Catherine continues to do well on her treatment, although we have been told that she is being referred to the ENT specialists as she keeps getting ear infections. Our consultant is keen to get her ears checked because if her eardrums keep bursting this will not be healthy for her long-term.
She is very excited about her birthday on Saturday and she will be having a small party on 17th because her actual birthday falls on Easter Saturday (not perfect timing when your parents are Officers!).
Catherine will complete her treatment in October this year and will then have to go for regular check-ups. Thanks everyone for your ongoing prayers for Catherine - I'm going to sign off now and give her her night-time cuddle!
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
1 comment:
A couple of things.
1. Toby is beautiful! But I don't think I have to tell you that.
2. Catherine looks like such a big girl now, holding Toby. Oh, the responsibility! ;-)
3. Woutertjie had repeated ear infections before he was diagnosed and we eventually had grommets put in. What a difference! If I knew how much better it would be I would've had it done months earlier. It is like a NGT. Once you know how much easier it makes things you can't believe you put it of for so long! Hope they sort Catherine's ears out quickly!
Suzanne
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