Chemo Yesterday

I know we get concerned when we haven't heard from Lisa in a bit and usually our concerns are very valid, well the same holds for this post. I texted Kaitlyn this morning for an update on her mom and she said that Lisa had been sleeping A LOT and then went for another round of chemo yesterday and the same side affects happened again. The intense vomiting and the migraines. They are currently back in the ER. As soon as I get some more info, I will update here and please feel free to Facebook me a message if you get an update from her and I will post it here.

Love,

Suzi

Lisa's return to the Hospital

Well, Lisa did get to go home, for about 6 hours and then she ended up back in the ER with severe bone pain, a high fever and vomiting, so back in she went. She said her chemo treatment for tomorrow had been canceled, the doctor felt it was too much for her body. They also inserted a pick line so that her poor arm can heal and hopefully this will be a better option for her. She said maybe she'd get to go home tomorrow and that her counts were up today.

Through this all she still continues to think of asking how others are doing and never complains.

Love,

Suzi

Lisa Went Home!

Ok, so I could not share the great news with you all because I was not home, but yesterday afternoon, Lisa was awaiting Scott, Kaitlyn and Matthew's arrival with cake for his birthday and the doctor came in and said she could go home!

God is good and answers prayers! Stay encouraged Lisa!

Love,

Suzi

Quick Update

So, Scott, Kaitlyn and Matthew are at the hospital with Lisa having a small family party for Matthew today! Yeah!

Love,

Suzi

Matthew Turns 4 Tomorrow

This is Suzi updating you a bit sooner this time :)

So, you notice the title of this post? This is Lisa's prayer request, that she can go home to be there tomorrow morning when Matthew wakes up on his 4th birthday. Can you imagine how hard this is? My son, Coby and I after getting her update were in the car and just stopped and prayed. This is the verse we took to heart and boldly approached His throne for her today.

Hebrews 4:15-16,

"For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

As of this morning Lisa's platelets were still low but the doctor she saw today did not think a transfusion would be the best thing for her as he felt it would open her up to more infections. So, it can be a bit frustrating when one doctor says one thing and another counters it, but I trust they will give her the best care she needs. She has been getting Nupigen shots to increase her white cell counts which she said are up to a 2. She said this is better but not great.

Before letting her go home she had to be able to hold down a meal. This meal started for her this afternoon with a liquid lunch, which I have yet to hear from her if she held that down. They also wanted to make sure that her headaches were in a tolerable state. The last we "texted" she was getting ready to go for a Brain MRI and that was 2:45 ish this afternoon. As soon as I hear how this went I will let you know if she is not able to do so.

So, you could see why she so badly wants to be released tonight. I think she was determined to escape if they refused. Please be in prayer for whatever they want to see happen that it will happen, even maybe if it meant a one day trip home for Matthew's birthday.

On a personal note from me, please pray for her upcoming chemo treatment on the 18th and soon she will begin weekly treatments and her body needs strength that only comes from the Lord. He is able to do all things, even that which would seem impossible.

Love you Lisa!

Praying for Lisa-Update

Hi, this is Suzi giving you an update on what is going on with Lisa. I thought I would check in with her today and see how she was doing and so I am going to relay to you what we ended up "texting". If you have time and feel led please be praying.

Here's what she told me... Lisa went in for her chemo treatment on Monday, May 4th. The plan was that after chemo they would admit her so that they could better help treat the horrible effects she has from the treatment. They admitted her on the 4th and she came home on Friday, May 8th.

Lisa was re-admitted last night for her migraines and vomiting. They have also determined her white cell count is extremely low and they have her in isolation. Her platelets are very low at 8.7. Just so you know they give blood transfusions at a count of 8, so this looks as if it will be a high possibility for her.

I told her to "hang on" and she said "she is trying". Lisa has amazed me at her positive attitude and strength amidst weakness and when we touch base she always wants to know how I am doing. She never outwardly complains, you'd not know all she is going through by talking to her. She amazes me! Praying for you dear friend!