I waited and waited and finally paged the doc myself to get her biopsy results. Her explanation was a little too complex for me, but the bottom line is that the chemo is making some kind of difference in her spinal fluid.
So we will go from there. Blasting away at the cancer, in hopes that we can clear it up long enough to get her to transplant, which the doctor said is her only medical hope for a cure. The terror of transplant that I had has paled in comparison with the thought that she could die really soon. If we didn't treat her, she would have about 2 weeks left. So now transplant, and the isolation and inconvenience of living in Boston for 3 months looks pretty darn good.
My parents have a plastic children's slide on their deck, and Paige spent quite a while today climbing up the ladder, counting to 10, and then sliding down. She also waits at the top and says "....and beyond!"
So we will go from there. Blasting away at the cancer, in hopes that we can clear it up long enough to get her to transplant, which the doctor said is her only medical hope for a cure. The terror of transplant that I had has paled in comparison with the thought that she could die really soon. If we didn't treat her, she would have about 2 weeks left. So now transplant, and the isolation and inconvenience of living in Boston for 3 months looks pretty darn good.
My parents have a plastic children's slide on their deck, and Paige spent quite a while today climbing up the ladder, counting to 10, and then sliding down. She also waits at the top and says "....and beyond!"
12 comments:
God give you all strength and courage for this new up hill climb (and remember there are many--seen and unseen--who want to help you in the journey as much as possible). Love you! Big Laura
God bless you and your whole family on this Sabbath...
I love the picture of the two of you. We continue to send you lots of love, and prayer support. His Grace Is Sufficient.
Thanks for the report...I'm trusting for continued beyond-understanding peace throughout this roller-coaster. Big heaps of love to you all!
Definitely praying . . . and caring. Wish I could see you guys more often, definitely haven't forgotten you. Love, Kendra
You don't know me, but through mutual friends, I have heard about Paige. She is in my prayers. God bless you and your family.
p.s. What a sweet pic of you both!
that picture is worth more than a thousand words!
Kerri & Ben,
We too are supporting you in Prayer, but if there is anything else we can do, please let us know. We love you guys!
I felt so sad reading your blog--I hurt with you and your family, but GOD is bigger. I will pray for healing for Paige and supernatural strength, comfort and peace for you and your family!
Love, Heidi Dukelow (Sandford)
God bless all of you as we pray for comfort, healing, and endurance.
Hi, my name is Kate Dwyer, my great uncle is Ralph Maxwell, I think that would make Paige's great, great grandfather? I just wanted to let you know that our prayers are with Paige and with your entire family. We have Paige on a prayer network where my husband works, for Corning Inc. May God give you the strength, and the Dr.'s wisdom during this time.
A new cousin!! Kate D, what state do you live in? My e-mail address is kerri-beth@juno.com. I would love to get acquainted! -kerri
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