Catherine is doing well on her maintenance treatment although today she has been tired, headachy and has a bit of a sniffle. On Tuesday she will be at hospital for her Vincristine (chemotherapy) and blood test. Her hair is really growing now, although she is not impressed with it. It is very different from her original hair as it is now darker (before treatment she was dark blonde). So everytime anyone compliments her hair she gets quite sulky about it all. It's a shame really because I think she will look beautiful with darker hair as she has quite dark skin.
Catherine will be four at the beginning of April, and she is now getting excited. She loves birthdays and is a total party animal! I'm so pleased that the treatment has done nothing to dent her natural confidence and outgoing nature. We are looking forward to celebrating the big day with her, which is made more momentous by the success of her treatment. Thanks God!
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
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