Surgery yesterday, chemo today
(written by Becky)
Mom wanted me to give you a quick update. She’s getting chemo right now as I type. I’m sitting here with her talking in between her naps. It’s going ok. They are a little worried about her white blood cell count so they are giving her a shot tomorrow to stimulate her bone marrow to produce more. A third round of chemo in three weeks is dependent on a scan in two weeks to determine any changes in the tumor.
All her blood counts look to be within ranges that are not worrying. Praise God for this and pray this continues. They are paying close attention to white blood cells counts, as well as the categories that indicate her liver and kidney functions. If her hemoglobin count drops (red blood cells), she may need a blood transfusion. But for now, things look ok.
Her spirits are good though… Fiesty as always… Askings tons of questions to any doctor or nurse who will listen. 
I’m not doing as good, however. This is a shock to be here with all these people who have lost their hair. I forgot she had cancer until today. These last two weeks have been so fun, but a bit deceiving, I think. I think we all have alot to learn from Mom’s strength and faith!
Dad is home resting. His surgery yesterday went very well. He now has some pins and screws in his foot. Some will stay, some will be removed in a few months. He’s set up again in the family room near the bathroom without any stairs to deal with. We are so grateful for friends we can call to come over with 5 minute’s notice to move the bed downstairs or family to go to the grocery store at the drop of a hat!
We’ll keep you posted.. Thanks for your prayers!
Please pray for:
1. Of course, complete healing for Mom.
2. No side effects for Mom which could include hair loss, bone pains, nausea and fatigue.
3. An increase in Mom’s white blood cell count.
4. Dad’s speedy recovery
5. Continued approvals with the insurance companies. We got a pretty big denial today, but I called our pitbull who is bored in bed and needs something to do, so Dad is dealing with that.
Dad’s set-up in the family room in front of the big tv.
Mom napping during chemo today.
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Dear Richmonds, Again, we thank you for keeping us updated… so grateful things are moving along, and progress is being made in the medical area.. We KNOW it is moving in the spiritual arena!!! We have a maginficent God, who loves with His perfect, unlimited heart, and pours out healing, comfort, and peace, so that no matter how things may look or feel, we know HE is in charge and moving for the good of His Beloveds! You are each in that membership! If we, around you, love you as much as we do, imagine how great is HIS love! We pray for continued peace, strength, faith, and healing in every cell that its needed in Chris,as well as to know His precious presence every moment of every day. For John, that he heals quickly, perfectly and is pain-free soon, now that his surgery is done. And PEACE to dwell in all your hearts.. resting in His great love and goodness. In Emmanuel, Steve and Karen
Posted by: Karen Lalor | July 18th, 2011 13:25