Mari got home last night at around 11pm, after her final IV.
She was so pleased to be home and free from injections, blood tests, wires up her nose ( to give her oxygen), hospital plastic sheets, constant interruptions in the night etc! ( That all said, the nurses and Dr's were really lovely and we're grateful for their care).
Mari particularly enjoyed not being attached to a drip for the night and having no line in her veins for the first time in 10 days. Her veins are still very sore. Dr's warned her this would happen, as a result of all the chemotherapy. Hopefully this will be a temporary thing, they need a good long holiday which isn't going to happen with chemo! Mari was also hugely grateful that she didn't have to have the very invasive procedure in her lungs, that was being threatened, so thanks for praying about that.
Mari had to be back in hospital for chemo (round 9) at 10 am this morning. To be honest Mari did not feel strong enough for this and it was somewhat overwhelming. She is now in bed recovering, sleeping, resting and drinking lots of fluids - under Dr's orders!
She has to wake up at 8 am, for three days after chemo, to take drugs which help control side effects.
Thank you for standing with us at this difficult time. We're all pretty tired so hoping for some good sleep now.
We will let you know how Mari responds to this next round of treatment.
With love xx
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Hi Mari
I am now back on your blog. Hurray. We are so sorry that you are having so much pain Mari.So many of us in NZ are thinking of you and missing you. I send my love to you and yours and hope that today you will feel God's deep love for you surrounding you in a wonderful and fresh way.All my love.
Dear Mari and the Days,
So glad to know that Mari is home again. Believing for speedy recovery and less unpleasant experiences this time.
You all must be so tired and exhausted, we are praying and standing with you all for peace of mind, divine health and strength and tons of Joy from up above. We love you all hope you all get some real good sleep.
Love,
Debbie & Johan
Bless you all. You have all been through so much the last two weeks I really hope things ease up on you now and you can all sleep, rest, and recouperate over the coming days and weeks. Sending you all my love. Lisa XX
Hi Mari, Dave, Rhi & Phil,
It must be bliss for you to all be home based after all of the hospital stretch (hopefully a 2 week break from drips!) Your own bed(s) must be so welcome for ALL of you! It's amazing how uncomfortable hospital beds are + the roughness of the sheets on your elbows etc.
Really hope you can ALL take some time to rest (take the phone off the hook).
Praying you'll build strength quickly this time Mari. Loads of love
Raewyn,Steve, Katie & Luke XXXX
dear day family
so lovely to hear your news.
i do pray you will experince ease in your body and mind. you have done so well.
love jan in btn. xxx
Hi, so pleased that you are home again Mari. I hope you have lots of sleep and good chilling out time over the next little while, and that the side-effects aren't too bad. It may have been a bit soon to have more chemo but at least it's one more out of the way! Praying for you....I'm sure Mango and Poppy would if cats knew about that stuff Linda xxx
So glad you're home with another round ticked off Mari - nothing to compare with our own bed is there! :)
There are lots of people I know who are praying for you here, and Suz and I just keep on.
May you have real rest now, and time to recuperate from the past week or so.
Much love brave lady, you are amazing in all you cope with.
Love to your mum and dad and Phil as well,
Judith XX
So pleased to hear you are home Mari. May God speed your recovery and recuperation and give some well needed rest to you all.
Love,
Andy and Gill
Thanks for this Update!!! Way to go Mari...Cheering from afar, but happy to read this good news.
Much love,
Elliott and Linda
So glad for the settling of symptoms and a bit of a reprieve from the hospital. Also pray this round is well controlled for side effects and you have a sense of hope in your heart like the break in an overcast sky when the sun comes to warm the skin, as if it is touching your very soul. God bless you all with good sleep and a peaceful household.
Love Kate
Hi Mari, Phil, Rhi and Dave,
So glad that you are back at home now, that you can all get a bit more rest. I hope that home is like a haven for you all. We have been praying, (and will continue to pray it) that God will refresh you all, protect you all, and encourage you all. Mari, you are incredibly important to Mark and I, and you are constantly on our hearts. We love you heaps, and stand with you, Phil, Rhi and Dave, and with everyone else supporting you from every pocket of the planet. I cannot begin to imagine how bloody hard this is, but know with all certainty that you have a crowd of supporters with you.
love you heaps,
melissa
Hi to the Days and Phil,
l have been thinking and praying like mad for you all, especially you Mari.Now that your home,l will be praying for rest and recouperation of you body, mind and spirit, your so courageous and brave, l pray for many Blessings and anointings on you and all your family.
Oceans of Love
Tina Perry
xxxxxxx
So good to hear of your return home, Mari and entourage. See there've been no blog entries for four days, so guess you've all been asleep since then! Hope you're resting up OK and recovering. Lots of love and continued prayers! xxx
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