"I got to talk to Matt earlier today, and found out a little more about how Catherine is doing right now. Her white blood cell count is very low...so low, that if it does not come up high enough by Wednesday, she will not be able to have the next scheduled chemo treatment on Wednesday. She is taking some medicine that is supposed to help bring the number up. Also, she is very swollen and uncomfortable; although she had had two pretty good nights lately so that is a blessing! THANK YOU so much to everyone that's praying for her...this will be a somewhat long journey. The Lord really shows HImself sufficient to us during these times! Hope you all have a wonderful Lord's Day tomorrow!"
"Thank you for praying for Catherine!!!
She is feeling much better, and it is very encouraging to see the physical improvement over the last few days. She is able to walk around the house some, and she is getting some of her appetite back. Praise the Lord!
Catherine's white blood cell platelet count was down to 1.8 on Friday, and she was given a nuepogen shot. The oncologist said that if the platelet count didn't come up, we would be forced to postpone the next treatment.
On Monday the platelets were back up to 8.0 and the doctor was very glad to see that. She is scheduled to have the fourth treatment on Wednesday morning at 10:30.
Her feet are still quite swollen, but the lasix - diuretic is reducing it somewhat. Please continue to pray that her liver would start functioning properly.
Today is our son Daniel's 16th birthday. We praise the Lord for the work that God is doing in the hearts of all of our children during this trial. I know that this whole thing has been very difficult for them to understand, but their faith in the Lord is being strengthened. Catherine and I both thank the Lord for the way He is drawing all of us closer to each other and to Himself.
God's been good! This last Sunday evening, Daniel sang this song during the evening service. I believe that our entire family has realized that this is much more than just a song. God has been good, and His mercies and compassion are new every morning!"
Here is the video of Daniel singing!
http://www.youtube.com/
** What a blessing to hear Daniel sing this song during this difficult time for he and his family!
(Catherine's father, Bro. Ross, is the one who introduces Daniel before he sings)
Thank you for sharing this. We have been praying and wondering how they were doing.
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