We've just been to the hospital to have Catherine's ear examined as she has ear pain again. The doctor has prescribed us some oral antibiotics, but the did suggest that, as it occurs after her chemo, it may be a side effect of her Vincristine chemotherapy as it can effect the nerves and make things feel more sensitive. However, her eardrums are inflamed so she is also having a blood test to make sure there are no infections. She is also on steroids so is emotionally sensitive, too.
Please pray that she is well by Saturday for commissioning. Last year she had to miss the ceremony and she was sad she could not perform. We are trusting she will be well for her own commissioning day, as she is an honorary Witness for Christ!
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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