sorry for the lack of updates. it has been a trying month, and we know the journey is probably going to get harder. our mom has gotten increasingly weak, and is unable to eat very much anymore. she is under a lot of discomfort and pain, to the point where she cannot sleep at night. her abdomen is very swollen, and we think there may be a lot of fluid built up in there. we spent today at the ER at MD Anderson, to see if they could do anything to help her feel better. we have a big week ahead of us, so i wanted to ask you all for prayer. these events may change, but as of now here they are:
- on tuesday, we have an appointment to have a paracentesis performed, where they will try to draw the fluid from her abdomen. please pray that this will grant our mom some temporary relief from the extreme pressure she feels in her abdomen.
- on wednesday, we have a line up of tests to be done at MD Anderson to see if she can qualify for a phase I trial. one of the tests is a CT scan, which our mom really dreads, and is quite difficult for her because she has to drink the contrast. please pray that our mom will be healthy and strong enough to go through these tests.
- on thursday, our mom has a day off from the hospital. please pray that it would be a day of true rest for her.
- on friday, we meet with the prinicipal investigator for the clinical trial to see if our mom qualifies. please pray that she would qualify for the trial, and that God would use this to help restore her.
our mom is such a fighter. in spite of all of the pain and weakness, she has shown us what true courage, faith, and grace are. we know that each day God gives us with our mom is a blessing, and we truly believe that He is continuing to keep her here on earth for a reason. please continue to pray for her to be comforted in her body, and for complete healing.
we thank all of you for your prayers and support. they mean so much to us. at times we are so emotionally, spiritually, and physically drained, but we are encouraged and uplifted everytime we think of your prayers for our mom and our family. we love you all so much.
we'll keep you all updated...
"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. "
2 Corinthians 4:8
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keeping your family in our family's prayers
as i was reviewing my scripture reading today, it came to mind that you may benefit from having scripture read to you.
if you would like, you can receive a reading each day. i have read more than 100 passages and made them public.
was just thinking it might encourage you to have His word read to you daily.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWxf3hKKD7U
YES, You are in our prayers. We are with you.
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