T-Shirt Update!

TEAM AMY 

We wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who has ordered Team Amy T-shirts. We ask for your continued patience as during this whole process we had to find a different supplier. The shirts should be arriving soon and we will keep you updated on when the orders should be here. Once we receive the shirts we will be mailing them out to you. We are all excited about getting these out there and were disappointed with the delay but now we are confident that they will be here soon! 

Second Chemo Treatment

Our Bright, Funny Girl

    Amy has such a positive attitude and going into the second round of chemotherapy her bright spirit really showed. We were thankful that her blood work came back normal and we were able to proceed with treatment. This second treatment was not supposed to be this week but the doctors felt it was necessary due to the fact that she was doing well and could handle another treatment so soon.
    We were praying that this time she could receive treatment and go home. Our prayers were answered, Amy did not spike a fever and we were released after only one day in hospital. She did receive three types of chemo, including a very nasty one nicknamed " the red devil".

Malinda, Paul and Lola

 Paul, Malinda and baby Lola arrived in Little Rock from NY on Wednesday and they spent the day with Amy at the hospital. After we were discharged from the hospital we all traveled together and arrived home Thursday night.

Lola and Auntie Amy

                                  Amy is experiencing some side effects of the chemo including pain and nausea. So far everything is manageable at home with medication. We were told by her doctors that this would happen but actually going through this with her is not something you can prepare yourself for prior to experiencing it with your child. Bryan kept reminding us last night that we needed to keep our heads on straight and be strong for Amy.
    We continue to trust that God has Amy in His hands and we ask that you continue to pray for us. 

First Chemo and Learning New Things

SELFIE!

    The placement of the port went as well as could be expected. Amy will receive everything through this port. It allows the doctors and nurses to administer her chemo, give her medication and fluids and also draw blood. It really is a wonderful device as it provides the nurses with access to her veins and alleviates the need for her to be poked every time she needs medication or blood work.
     

Piano Playing at the Hospital

Amy completed her first round of Chemo last night and all went well. She had mac n cheese and a boiled egg for dinner. What a combination! We played games with her doctor and her child life specialist, we also skyped with Lola in New York! Please keep praying that all goes well during the next several treatments.
       Send up a special prayer for us as Amy has decided to learn to play the ukulele. She is a special girl and has big ideas, this one happens to be very noisy!

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