Monday, February 11, 2008
Treatment #5
Praise the Lord! Jessie had her blood drawn again this morning, and her platelet count has raised a significant amount in the last few days. She will begin her 5th round of chemo tonight. So while treatment is never easy, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers throughout this week.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Jessie's Prayer Request
Hi there everyone!! For the most part everything has been going pretty well. I will admit I've had a bit of an emotional struggle in the last month or so but feel as though I'm finding my way back! I suppose this journey is going to be like a roller coaster with highs and lows along the way. I find my self relying on my faith more than ever and God seems to be pointing me in the right direction at just the right times. I have made some new friends since becoming a part of the not so cool "cancer club." These friendships have been a great thing for me too. It's nice to be able to share with someone who knows your struggles.
On a much more exciting note, 16 days till I will regain some independence! I'LL BE ABLE TO DRIVE! I can't wait! I've had to rely on friends and family more than ever with not being able to drive. So, THANK YOU to all of you who have been helping get me to work and play dates and whatever else we do. Mike and I have truely tried to realize the blessings all around us. Our friends and family being right there on top of that list! I pray that you all know how much you all mean to us!
Mike's amazing!! Being how I get so tired, Mike has to pick up the slack and as most of you know with a very energetic 3 yr.old, that can be exahausting. Not to mention he pretty much gets no time to himself. If he's not at work then he's usually with Luke and I taking care of both of us! Sometimes I have to remind myself that this is just as hard on him as it is on me. So cheers to Mike!!!!
Today I'm writing you asking for a specific prayer request. I received a call from Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday telling me that I could not start my chemo as planned on Thursday night. Apparently when I had my routine blood draw on Tuesday my platelet count was too low. I won't go into all the details but it can be a very dangerous situation and my focus is on beating this cancer of which chemo is a part of!! I'm going back to have my blood drawn on Monday and assuming my platelet count is up I'm hoping to start chemo Monday evening. In the meantime we're praying that I don't have any unexpected injuries and bleeding. I'm praying that this won't continue to be a problem and that my chemo schedule can stay on track! Above all other prayers, I'm praying still for complete healing of this or any cancer! Our God is a mighty God and I believe he will heal me!! As I've been on this cancer journey I've come into contact with many others battling something similar to me and I also pray for there complete healing. It is very hard to hear of someone else battling this ugly disease. It makes me sick and I just want to fix it for them too! So please remember my fellow cancer pals in your prayers!
I hope you all are well and your families are in good health! Everyday is a gift so enjoy every moment with the ones you love!!
Love, Jess
On a much more exciting note, 16 days till I will regain some independence! I'LL BE ABLE TO DRIVE! I can't wait! I've had to rely on friends and family more than ever with not being able to drive. So, THANK YOU to all of you who have been helping get me to work and play dates and whatever else we do. Mike and I have truely tried to realize the blessings all around us. Our friends and family being right there on top of that list! I pray that you all know how much you all mean to us!
Mike's amazing!! Being how I get so tired, Mike has to pick up the slack and as most of you know with a very energetic 3 yr.old, that can be exahausting. Not to mention he pretty much gets no time to himself. If he's not at work then he's usually with Luke and I taking care of both of us! Sometimes I have to remind myself that this is just as hard on him as it is on me. So cheers to Mike!!!!
Today I'm writing you asking for a specific prayer request. I received a call from Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday telling me that I could not start my chemo as planned on Thursday night. Apparently when I had my routine blood draw on Tuesday my platelet count was too low. I won't go into all the details but it can be a very dangerous situation and my focus is on beating this cancer of which chemo is a part of!! I'm going back to have my blood drawn on Monday and assuming my platelet count is up I'm hoping to start chemo Monday evening. In the meantime we're praying that I don't have any unexpected injuries and bleeding. I'm praying that this won't continue to be a problem and that my chemo schedule can stay on track! Above all other prayers, I'm praying still for complete healing of this or any cancer! Our God is a mighty God and I believe he will heal me!! As I've been on this cancer journey I've come into contact with many others battling something similar to me and I also pray for there complete healing. It is very hard to hear of someone else battling this ugly disease. It makes me sick and I just want to fix it for them too! So please remember my fellow cancer pals in your prayers!
I hope you all are well and your families are in good health! Everyday is a gift so enjoy every moment with the ones you love!!
Love, Jess
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