Day 4 /3

Feeling a little better today, cross seems a little lighter to bear. Yesterday morning I spiked a fever again, BP went down, HR went up, O2 went down. They were afraid that I was having a repeat of Friday, but things seemed to calm down which is good. Today hasn't been nearly as exciting and I feel pretty decent. I'm just so thankful that I've finally made it to day 4. This round has taken FOREVER. At least I'll be home for Easter.

Finally, Day 2 /3

Back on track today as they've restarted the chemo. One day closer to being 75% done!! Today was a pretty good day. I've been fighting a headache which they say is from the LP- not sure how long that will last. It dawned on me this morning that this is the start of holy week and as much as I dislike the current journey that I'm on, it brings me closer to understanding the meaning of Easter. Without a cross, it is very difficult to follow Christ or understand what he did for us. Obviously all of us have our cross, mine happens to be big and hard to miss. Carrying it has allowed me to participate in Jesus' sacrifice, to relate a little better to Christ. Even though I won't be able to attend any Holy week services, I feel closer to Jesus this Easter than any other. I pray that as I bear my cross, I won't become bitter but rather that I'll have a greater appreciation of what our Lord did for us. That I'll be more motivated to follow and to serve. And after we've won this battle (and had a great party) I pray that God shows me how I can use this experience to serve Him better.
If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow me. ~Matthew 16:24

Out of the ICU

Last night was a little eventful as a low resting heart rate worried the nurses and I ended up getting a couple EKG's and more blood. Today, I got moved back to the oncology floor. They found an unwanted bacteria (from all the antibiotics) in my intestine so now the thought is that might have been the cause of my fevers. We'll know more as tests come back next week. In the meantime, they hope to restart the chemo in the next day or 2. Other than a headache, I feel pretty good today. Lisa flew in for the weekend, it was good to see her and a nice break for mom.
Thanks for all your prayers!!!

A better day!

Janna is much improved today. They moved her to the ICU about 5:00 last night. The doctors are amazed at the rapid change this morning. (I should have shared the secret that you prayer warriors already know!) The fever broke about 4:00 am, she is no longer on oxygen, her pulse and blood pressure have stabilized. She still has septis but is much better. She is alert and responsive, eating scrambled eggs and a toasted muffin as I type. We don't know when she will leave ICU or when they will continue the chemo.

There are much better days in her future and we indeed have hope. We will be joining you in prayer at 7:11 and 10:11. Janna has the best friends ever!

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:18

Ida May

A rough day

This is hard to write. Janna is very sick. She started the day with 105 fever. The nurses have been fighting all day to bring it down to 102. The CT scans from today show she has pneumonia. Her blood pressure is very low. She is on oxygen, another antibiotic, much fluid, and being closely monitored. They have stopped the chemo for now. We are grateful that the spinal fluid was clear...no cancer cells there. Janna is very tired but I think peaceful. She never complains. I know you are all concerned so thought I'd give a short update. Please continue your prayers, you are holding her (and us) up! Tomorrow will be a better day.

Ida May

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Hold that thought...

I was getting used to the thought of not having to start the chemo today and was excited to have a weekend when I felt good and could hang out with friends. And then the phone rang - it's KU telling me that Dr McGuirk wants me to start my chemo today. Ughh, wish the communication was a little better. I don't know what I'm feeling right now but it is not a sense of peace. I pray that God gives that feeling back to me! So, guess I'll head home to pack up my bags and head to the hospital. The chemo will be getting started late so I probably won't get to go home until Tuesday :(