Uncomfortable moments

Colleen was hospitalized for 5 days and came home last Sunday. She is doing well but has sores in her throat which are causing her pain from the chemotherapy. Please pray that they will heal quickly because they are very painful. She tolerated the chemo well and is doing fine otherwise. My sister and her family are visiting and we are having a grand time battling at uno. Colleen felt well enough to go to The Henry Ford and the Detroit zoo this week. Her hair is growing back but is at the stage where others are really staring at her. I guess they just are curious or don't understand but it is hard to swim with a wig on. Unfortunately even adults are staring. Please pray that the Lord will give her strength to endure the uncomfortable moments. I just want to buy her a shirt that says please don't stare i have cancer but she is not too comfortable with that idea. I guess i will have to pass her cards out at the pool so others may understand. Thank you again for your continued prayers. Our God is wonderful and we are thankful that Colleen is feeling better on the methotrexate.

Hospitalized for chemo

Colleen's chemotherapy did not get started until noon today 18 hours after admission. She was really disappointed because she is hoping to be home as soon as possible because my sister and her family are coming to visit. Please pray that she will do well and be able to enjoy time with our family. Colleen is doing well and the chemotherapy will be done around noon tomorrow. She is in good spirits and feeling a bit nauseated but ok. She was able to visit with another teen today to encourage her. Thank you for praying.

Once again the Lord has answered our prayers. Colleen tolerated the methotrexate spinal well with no side effects, Chelsea is feeling better and nobody else got sick and Colleen  was well enough to attend the annual childrens Hospital Picnic at CJ Barrymores last saturday. We are so thankful for Gods answer to our prayers. Colleen and the girls really enjoyed the day driving go karts, bumper boats, and getting temporary tattoos. It was a really fun filled family day and we appreciate all the hard work put forth by the volunteers and staff at Childrens.

Today Colleen was admitted for more high dose methotrexate thru the IV. Colleen is asking that everyone pray that she can clear the methotrexate from her system and have a short hospital stay. We have room mates this trip a beautiful little girl. Please pray that both the girls will tolerate the chemo well, stay free from infections and that we will be an encouragement to others at the hospital.

Many of you have requested a picture of Colleen's beads of courage. Each bead is a clinic visit, a needle poke etc for more information just google beads of courage.

 Psalm 106:1 O give thanks to the Lord for he is good. For his lovingkindness is everlasting.