We were in hospital for only 4 1/2 hours today - much shorter than usual! Mari was able to have some time with her consultant. They will be unable to let her know how the cancer is responding to treatment until they do CT scans etc in 2 months time.
Her consultant was impressed to see that Mari's neck lumps have gone, since treatment has started! Also, Maris breathing difficulties have improved - she is now able to lie down almost flat for the first time in months, after having to be propped up in bed due to shortage of breath -so these are encouraging signs. As we've said before, we believe the prayers and support you guys have shown us are every bit as effective as the medical treatment.
Mari is in bed, wiped out tonight post chemo, but she sends her love. We will update soon. Mari is usually in bed a lot over the first few days following chemo but she is starting to get used to some of the common side effects and patterns - such as a change of taste in mouth, sore mouth and ulcers, sore throat, some times a slight nausea, tiredness and drastic temperature changes, (one minute she will be shivering, then sweating the next ). All these symptoms are less intense by week 2 - we will keep you in the loop.
Good night and thank you from us once again xx
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Wonderful to hear the lumps have gone and you are breathing better, you poor sweetie, did not realise that was happening. Praying for optimum response of your body to treatment. Recommend juicing fresh (and preferably organic) spinach, carrot, celery, beetroot, and apple for a nutritious and yummy booster to the immune system and great alkaliser for the stomach. Otherwise sending lots of love to you. Take care, love Kate B
Just a note to say I'm still reading this regularly and praying for you lots! Great to hear it was an encouraging time at the hospital yesterday. Hope things go Ok over the next few days.
Much love to all of you
Rachel x
Dear Mari,
Been thinking of you and whispering silents prayers for you now and then at work. Glad to know that another round of chemo is over. Praying very much that all these uncomfortable side-effects will disappear soon...ohh feel so sorry for you....but praying that God will comfort you and glad to know that there are improvements already. You are in our prayers and thoughts. We love you and believe you will be completely well.
Lots of love,
Debbie and Johan
Keep going Mari, you're doing great! Must be hard to think of waiting a couple of months for some more definite results, but some encouraging signs I see! Much love and prayer for sustaining power.xxx
Hi Mari,
Glad that there is some good news. Hope you get some good rest in. Mite be around weekend of the 13th July if you are up to an appearance! Anyway I'll email u... no pressure.
Just been watching Amy Winehouse on the telly at Glasto, V. funny!!
Thinking of you lots and you're a star.
Love x Sarah R
Whoasis..what a battle!! You're doing amazing Mari and thank God for the amazing team behind ya..Big Ups to the Days and good ole Phil!! Thinking and praying for you all..alofa atu Del xoxox
Dearest Mari,
You are never far from our thoughts and our prayers. So good to hear that there is progress and that you are able to breathe better. Step by step God is at work - stay strong and don't give up hope. We love you!
Jennie Woodfield
MARI - I just wanna give you a BIG BIG hug and tell you that your gorgeous and I miss you heaps. Everyone (Joy, Tara, Jess, Faith and Eli) at 16 Glenalmond Rd sends lots and lots of love and good vibes your way. Praying for courage and strength for you all. Hi to Phil, and family too. Love grace xxx
dear mari and your wonderful family hello. thanks for update . i am praying for you all and taking prayers for you whever i go . it is good news about the lump reduction. you are all doing so well.mari we are right here for you and the family lifting up your names to the one who is always ready to listen . with love jan xxx from btn
HI Mari,
You're always in my prayers. Glad to hear that the lumps have gone and that you can now breath a little better.
Take care and all the best
Allysa
hi Mari, thank the Lord the lumps are leaving - this is awesome news. i send you my love and many prayers for your healthy recovery - i know Kate says eat organic stuff but we say (at insight counselling) eat the all the pies!! ha ha. we miss you here and although we don't have the pleasure of your company we have the pleasure of precious and joyful memories. love you Dari May always and forever. xxpauline and co...
We are praying for you Mari - and for the rest of you. Good to hear that things are improving. May you know God's healing and grace.
Lots of Love from all of us at City Gate Church Brighton xxx
Hey Mari not sure u will read the comments for your 24th June as u probably have already read those but i added a new one there as i think i must have got a little confused. Take care Heather Blackman
Hi Mari,
Nice to see you the other day and to meet Phil. Just want to let you know I am still praying for you and you are often in my thoughts. I'm praying for you to receive strength and to know God's help in all of this. Keep pressing on. You're doing great.
I've just seen Heather's note; Heather: I don't know you but I'm so sorry to hear that you are facing this too. I know this is Mari's blog but is it ok if we pray for you too? I'd like to.
Lots of love
Jerem and Lyn
Thinking about you today Mari, hope it's a good one for you - we actually have sunshine. YAY!
Missing your smile that is like sunshine anyway.
Trust you are doing ok post-chemo, and praying that God will hold you steady.
Ultra are missing you too - believe the profits have dropped significantly (just kidding).
Love to Phil and your mum and dad, and most of all to you.
Judith XX
Sending fond love and prayers that you will feel love, like warm summer breezes, coming at you from all over the world. Great news that the lumps are retreating! The insight team are with you. xx Sandy
Hi Mari, I hope that this week has gone well for you. I'm thinking of you and praying for you... hope you are getting a chance to enjoy some sunshine! Linda xx
Hi Mari,
Good news that the lumps in your neck have gone and that your breathing is better. Keep on plodding on and trusting God. He is good.
We are hoping God will be good to us tomorrow. There is a community fun day in Arnos Park and some of the local churches in Brislington are having a tent and doing creative evangelism as part of Hope 08. At the moment it is pouring with rain and not very conducive to outdoor stuff!
With love,
Andy and Gill
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