The wake up didn't seem to bother Katherine, she was able to go back to sleep without a problem and woke up this morning close to 8am.
Katherine is doing so well this morning. She woke up happy and didn't seem to be in discomfort. She woke up asking to watch Shrek--so I obliged and popped in the DVD.
She had blood drawn this morning to check her levels, and it seems that her hemoglobin is low. The doctor has not been in this morning to talk to us, but the nurse said that usually when a little kid's hemoglobin level falls below and 8, they do a 1cc transfusion of blood.
Specific prayer requests for this morning:
* Please pray that if she is given a transfusion today, or at any other time during this treatment for that matter, that the blood she is given has been thouroughly tested and that NOTHING slipped through the lab that tested it.
* Please pray for Dan and I, that we would get over what we've got. We went to the doctor yesterday and found out today that I've got the flu (as unbelievable as it may sound, Dan didn't test positive for the flu). We've both been wearing masks while in the room with Kateli, so as to not expose her. We just need to be well.
* Please pray for our day today. Katherine has already had her second dose of the chemo medication that they started her on yesterday. Just please continue to pray that her body handle it well.
More updates tonight...
6 comments:
Thank you so much for keeping us updated. It is great to know how to specifically pray each day. Thank you also for your call yesterday. It made me feel better! :)! We continue to pray for all of you daily and continuously. And I am glad our prayers for rest were answered.
thanks for the update! I check this site every so often in hopes of some news since you are so far. How I wish I was there to help in any way that I can. But in a couple of weeks, when you need me, just let me know! I am so happy to hear that Kateli is doing well and I will continue to pray for her. Thank you also for specific prayer request. Everyone sends their regards. love you!
Thanks for the updates, it helps to know what to pray for. I am so glad you were all able to have a better night, and good to hear katherine perking up this morning. Lots of prayers from us and our little ones
beth
My name is Cory. I am a good friend of Beth's and I have met you at the playground. I understand what you are going through as we now have a 3 year old in remission. We know the pink palace, Dr K and Dr Hum much too well. The care you will receive from this oncology team is top notch. We would have not been able to endure without them. I will pray that you will find some sort of peace with the unbelievable circumstances you are being dealt. As hard as it is, remember that God is in control. Take each day at a time, each step at a time. You cannot look past today. If you need anyone to talk to about this or someone to lend an ear, answer questions or someone just to listen, you can reach me through Beth. We will be praying for you!
We are very sorry to hear about Katherine and will pray that she receives gentle treatment and total recovery and strength for her, her family and friends. Love to you all, Susan and Jim
Jim's sister & husband
Marleny & Dan:
Please know that our prayers are with you. It is a tough time for you now. But God is at your side and He will guide you through it. We have complete confidence in God and that He will care for Katherine. Even though we are in Houston, please let me know if there is anything we can do to help. Our love goes out to your family.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
- Psalms 46:1
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