"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
Katrina and I talked about and prayed today for a couple of the cancer patients we have met at MD Anderson. One man was on her floor & we got to know his wife a bit. They are certain of their Hope, Jesus believing He does as He promises. He just went in to a 30 day isolation where not even his wife can come in to his room but can talk to him through a glass window. She told us he is at peace. Another older couple we sat by in the out-patient waiting room and they wrote down Katrina's name to pray for her. They have been in cancer treatment for a number of years. Just as we are honored by those of you who pray for Katrina, it is our privilege to pray for other cancer patients we are meeting and know they are praying for Katrina also. It is wonderful to be a part of the world-wide body of Christ.
Katrina got a call today that we need to come to the out-patient clinic early tomorrow. Her chemo is scheduled for 2:00 but the doctor wants her in for morning blood work and to go over some results. So please pray for our day tomorrow. It will be long and fatiguing. Pray the chemo goes as it is supposed to and the lumbar puncture goes well (includes chemo infusion). This ends course 2 of chemo for her.
Katrina got a surprise call this afternoon from Dr. Hsu who is her local oncologist here in Katy. He is the one who initially diagnosed her and got her into MD Anderson that very day to be treated for her Burkitt's leukemia. He told her he had been following her case and was concerned during course #1 and wanted to hear how she is doing currently. We were touched by his caring and following her progress even while she is under the care of other doctors at this time. (He had done his oncology residency at MD Anderson under Dr. Kantarjian, Katrina's doctor)
This week was teacher appreciation week at Sampson and the PTO sent us sandwiches, salad and bread for dinner, which is what they provided for the teachers lunch today- how nice to be included:) Lori
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Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you--majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? ~Rcofud 15:11
ReplyDeleteWarmly with a hug,
Wendy
Oh good, I'm so glad y'all got your dinner! It's the least we could do and we could never forget our sweet Katrina (and Lori & Louis)!
ReplyDeleteI will pray & petition God for a good day tomorrow.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6
Hugs,
Dawn
Martin Luther:
ReplyDelete(Sermons for the first Sunday after Easter, 1526)
"Whenever a man in fear cries unto God, God cannot refrain from helping him. Just as Christ did not stay long outside away from his frightened disciples, but soon was there comforting them and saying, 'Peace be unto you,' 'I am come, be of good cheer and fear not,' so it is still. When we are afraid, God lifts us up and causes the gospel to be preached to us."
What strong words from Martin Luther.
Happy Easter to you, Katrina, Louis, Lori, Steve and family. Be of good cheer...
Cathy J
Praying for you today. Hope that all goes well with no complications with the last of the chemo.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Sara
"We love him, because he first loved us." 1 John 4:19
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE HIS BELOVED :)
Warmly with love,
Wendy
Dear Katrina,
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better remember that god is with you every where.No one is like you O LORD;you are great, and your name is mighty in power.
Love,
Neena
praying for you Katrina and your loved ones.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord continue to strengthen you by the power of the Spirit. May He give you peace in all circumstances knowing that He is sovereign.
His will is perfect and His Love is never ending! We pray for wisdom and the Lord's guiding hand to be upon all your physicians and treatments.
Love in Christ,
The Decker family
Have been praying for you today. Love and miss you...Trip wanted me to tell you that he lost his first tooth this morning and that this isn't an April's fool joke, "its for real!"
ReplyDeleteWith continued prayer,
Jacque Hardy and Family