"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song."
-Psalm 28:6-7
Today we headed back to MD Anderson to see my doctor and for a routine x-ray. The day started out early, but it was worth it because I had already done blood work, had the x-ray done, and was seeing my doctor by 9:00. This was a good thing because I needed two units of blood again. I asked Dr. Kantarjian when I would come back for admission and he said Thursday. I of course was not happy with that answer so I asked if I can come in sooner just in case my platelets were up. He said, "Do you want to come Monday?" Umm... YES! I guess most patients aren't as anxious as I am to get in and get things done. So we are praying, praying, praying that my platelets are at least 60 by Monday so I can get course 8 started. After meeting with Dr. K the waiting began to see when I would get a room for my transfusion. I lucked out enough to get an appointment for my transfusion at 10:30... they were running about half and hour behind, but that isn't too bad. My transfusion was done just in time for us to be right in the middle of rush hour traffic, but that seems to be the norm now. I am doing blood work in Katy tomorrow, not because I need to, but because I am obsessed with knowing what my platelets are now. After that it is on to the waiting game of the weekend hoping by body recovers and is ready for chemo Monday.
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Praying!!! We know that you are so anxious to finish your chemo! Praying that God will give you peace as you begin the final stretch! Hang in there....you are almost finished! You are amazing and we cannot wait until you and Louis can get back to a life without chemo!!
ReplyDeleteShelly J.
Praying for the platelets to multiply quickly and for an admission on Monday!
ReplyDeleteWeg!
Philippians 4:6-7
ReplyDelete"... The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Our prayers are with you, Katrina.
Cathy J
OH Katrina! I can only imagine how you must yearn for this to be all behind you! Please know that I am praying for your numbers to be where they need to be and for your admission on Monday!
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Alice
I am so prayerful and hopeful that Monday is the beginning of the end of chemo for you. I love your determination to get admitted sooner rather than later...that's SO you!
ReplyDeleteKeeping the faith right there with you,
Ann
Heavenly Father,
ReplyDeletePlease prepare Katrina's body for treatment Monday and give her perseverance in this trial.
In Jesus' name we pray