Today was a strange sort of day. Nothing seemed to go well this morning from the moment I woke up and we were moved out of the side room where we had been on our own onto the ward. While moving onto the ward means that her blood count is a bit better (she is less likely to get infections from germs/viruses)- it felt too early for me to be 'braving it' in front of everyone else. It was nice having had a retreat when I just wanted to catch my breath. However, it has not been as bad as expected as it has been good to speak to other parents.
Catherine has had a reasonably good day and has had the second dose of meds. She was a littl bit up and down but not too bad: a combination of tiredness and the meds. She was allowed to be detached from 'melody' the drip for five minutes today, and it was great to push her up the corridor in a little plastic car and generally run around with her for a bit. Catherine is getting used to procedures now and knows what all the different things are for but is still looking forward to seeing her friends again soon.
Please continue to pray that the results from the spinal fluid are clear and that side effects of the treatment will be minimal.
Some photos have been added to the facebook group 'Pray for Catherine'.
This is Catherine's story: Expect Miracles
This is Catherine's blog. Catherine is now six years old and is in remission from leukaemia (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia - ALL). Leukaemia is a rare yet treatable form of cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood. This blog began at the start of her treatment in August 2008. The treatment lasted until October 2010. She went into remission remarkably early and the treatment was focussed on making sure the disease never returned. Over 15000 people have prayed for Catherine during the past three years for which her parents are deeply grateful. So many people love Catherine that it was hard to update everyone, so her parents began this blog to keep everyone updated. Catherine is the daughter of two Salvation Army Officers in the UK. This blog is a place to be updated, to send wishes to the parents and basically for everyone who knows Catherine (or doesn't) to be able to find out more about her progress. Feel free to post comments, concerns and questions. All prayers for Catherine at this time continue to be warmly received by her parents and Catherine's extended family. Catherine is now receiving blood tests and will be monitored regularly until she is ten-year-old when she will be give the official 'all clear'. Her parents especially welcome readers who are experiencing a child dealing with any form of cancer. Their prayer is that this blog will help them in their journeys.
Catherine aged 3
Doing her favourite thing - eating fruit!
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More photos of Catherine when younger...
Having fun
Our family
6 comments:
Praying for you all - I know I don't know you personally but I believe Our God is more than able and will be faithful- praise Him in the storm,He wont let you down. He is all He is despite who we are or what we are faced with how awesome!!!
Keep strong in the knowledge that He holds the world and your family in the palm of His hand and knows Catherine by name
God bless xx
Dawn & Mark ,
Georgina Mansfield here, Just quick message to let you know how much the Mansfield family love you two and Catherine ever so much!!
I have been keeping and eye on the updates day to day - and i hope little Catherine get's better very soon! If she's anything like her mummy then she's a tough cookie :)
Each night i have kept Catherine in my prayers, and pray that her side effects won't be to unbareable for her , Give her a big kiss and a cuddle from me!
Love Always
Georgina
xxxxx
Carol Walsh here,
Dear Dawn & Mark, though you do not know me, be assured of the prayers and love from one who cares.
Praying that as a new week begins, Catherine will show some improvement. May our great God of love shine upon you as a family and stengthen you in this time. XX
Dear Dawn, Mark and Catherine Just to let you know that I, like many others, am thinking and praying for you. Will keep an eye on Catherine's blog. Take care of yourselves as well as that brave little girl. Love Audrey
Hi Guys, Just wanted to let you know that we are continuing to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. While you are not here with us, at least we can follow everything you are going through and uphold you in prayer specific areas through your updates. Take care and God Bless.
hey guys, please be assured of our love and prayers. Grace & Erin have done some pictures for catherines room which we'll send up now that we have an address. Grace said in her prayers last night 'please give catherine a special hug'.
we only understand a little of what youre going through but we know that Gods hands are the safest hands imaginable, your precious girl is safe. A piece of scripture came to me for you from Exodus 14:14 'The lord will fight for you, you need only be still'.
Stay strong, we have a faithful God.
Much love
JO, steve, Grace & erin xxx
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