Our little girl was awake a lot last night and she complained of having a 'sore port'. The port is her portacath, a titanium device under her skin, which is the way in which her medicines are given and bloods are taken. She is also very tired today and just want to sit on our laps. We spoke to Carol, our community nurse, today and she came and took some bloods. She said Catherine's port did not look infected but was a bit bruised which could make it feel tender and sore. We are now awaiting her blood counts. They will be checked for anaemia and any sign of an early infection.
She has been talking a lot about going on holiday to the countryside camping! She also would like to go somewhere where she can make 'sand prints with my feet in the sand'. We are looking to go away somewhere after this block of intensive treatment. I think it will really benefit her, as she has not really been able to go far at all for months due to the risk of picking up an infection. We can just about get away with car journeys to open spaces or empty(ish) museums, but public transport is definitely out of the question, which limits opportunities for the family.
Please pray that her port does not get infected and that her tiredness is only due to the drop in her blood count caused by the treatment. Thankyou.
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May you be encouraged by God's promise to Catherine that "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary....but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." May Catherine rest under His healing wings while her blood sorts itself out and then take off and soar.
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