HOPE NOW IN GOD

Mom's been in the hospital for the last 4-5 days. All the days and nights are kind of blurring together. She had such an extreme sore throat that she could not even swallow water. I'll spare you the painful details. Her blood platelet levels went from 36 to 13 to 10. The dr ordered a blood transfusion and a seperate platelet transfusion. She's been having fevers off and on. Antibiotics back to back. Her white blood count was down to 1 point something. She now has a PICC in her main artery from her arm directly to her heart where they are now putting in and taking out fluids and blood. I really appreciate all of your prayers and the love that you have shown.

SECOND ROUND

Today's blood work was better. White blood count was low (as it should be) and platelet levels were up to 200-something (THANK GOD). She started second round of chemo today. Last for three days. Then eighteen days of passing through the valley.  On the 11th she's scheduled for ct scans. The 18th of Aug will be the results of the progress.

GOD IS MY EVER PRESENT HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE

Mom had fever on Sat night and Sunday morning. Started having bad pain in her side that turned to burning by second day. Hair started coming out more, so for the time being she cut her hair off.

She had an appt for xrays today and so far no results. They could not tell her what the pain was, but prescribed pain meds that she does not plan on taking at the moment. Her breathing has improved since she's been on oxygen. Her blood platelet level was 117 today which is closer to 150 what it should be, Thank God.

Platelets

Mom went to the oncologist three days ago. Her bloodwork showed that her platelet levels were extremely low. Platelet level was at 39 and it's supposed to be 150. She fighting discouragement on a few different levels.

INSIDE UPDATE

Mom started chemo on the 7th of this month. So far she has had no side effects except for sleeping around the clock some days. Sleep is the body's natural way to heal itself so we don't see it as anything bad. Appreciate all your prayers and support.

Thankful for the friends that sent mom the Juice plus complete stuff. We just got it in the mail yesterday. Mom also rcvd 4 dozen roses from Afghanistan.

Tues mom goes to the oncologist and I'll try to write another update then.

MY FRIEND'S MUSIC

CELEBRATING YOUR JOY

Congratulations and thank God for answered prayers! Some of my dearest, most faithful friends of all --- Jeff & Kara, Kipp & Renee, Dannon & Kyndel, Kirk & Elizabeth, Jordan & Rebecca, and anyone else that is committing to lay down your life for your friend. I pray that you continue to celebrate the goodness of our great God and King and how perfectly he orchestrates everything. I love you so much.