We are now home relieved after 6 hours in the hospital. The Consultant told us that their case conference came to the same conclusion as the NZ Doctors and are treating it as Stage 2 B . They are still unsure about the fluid around the heart but instead of doing invasive proceedures to examine, they are treating it as a reaction of the lymphoma.
Mari felt very calm during the day and is grateful for all the prayer. She had the drugs fed in for about four hours and coped very well with the treatment. This will continue for several sessions and then a scan will be done to assess the progress. The ward is a peaceful place and the staff very friendly.
Mari is now resting, she was told that she will be feel unwell for a time. Please pray that the drugs will have maximum affect on the cancer but minimum affect on Mari. She is on anti-nausea medicine which we hope will be effective.
She is so grateful for all the messages and she still checks them first thing every morning ( and many times during the day!)
Much love
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Well done for getting through the first one Mari. We were thinking of you today. We'll keep posting to give you some reading matter, even if we have to resort to anagrams and riddles. Loads of love, the Orrells.
Hi Mari.....just wanted to let you know I've been thinking about you lots, especially today and sending you loads of love, Linsey x
Hey, so glad it has started and went ok. We prayed lots for peace and will keep doing so! 6 hours is ages isn't it! I wasn't sure how long it would take - I thought maybe 2 hours. Shows what I know! Anyway, looking forward to seeing you. love xxx
you are so brave!!
hope you feel better quickly.
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May the LORD turn his face toward you and give you PEACE.
Sounds like God managed to get the blanket of His love round you Mari - I'm so thankful! The first step is always the most scary isnt it, so that is behind you now thank goodness.
Love and prayers continue on, here's a hug as well! :)
Judith XX
So glad that the ward is peaceful and staff are friendly, as they get to know you I bet you will be their favorite patient :-) Phil and I will keep you in our daily prayers, you continue to be in our thoughts and conversations - we love you and think of you fondly every day. Rest well brave one.
Lisa & Phil. XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx
Hi Mari
Seems I'm being a bit remiss in posting here to say lots of lovey things to you, and Tina P's getting well ahead in the brownie points stakes.
Ah well, we know differently, eh? Can't be visiting the hospitalised, delivering cream cakes and blogging now, can I? All too much for a girl!
Oh - Hi Tina!
Lesleyxx
Hi Mari it's good to hear you are through the first day. We are praying Psalm 43:2 for you that HE will send out HIS light and His truth in your direction to keep rescuing you. That's our prayer for you here in Manchester.
Love John and Gwyn
Hi Mari
pleased to hear that the doctors here think it's 2, and that you felt peaceful through the day. I was thinking of you and praying for you from time to time during the day... may you know the grace of God for each day, and may you sense his love fresh for you every morning.
Linda
Dear Mari,
So glad to know that today went smoothly. Praying for you everytime we remember you. Tons of love, The Swindians.
Hello my darling Mari,
So glad that first one is over. Glad that you are doing well following on from it too. Praying for you loads my friend, missing you heaps!
xxxx
Melissa
well done u - sounds like u did well really hope you can spend the weekend not feelin too sick-
much love mari day xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
my names not on it again - its megan
hi mari dave and rhi well done for updating the blog . i am persisting in my prayers. icant seem to stop. you are all in my thoughts when i wake up and as i drop off at night . iam so aware of GODS PRESENCE.it is actully a blessing to be praying for you. love as always jan from brighton;
Hi Mari, Sending love from NZ and knowing that as I send it, faithful hands will deliver it. Receive the love-treatment! Standing with you.xx Sandy
Mari my dear. You are being so brave. Glad that the handover went seemingly smoothly and all the Drs agree that it's stage 2. Been thinking bout you over the weekend and your starting treatment. Missing you lots. Pete says hi.
Love kt
Well done Mari - over the 1st hurdle! Thinking about you lots over the weekend and hope the after-effects have not been too noticeable.
Sending lots of love - The Winnys x 4
Good on you Mari, you're a star. Glad to hear the first treatment session was OK, if a bit long. Perhaps you'll have to take up knitting to while away the time! God bless you all lots.
Love,
Andy and Gill
Hey Mari,
I thought it was really sweet that you'd sent a msg to yourself then I read down and realised it was from Megan...hahaha. Hope you're feeling better than you thought you would. My hair is falling out in sympathy at the moment but fortunately I already have a couple of wigs in my drawer in case of emergencies. I'll send you a pic of me in mine if you send me of one in yours - you'll still look better.... By the time this is over we'll all be in such a good routine of praying for you that you'll be set for life.
Much love, xxx Shalome
Mari,
We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With lots of love,
Rhian & Jasen Jerrell
Hello Mari
I am just back from Dubnai and very tired. I did not know what jet lag was. I now know.I feel like all those other famous people that talk about jet lag!
So Mari, you have started the treatment. That's good news for kicking the cancer out Mari.My prayers are with you as you endure these next few months. I hear from Erin that you have ordered your wig. You will be as gorgeous as ever. Little Ezra has missed you, and so many others. Everyone familiar in his life has disapperared over the last few weeks.Im thinking about you a lot and it was great to get the text messages from you.
May God's face shine upon you still Mari, and His peace rule within.
Hugs
Chris
hi mari i saw my friends today and we were talking about how well you are managing.you are on our minds so much here in brighton. we want to send all of our love to you and your mum and dad.welldone mari. well done mari. very well done.love as always jan and friends from brighton.
Allways thinking of you
Dave C
Mari,
Lots of love to you...we're praying each day for you and glad to read of the progress. Hang in there with God...you're a beautiful fighter!
Elliott and Linda
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