Wednesday, December 17, 2008

It's been a week since I posted anything. Those of you who check everyday must be wondering what happened to me.

Chemo starts tomorrow morning. We appreciate everyone's prayers so much. The last few days have been full of little things that need to be done before treatment starts. I needed to get some maternity clothes, we had run out of family pictures for Christmas cards, and there were a few final Christmas details to take care of. I think things are taken care of now. Wonderful, beautiful, gracious, kind, efficient ladies from church are cleaning the house tomorrow while we're at the hospital. More beautiful, talented people are fixing meals for us over the next week. I am so grateful for all the help. Jon's family will be arriving on Christmas Eve and will stay for a couple of weeks. The kids will be well cared for if I'm not up and about soon after the treatment.

I had my blood checked again yesterday. Maintaining good iron levels has always been a problem for me and is a concern with pregnancy and chemo combined. Yesterday's test showed higher iron levels than I have ever had - a good way to start treatments. The lettuce juice must be working. I know lots of people have been praying too. Thank you all so much.

9 comments:

Bonnie said...

Praying for you, Amy! Love ya!

Bonnie

Anonymous said...

Josh and I will be thinking about you tomorrow Amy! Prayers going up for you and this sweet baby you are carrying. I hope that you'll be able to avoid some of the unpleasant side effects you mentioned.

(((Hugs))),
Ashley

Anonymous said...

Praying for you!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Just thought I'd drop you a note to say that I'm praying for you, as are many of my friends.
Emily

Anonymous said...

We had a special time of prayer for you at our home this morning(12/18) as you face your first day of chemo treatment.

Anonymous said...

I hope everything turned out the best way that it possibly could for your first treatment! Keeping you in my prayers always ...

Anonymous said...

Will continue in prayer....

Anonymous said...

We (and our church family) are praying for you and the little one!
-Clint and Linda C.

Anonymous said...

Dee said
We are praying for you today and glad the baby is doing so well.

Dee