Celebration!!!!!!!

Today Catherine had her MRD result. The MRD test is a very sophisticated test that shows whether there is any leukaemia left in the bone marrow.

The Consultant has told us:

'Catherine is in the VERY SMALL number of children in whom the leukaemic DNA clone was ELIMINATED at a very early stage. This is proven through both of her MRD tests'.

'Catherine is definitely in remission'.

She will still need to complete the full course of treatment to ensure that there is no relapse.

Yesterday, Catherine told her nursery teacher, 'God is looking after me'. I think this is proof of everything we have believed all along - Catherine is firmly in God's hands and His healing power is being worked out through her.

We have decided that Catherine will be entered into randomization. Mark and I both feel this is the right course of action. We will be confirming this course of action in mid-December when we will find out whether she will receive one or two intensive blocks of chemotherapy.

Please pray that Catherine receives the right amount of chemotherapy to ensure that the leukaemia will never return, and also that she will not get any side effects or infections while she continues the treatment.

Thank you for the faith of so many who have brought our daughter to Jesus time and time again over the past months. Please continue to support her, particularly as she will still need to enter the difficult intensive block of chemotherapy over Christmas and into the New Year.

People have asked whether miracles really happen today. I'm sure you will agree that throughout Catherine's story, mini-miracles are happening frequently. Today's news is so wonderful.

We really value everything you have done.

And thankyou, God, for everything You have done.