One ok, one not ok

Our internet has been down so this is the first chance I’ve managed to get to blog. This post might be a biggie!

Catherine is still doing well in herself, despite the odd tummy ache and feeling nauseous. She was ringbearer at a wedding this weekend and did very well despite being concerned that she would get her duties just right! I will try and get a photo uploaded of Catherine in her beautiful dress. Catherine is having Vincristine today (chemotherapy) at the hospital, and then the steroids begin for five days. It's a shame that she is on steroids during her school holiday, but at least she will be at home so wont feel so vulnerable. She is still on her daily chemotherapy medicine as well, and next week she is going for a 'special photo' - an ultrasound to check her kidney function. Please pray that this is ok and shows up nothing odd.

Whilst Catherine is ok, I am now not ok. I am having a difficult pregnancy because I am often in (sometimes considerable) pain. I'm not a wimp with pain (thankfully I think Catherine inherited this), but seriously, this can be as bad as labour! The latest addition is that I am finding it increasingly hard to walk so I have an appointment with the Physiotherapist on Wednesday.

Sometimes I really don’t think I was meant to have any luck in the childrearing department, yet optimistically I thought I'd have another child. Basically it is all Catherine's fault that I am having another one, not because it has been easy with her situation and in the early days, but because I love her HUGELY.

However, Catherine’s sibling is growing well and is getting much stronger, although he is not half as energetic as Catherine was. Catherine always used to like making her presence known, even when I was carrying her. I think this baby is generally much more chilled and prefers to nap than kick (praise the Lord). An easy baby after this pregnancy would be really appreciated (God, you need to listen to, and answer, this request).

Thank you for the prayers for our family and also for the card that we received. I’m not sure where it came from, as the postmark was blurry, but it was full of signatures and kind words. Please don’t forget to pray for Mark. He now has to look after both Catherine and I when we have our bad days. If you could pray for me on Wednesday, I would really appreciate it, mainly that I am diagnosed and that there is some kind of treatment/pain relief available to help us through this stage. At this rate, I may be coming back with crutches, and I'm only 26 weeks pregnant :(