Thanks for your prayers - today went well. The nurses found a vein quickly and it was a good vein - it didn't play up last the one did last week.
It's good to tick another round off, 3 more to go! The Dr told us that soon Mari is due to have another chest x-ray to find out how things are looking after the pneumonia. We will let you know when we have a date for this.
It is now possible for Mari to have some of the injections ( which she is having regularly now, to boost her white blood cells) at home. This means less hospital visits - horray!
The Dr also confirmed that after treatment number 16, (scheduled on December 11th), Mari will have a few weeks off before returning to hospital in January for CT scans/pet scans etc. They will then decide whether Mari needs some radiotherapy at the oncology hospital. We really hope the cancer will be all gone by then.
Mari is looking forward to having a few weeks off after the final chemotherapy round.
She is now in bed resting and recovering from today - grateful for your messages and prayers. Today went very smoothly and quickly which was a great relief. There is a nasty sickness bug going around ( warnings about it in the hospital) and 3 people in our house have been unwell with that, plus friends. It would be very complicated if Mari gets infected and she would have to go straight back in to hospital. Fortunately, so far she hasn't caught it which is amazing given the state of her immune system right now following treatments.
There are a few things to pray about, we are starting to look ahead now and longing for this to all be over. We are hoping for some good news in January but also preparing ourselves for the possibility of further treatment if necessary.
We will write more soon.
Love and thanks.
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Hi,
Thanks for the update. So glad today went well. Will continue to pray for the efficacy of current course of treatment so nothing further will be required.
So no needles over Christmas - except pine ones - I bet that's a relief! You deserve a break Mari.
My thoughts and prayers are with you daily.
love Chris (currently snowed in - yes in Oct - incredible!)
Hi Mari, Phil and lovely Day family! Thank you for letting us know so quickly.
I am super happy today went well for you Mari - thank God for good veins! and even for home-injections!! We will be praying for great results, and rejuvination. Love you heaps, so glad you all get a great break very very soon.
Much love, Melissa
Hey Mari and Phil - glad to hear that things are going well! Have been thinking about you guys. Miss seeing you at edge.
Prayer and blessings your way.
HANNAH DONALD
Hi Mari & Co,
So good to read that today went well. You can really look forward to Christmas this year - hopefully by then any of the final effects of the chemo will have worn off and you'll be feeling on top of the world!
I know there will be the tests ahead but, at least, you can take a holiday from treatment and hospital (hope it's not merely a holiday but a long sabbatical)
Lots of love
Raewyn XXXX
dear mari.
so good to hear your news.
you are doing really well.
i have been praying for you a
lot and will keep on going!
i am mindful of the bugstuff !!
i hope this weekend is good for all of you as you go about your daily lives.
i trust God will break through in ways only he can.
with love as always
jan in brighton. xxx
Happy Day Mari, Good for you. We're praying, hoping, wishing for you a "White blood-cell" Christmas!
Glad to see things have come along well, let's hope and pray it's soon all over.
Elliott and Linda
Its wonderful, not many to go now! You've been amazing Mari.
I love the thought that you can put hospitals out of your mind over Christmas and relax and enjoy the season, that is such good timing. :)
Thinking of you today and lots of prayer your way,
Lots of love too. xx
only 3 more to go!!!!! rest well friend. Jay and I are off to Tauranga in the morning - we'll be gone for the week, but i will try to call you in the next few days. love ya! -erin
Hi Mari, Dave, Rhi and Phil
Great to have news of this last round and that it has gone well and that you are home (and hopefully that you can have less time in hospital).
Will be very mindful of these next few weeks of treatments and tests.
heaps of love to you all
jan
xxx
Dear Mari,
Glad to hear things are moving on, only 3 left to go!!! Love you and praying for you. God is with you through it all!
Love,
Debbie and Johan
sending u tonnes of love - lets do coffee soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
love megan
Hi Mari, Dave, Rhi and Phil
Picturing you in bed Mari, resting and starting your day as we end ours so thought I'd post another quick comment.
Hope you are doing Ok with the after effects of this round and that you have been protected from the sickness bugs.
Hope Dave, Rhi and Phil that you all don't go down with it too. Will keep praying for you all.
Much love
jan
xxx
dear mari
hello just a little message for you.you are really on my mind and in my prayersthis week.
i have finished the winter planting in the pre-school garden now.
i am looking forward to the day when the daffodils will show. i used the variety called 'cheerfulnes'.the children really enjoyed planting them out in a big pot!!!
but in the meantime i will appreciate each day as it comes.
you are doing really well He is right beside you.
with all my love as always
jan xxx
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