We are in Little Rock again. We arrived last night and are staying at the Ronald McDonald house. Today was very long due to the battery of testing that Amy needed. The doctors are trying to determine a baseline for what is normal for her due to the many side effects of the chemo treatments.
So far she has had a EKG, echocardiogram, xrays, hearing tests and repeat blood work. The chemo treatments will be tough on Amy, the tests will give the doctors a guideline and they will be able to determine any side effects to her organs and senses. We were feeling very overwhelmed with what could possibly be but the benefits outweigh any side effects she may experience. It is not an easy process to see her go though and we ask for your continued prayers for us and our family.
Tomorrow she will have a port placed and begin a four day chemo regiment. Then we will return home for three weeks. She will have just enough time to recoup and then return for another four day treatment. This will continue for a total of four treatments.
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Her doctors are very optimistic but are proceeding as if it were stage 3. As of right now the plan is to only do radiation and surgery if Amy starts to show symptoms. Once the four chemo treatments are completed she will have more tests to determine how the cancer reacted. Then a new plan will be made based on those results.
It is hard to believe she is sick sometimes and it is difficult to have constant reminders that there is something inside of her trying to take her from us. It has already been a rough road and more troublesome days are to follow but Amy continues to be optimistic and smiling. She constantly reminds us that it will be ok. We are holding onto the faith that God is in control and he does have a plan and a purpose in all that we face.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
we are praying for this sweet Amy and for Preacher and Donna ,as your are going through this chapter in life`s book , to GOD always be the Glory .we love you all ,you are our family through Jesus Christ our Lord ..Peace be in your hearts
ReplyDeleteLove you ,Miss Amy ,
ReplyDeleteYour family is continually on our hearts and in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteFor anyone who may be interested, Children's Hospital Gift shop number is 501-364-1209
ReplyDeleteYou can also go to Arkansas Children Hospital & send an ecard to Amy.
You guys will continue to be in my prayers.
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