Monday, March 1, 2010
march 1
Looking out our 12th floor window, we see light rain and a gray sky in downtown Houston. Louis went back to work today and Steve is on his way over to the hospital. Katrina's fluid retention made for a not so great night for her. Early this AM the wonderful night nurse, Aster, contacted the doctor and gave her a small dose of lasix. When that didn't help, she was able to put in a catheter to help empty the bladder. She tried for a long time, but couldn't go on her own. The doctor ordered an ultrasound of her kidneys and i don't know what time that is scheduled. They also are having a consult with the renal doctors. Her IV fluids are being slowed down. They are evaluating the meds to see if there is any that would be causing this. Steve will be on top of that when he gets here. He is interested in checking all she is getting and the IPhone is coming in handy. She was given some oxygen last night (nasal prones) to get her levels up and they have been good so the level was decreased this AM and they want to discontinue that today. So, please pray for an answer to all the fluid retention. It is definately a discomfort to her. The jaw pain persists-pray today that stops! She has a good attitude and makes her funny comments in spite of all she is going through. The chemo continues on. Her fever has stayed down. Her nurse today is Tessie- another wonder nurse that Katrina had her first day here. New rotation of doctors is Dr. Estrov and Dr. Chen (fellow). Lori
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Praying Praying Praying.
ReplyDeleteI brought a picture of Katrina and I from when we first moved to Texas to school today to keep by my computer and pray for her throughout the day. My students were very curious since it was something new and I shared with them about Katrina. We are all thinking about her throughout the day today :)
Thank you for keeping us updated so we can continue to lift up specific prayers. I am praying for Louis today and of course for Katrina. I am asking God to continue to give wisdom to the doctors and nurses on the best way to proceed and for answers and solutions to the fluid retention. I love how Sara said she put a picture of Katrina on her computer at work. I am going to put a picture in my purse. So many are praying and I'd love to be able to show them sweet Katrina. I'm sure I have some pretty silly ones of Katrina with the kids :0)
ReplyDeleteWarmly,
Wendy
I LOVE YOU!
We are continuing to pray for your fluid retention to go down and comfort for you. Praying for wisdom and discernment for you, your family and the MD Anderson staff. We love and miss you.
ReplyDeleteWith continued prayer,
Jacque and Trip Hardy
My wife and I first met Katrina and her family back in 1991 at Temecula EV Free Church. She was a little girl, about 6-7 I think, and lively and cute. As the years progressed, we watched her grow through her teen years, and especially enjoyed her in all the CYT plays she did. She was always bright, funny, outgoing, and a polished actress in each of her parts. We were thrilled for her to marry such a solid Christian man as Louis. And it was a pleasure to meet him last summer while they vacationed here.
ReplyDeleteLori and Steve are incredible examples, each in their own way, or how the Lord wants us to live and interact each day. I consider Steve a valuable friend and encouraging brother, and I know Lori is highly respected and enjoyed at our church in Temecula.
So our hearts and minds are given over to the need of the moment...prayer and comfort. And I pray that God, in His way and time, give all of us a strong unshakeable sense of His goodness in all this. And I pray that will be enough to carry all of us through this anxious and unsure time, so we can come through it grateful for Him and what He is doing. May our actions at this time be a conspicuous example to non-believers that God is good through all things.
Dearest Katrina, Louis, Steve, Lori, and family,
ReplyDeleteGod has so burdened my heart to pray for all of you! I'm praying for you all every day, multiple times a day that the God of all comfort (2 Cor. 1:3) would be your strength for this trial and your Deliverer from it. I know Christ is shining through all of you. A big hug to all - Marcelo (T.)
"Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God who is our salvation. Selah. God is to us a God of deliverances; and to GOD the Lord belong escapes from death." Psalm 68:19, 20
Dear Katrina, Louis, Steve & Lori,
ReplyDeleteMarcelo probably didn't realize it when he shared Psalm 68:19-20 that Rebekah wrote that out for me and placed it on my pillow after we received word of my diagnosis of cancer. I revisited those precious promises many times during my journey. My heart was continually drawn to the truth that God DAILY bears our burden. It keeps that incredible promise perpetually in the present tense.
May the Lord fill your hearts with His peace in the midst of the storm, and may He enfold you in His perfect love.
Ever praying,
Valorie Tolopilo
Thank you so much for the daily updates. I feel almost guilty as my life goes on in such normalcy with all your family is going through. The updates are so helpful to me so I can pray effectively as I sit at my workdesk. You are all foremost on my mind constantly and my heart is so heavy with considering all you are dealing with. Loving you all and praying unceasingly.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for giving us the opportunity to pray for and with you all. We love you! Bill and Janet Thompson and Family!
ReplyDeleteTo Katrina: You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will pray for strength, courage and healing.
ReplyDeleteTo Louis: I was in your shoes for many years, as my wife Sheryl, fought cancer. Sometimes it is hard to be the spouse. It is difficult to see the person that you love suffer and face tremendous adversity. At any given point in time, you would be willing to trade places with her, but of course it is not possible. There are times that you feel helpless. My prayer for you is that: (1) You feel the warm and comforting arms of Jesus surround you (2) You have continued strength to support Katrina (3) You feel the love and support of all of your family and friends around you. One of the greatest lessons I learned through my wife's illness was the acceptance of allowing others to do things for me, my wife and my family. I was a very proud man and wanted to handle everything myself. Trust me, it can't be done! Your friends want to help - it is the only physical thing they can often do. Let them surround you with support and upkeep!
God Bless the two of you and I pray He will hold you in His arms! The weakness you may feel today will only add to the strength of your lives together in the future.
Brandt Bensema (Sara Kindrick's Dad)