Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Novmber 19, 2014

"Why couldn't I just have broken my leg or something? I'd much rather that than cancer!" ~ Lexie~

Nine more days of high dose steroids and counting. They are miserable! I don't really know how to describe what they do to you. Imagine the worst case of PMS a hundred fold... super irritable, moody, no patience, insanely intense cravings for food, extremely bloated and uncomfortable, physical body ... changes, lethargic ... and the list goes on. 
 
I feel so bad for Lexie and desperately wish she didn't have to endure all of these nasty effects of the drugs. Little things like rolling over, tying her shoes, getting dressed and getting up from the couch are now difficult. The food cravings are insatiable thus she eats despite being so full it hurts. She's not hungry and doesn't necessarily want to eat, but the cravings are in control of her mind.
 
Please pray that God would supernaturally remove the cravings and help her eat normally and nutritionally as she finishes out this last week on steroids. I cannot wait for this course to be done!  
 
Pray that He would take away the bloating and discomfort in her abdomen and instill her with strength, courage, peace, comfort and happiness. Although the food cravings are so hard to watch ... I'm still grateful she enjoys food and I am not taking it for granted, because that is all about to change after next week.  The next phase of treatment has the potential to steal her appetite, bring on more nausea and vomiting, mouth sores, low blood counts, fevers, etc. 
 
So we pray in advance that God would pave the way and remove all of these obstacles for Lexie. That His mercy and grace would protect her and shield her from ALL potential side effects and complications, as He did for Mackenzie during transplant. We trust in His constant care and continue to keep Lex in an open hand allowing Him to work in her and through her.  

Please pray specifically for Friday's chemo... her last dose of daunorubicin and protection from its side effects. 
 
Also praying for next weeks bone marrow aspiration and spinal tap with methotrexate pushed in her spinal fluid. 
 
Praying for every cancer cell to perish and leave her body! Praying for healthy bone marrow and spinal fluid, praying for protection over all of her organs that they will maintain good function, praying for protection from all infections, praying for good recovery of her bone marrow as time goes on and it gets beat up. 
 
And just as importantly, praying that Lexie will see her worth in Christ, see her beauty from within and rise above the negative things in her life that are trying so hard to pull her down. 
 
I pray each day, that there would be at least one thing that would bring her encouragement and that she would see the good that God will bring out of this. 
 
Thanks for all the ways you continue to love and support us! 
Much love and many hugs!

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