October 2010

Catherine has been doing really well recently and today she received some more chemotherapy (Vincristine). The only problem is that she will now be taking steroids at Commissioning, so I am praying that it doesn't affect her mood so much this time. I want her to be able to enjoy it, not feel like she is not in control of her emotions.

This evening she asked Mark again how much longer her treatment will go on for. It is surprising that many people think she is not having chemo any more because her hair has grown back and she has much more energy and stamina. However she still needs her daily oral chemo until October 2010, plus other chemo and lumbar punctures. We have also received a letter from the new consultant at her new hospital, and she is booked in for her lumbar puncture and intrathecal chemo on August 11th. She will be introduced to the nurses, doctors and playworker.

One day I know Catherine is going to ask me much more about her treatment and what her illness really meant. I am pleased that I will be able to tell her about all the prayer support that has gone into her treatment, and about all the ways God has worked in her situation. I am not looking forward to telling her in detail about the original illness, and the fact that she will still need to have check ups for the next ten years which will involve the dreaded needles (her portacath should be removed in 2010).

Thankyou for continuing to pray for Catherine. It means so much to us.