Mari moved back into the hospital yesterday and is waiting for surgery. She is booked for surgery tomorrow, but hasn't been given a scheduled time yet. Nothing is guaranteed and doctors have told her to just keep her fingers crossed. After surgery it will take 6 days to get the results and then after that they will be doing further tests to determine the possible grade and stage of cancer she has.
The team of doctors that were working on Mari's case are now in Australia for a conference so she has a new team of doctors. There is still no confirmed diagnosis, but doctors are still saying everything points to Lymphoma.
The CT scan results were inconclusive, but were consistent with Lymphoma.
Mari has a nice room, but they found out today that she could be moved at anytime. Apparently she is in the room she has because of some unknown angel named "Ben" who was able to pull some strings. If anyone knows this Ben please bribe him with chocolates. :-)
Mari was a bit breathless yesterday for the first time and she was up last night with a lot of pain in her left shoulder. Doctors say her shoulder is swollen because of soft tissue that was destroyed during the biopsy and from some of the lumps she has which are putting pressure on arteries.
Phil (Mari's WONDERFUL boyfriend) is planning on moving to the UK to be with Mari. Please pray for a smooth transition for him. He needs to sell his car, move out of his flat and get a UK work visa.
Mari's blood pressure, temperature and oxygen levels have all been very good.
Prayer Points:
That the new team of doctors would be attentive to Mari's needs
For surgery to happen (and go smoothly) on Wednesday
That Mari would be able to stay in the room she's in
For speedy test results
For the swelling and pain in her left shoulder
That Phil would be able to get his UK work visa easily
That Mari's mind, heart and body would be filled with perfect peace
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Good to have an update Mari. Oh I would so like to be able to do something for you apart from praying. Please tell your mum and Phil that John and I are going to visit Clint in Dubai (John going to Turkey)and our house will be empty from 22 April till 3 May. Depending on your treatment, you and your loved ones may like our home to rest in. There would be a car here also.Dear Mari, while your heart is so tender, I know you are giving it to Jesus. You gave your heart to Him and have set yourself aside to serve Him and He cares for you. I pray right now that tomorrow you will feel 'gathered' in Christ's arms. He who made the beautiful sunset, the raging rivers and everything the earth contains, made beautiful you also. Love Chris John sends his love to you also.
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