We came home from the hospital this afternoon and are now waiting to find out whether Catherine has any chickenpox antibodies and whether they can identify her viral infection. She doesn't have a temperature, so they were happy to let her come home and give her some oral antibiotics for now. She has also been given a different painkiller which is really effective and has made her feel much more comfortable. So we've had a good evening together, all three of us cuddling up on the sofa. Normally Catherine would be in bed for 7.30pm and we would be working on essays, so it has actually turned into an unexpected family time for us all. And because the painkiller is working, she is no longer upset and tearful and is enjoying the cuddle time. We even got to watch a programme on TV which was located a few miles down the road from our new home, which was quite exciting! So a silver lining in the middle of a cloud.
We are praying that Catherine will be feeling much better tomorrow.
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
2 comments:
You are still in our thoughts and prayers. God has done a wonderful work so far for Catherine and I know that this will continue.'The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed and a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, FOR YOU, LORD, HAVE NEVER FORSAKEN THOSE WHO SEEK YOU.'
"Those who fix their eyes on the past risk a severe collision with the future.
Those who see only the future hit much too hard the speed bumps of today.
Only those who fix their eyes on God can effectively negotiate the right pace of life."
Have followed this from the beginning. Thinking about you constantly. Hope catherine is soon feeling much better after this last setback.
Read this in morning prayers at Bramwell House today.
“People with their mind set on you, you keep completely whole, steady on their feet, because they keep at it and don’t quit. Depend on God and keep at it because in the Lord God you have a sure thing.” Isaiah 26 v 3 & 4 (The Message)
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