Please Keep Praying For Me

I took Lisa to Springfield last Thursday for new chemo treatment. She had been very sick for a couple of days after having her stomach tapped on the previous Monday. They took off little more than 2 liters of fluid. When we arrived at clinic, had to get a wheelchair to get her in because she was so weak. They called doctor in to look at her, and she immediately admitted us to the Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Very hard for her to be back there, as it had been 18 months since we were there. They started fluids and tried to manage her pain, so lots of meds. She was some better Friday morning, so they ordered chemo treatment with a new drug that had been added by her Mayo doctor. We finally left the hospital Friday late afternoon and brought her back home. She was still pretty sick Saturday, and then Sunday night, really hit a low. Sunday was a very hard day for her. She ran fever of 101 and went a couple of days without sleep, no matter how many drugs she took. She hasn't eaten much for a week or so. I tried to care for her all day Sunday, and finally called my friend who is a nurse, and she came over and helped me care for her. She said she wanted her dad to make posters again with the healing scriptures on them, so he made a late run to get the posters and made them for her. She is to have the chemo each week, and I am waiting on a call at the present from her doctor to see if they think she should go ahead and take the shot for the white blood cells or not. Doctor told us to do two shots this time before chemo Thursday, but I am not sure her body can do it. I just ask all of you that have been such faithful prayer warriors to please continue to hold her up in prayer. Also please pray for wisdom for the doctor to know how to treat her. She has fluid again and they wanted to drain it again when we were in the hospital, but she couldn't do it. She has a new 3.8 cm tumor on lining of tummy and CA-19 was back up to 4221.

Prayer Warriors

Ok so all my Prayer Warriors I need it now!!!!!  Heading to Mayo with my dad and Steve on Wed. night.  I do bloodwork on Thursday and see the Dr on Friday!  I have a lot of fluid back on my stomach that needs to be drained.  It hurts so bad.  I can only have it drained if they put me to sleep so keep your fingers crossed.  It hurts when they drain it.  It is like sticking a straw in your stomach while you are awake and you cant move or else!!!  I know the cancer count is going up so we need the Dr to figure out a  new treatment so we can kick this cancers ass again!!!  I just want to be healthy and enjoy everyday I have with my family.  This being in so much pain is for the birds.  We were going to fly to Mayo since I am hurting but it is too expensive so we are driving.  Pray for safe travels!!  My mother will be at home with my girls since they start school on Wed. so if you want to know anything you can call her.  Thank you again for all your prayers and support.  Love each and everyone of you.
Lisa

Mayo Bound

I know I have not updated my blog in a while but I was waiting until I spoke to Dr. G at Mayo.  My CA19 9 cancer marker continues to go up so the Dr.'s feel like it is time to change chemo.  I am heading to Mayo on the 16th and have a appointment on the 17th.  Dr. G is just running a few test on me so he can figure out what is going on.  We communicate over the phone and email all the time but it is time for him to see me in person.  I feel real good about it.  I just want to stop the cancer before it gets out of hand.  On a lighter note our house is coming along and we should be in it real soon.  Painting is starting tonight!!!  The girls start school at Joplin on the 15th.  It is so great to be back in Joplin and to be a EAGLE again!!  I am looking forward to Dominique's senior year and Emma's fist year of middle school.  Thank you again for all the prayers!!