Friday, September 19, 2008

Update from today.

Mari finally had round ten of chemo today, after waiting around for a while, having tests. Her tests on Tuesday ( after injections) were still too low to have chemo, but fortunately blood tests today showed an increase in levels so chemo went ahead!

We finished in hospital around 6pm due to trouble with veins so it was a long day but we were relieved to get another round over with.
Also found out today, that Mari will now have to have injections before each round of chemo, because her white blood cells do not seem to be regenerating by themselves. She has all the usual drugs, which she can use to control nasty side effects again this time round.

Thanks for your faithful prayers, have a great weekend.
Good night from us xxx

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Mari,
you are in our prayers daily...i am glad to hear you were able to go ahead with the chemo, may you free from nasty side effects this time round... We are thinking of you and standing with you through this

much love
becs and gareth

sandy f said...

Hey, Babe,
It has been a big week for you and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts often. I send warm love and support from your Insight buddies. You are family to us and we love you very much.
xx Sandy

Unknown said...

Dear Mari and Day family,

Glad to know that Mari was able to get thru with round 10. Another round done, thank God!

Continuing to pray for Mari's complete healing and recovery. Praying also for all the rest of you for His peace, strength and joy thru it all.

Huggs,
Debbie and Johan

Judith Grobelny said...

What a day this must have been. May you now all be blessed with a peaceful night and real rest.
Praying that God will do His good work to build up the cells, and make the whole process easier.
May you be wrapped up in a big blanket of His peace and love Mari.
Blessings,
Judith XX

Unknown said...

Hi Mari,Dave & Rhi -
Good to log on and read that round 10 is over! It was lovely to hear your voice the other day Rhi (just hope I didn't make you and Mari too late for your appointment?!)
Hope this weekend is peaceful and you all get some good rest.

Lots of love,

Raewyn (for all the Winnys) XXXX

wheat said...

dear mari
well done!!!
thanks for the update. it is so good to hear your news.

i trust you will sleep well tonight and that this medication will do good to your body.
i am remembering your whole family before God.you are all doing brilliantly.

you are all on my mind alot!!!

catch up later
love as always

jan in btn
xxx

Rachel F said...

Hi Mari
Hope things are going OK after the latest chemo. Thinking of you lots.
love and prayers
Rachelx

Gill and Andrew said...

Hi Mari,
I am doing a pilgrimage in Spain on the Camino de Frances to Santiago de Compostella. Did 14 miles today so my feet are a bit sore. We have 5 days to do 88 miles but it is good, (I think!)
Sorry to hear your white blood cells are still down and praying that your count will rise, hopefully without the injections.
Love to you all,
Andy

Anonymous said...

Hi Mari

I think that you are so amazing how you are going through this. I don't know how you are feeling but I'm writing to encourage you to keep on looking to Christ who is our Saviour and Redeemer. Don't give up. You have come so far. I think about you so much and pray for you often. Love Jerem and Lyn

Anonymous said...

sending u love mari - im off to DR tonite but shal try emailing u whilst im away ! and hopefully we will meet up wen i return xxxxxxx
megan

Anonymous said...

Sending you all a big big hug! Relieved to hear your over half way with the chemo hun... Praying for strength for you all. We love you lots and lots. Have just been in Ham-town for the weekend, catching up with Jon's parents, which was nice. Next weekend have got a hen's night for a friend - cocktails with topless waiters and pole dancing lessons - hmmm - can't wait - not! Wish you were here to show me your moves xxx gr

melissa-jade gregan said...

Hello darling one, Dave, Rhi and Phil,

I am praying that you all get some rest and refreshment this week, that you are safe and sound and free from sickness. May you all be ministered to and feel peace knowing that there is a worldwide chorus of prayer for you all!

xx melissa and mark