Our journey began on Thursday, Novemeber 12, 2009 when our precious Maddy was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Earlier in the week, Maddy had been complaining of pain in her leg and was running a low grade fever. On Tuesday, Russ took Maddy to see our family doctor who did an X-Ray and ordered some blood work. The results of the blood work came back with some peculiar findings, and we were quickly referred to St. Vincent Mercy Children's Hospital in Toledo.
Thank God for Dr. Row for ordering the blood tests so quickly. We were told by Dr. Kitchen, the oncologist, that they see many patients who have been going back and forth to the doctor's office for weeks before blood work is done.
We arrived at St. Vincent's at 1:00 on Thursday. By Friday evening, the diagnosis of ALL was confirmed, Maddy had surgery to insert a port, and she had received her first round of chemo and steroids. While Russ and I just wanted to stop time, we were thankful that the doctors and nurses moved quickly to get Maddy on the road to recovery. It is going to be a long road, but we are grateful to all the friends and family who have already stepped up to support us through this journey.
Such a great idea to start a blog page for Maddy! That way everyone can keep updated and we'll all receive important info from you guys to let us know very specifically how to pray! Things are running smoothly today at AES! Mr. D and Mr. P were both around this morning checking to make sure everything is in line. Hang in there Maddy! You will be at home soon! Love you lots!
ReplyDeleteDeb B.
I would love to have some magic words to say but just can't come up with them! I can promise many prayers though!! Take care of Maddy, Julia, Russ, and yourself, we will be fine here at AES.
ReplyDeleteJust logged on - wanted to be sure I had it right! Will send email to the family today with a link to this blog as you guys asked me to do. Lots of prayers for Maddy!! Love Ya! Sis
ReplyDeleteLambert family,
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and the journey ahead. Found an article with great ideas for children with cancer.
Tami M.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4586464_help-children-cope-living-cancer.html
Our hearts are with you! Words fail but thankfully faith does not.
ReplyDeleteAndi And Mark Erbskorn
Dear Dorothy & Russ,
ReplyDeleteReceived the news about Maddy on Saturday. My first thoughts were back to when we first met the girls and Maddy and I made quick friends. I think we ended up in the new dollhouse that day. Connie and I will be praying for Maddy and your whole family. Trust in Him--He will get you through this.
Ken & Connie
Dear Lambert Family,
ReplyDeleteI am sitting here trying to put together the perfect combination of words, but nothing seems just right. Please know that my heart is with all of you as begin this journey. When life gets to difficult to stand... kneel. I will be kneeling often for you!
Love,
Mandy
Hey Maddy,
ReplyDeleteThis is Emily Hines. We all miss you at school, but we know the doctors are making you better.
Today Walker lost a tooth. He pulled it out all by himself. I am saying my prayers at night for you to get better. I know Jesus is helping you get better. Love, Emily
P.S. Tell Mrs. Lambert we miss her too!
Dear Lamberts,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to start a blog- it really is a great idea. You all are on our minds and in our prayers. I'm glad to hear that you get to have a few nights in your own beds this week- have a blessed rest.
Hi Maddy!!!
ReplyDeleteI miss you! I am glad that you will get to come home soon! I am praying for you to get better!!
Love and hugs,
Squidney :)
Lambert Family~
ReplyDeleteWords can't mend your heartache at this time. Hoping that you may find strength in the love of family, in the warm embrace of friends, and through his love for all of you.
Maddy---I was in the classroom today, and I sure missed your beautiful smile and the sweet hugs you give! :) Love you lots---Mrs. Conway
Maddy---this is Mason. We all miss you. I hope you feel better soon. Our red table isn't the same without you. I say lots of prayers for you during the day and night. I hope you feel our love being sent to you. I love you.
----Mason
Maddy---this is Molly. I want you to know that we are all praying for you. I really hope you feel better soon. It isn't the same without you after school in the Blue Pod. We all miss you very much. XOXOXOXO ----Molly
Thinking about all of you often and praying for strength for each moment. Miss you but know you are where you are needed the most. Love and prayers will continue. Lori Y
ReplyDeleteDear Maddy,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you and your family many, many times a day! School was good today! We saved you some things. Morning Meeting was funny --- the boys were arguing about who was the best, the Steelers or the Browns or the Buckeyes. I told them the Bluestreaks were the best!!! We are getting a new camera all set up so you can see us and we can see you! The kids can't wait until you get home! We have a 'Maddy Box' here at school and we are putting cards and other things in the box just for you! WE LOVE YOU! See you soon! --Love, Miss Heckel
Russ and Dot
ReplyDeleteI hope today was an encouraging day! Please know that I am praying for you many, many times a day! Remember you are NOT on this journey alone! Your families, he school kids, the staff, the area church, and the whole community have you on their minds and in their hearts. Take one day one hour and at times one moment at a time!
It seemed so strange here at school today without Mrs. Lambert and without Maddy! We miss you! But we all had a good day at AES. Mr. Pressler will help Tim Meister keep us on the right path. :)
If there is anything at all I can do please just ask!
Talk to you soon! Love, Cindy
Dear Lambert Family,
ReplyDeletePlease know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jason, Helen, Liam & the Girls
Maddy- this is Liam. I asked Rita to put your name in the bulletin at church for people to pray for you. I hope you get better soon.
Know that the Reicherts are praying for you!!!!! If we can help in any way, please let us know!!! There is nothing scarier than a sick child when you can't make it better. Our heart are with you!!!!
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Hey Russ & Dorothy, just read about this on Kyle's facebook page. I'm so terribly sorry. I know you must be heartbroken and very frightened. I will definitely be praying for God's peace in your hearts and his healing touch on your precious daughter. Love you guys! Amy (Dockery) Boff
ReplyDeleteYour entire family is being lifted up in prayer. I'm praying for God's comfort to be felt by your family. May His healing power touch Maddy and comfort her during her treatments. Thank you for sharing her blog so that we are able to lift up specific prayers on her behalf. We will keep on praying for a good report!!!!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that we are also praying for you in Northwest Ohio and will pass the word on so the whole corner is. God will lead you through this time of need.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
The Grimes
Jamie, Jodi, Darian, Lydia, Jamison and Tatum
I cannot even imagine what you're going through right now. We are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThe Poles- Mike, Susan, Jonathan, Emily, Anna, and Tony
Maddy, You are a wonderful girl and I am praying for you night and day. I thought about you this whole weekend. Trust in the Lord, He will help you through this.
ReplyDeleteMalinda Lugbill
Hi Maddy, I hope you get better soon. I can't wait until we get the Skype hooked up. I will be glad to see you again. It will be fun. I am praying for you every night.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Trey
Mrs. Lambert,
ReplyDeleteMy mommy found out about your daughter from Jodi Grime and I wanted to let you know that we prayed for Maddy right away. I will miss seeing you at school, but will pray with my mommy and daddy that Maddy is feeling better soon. I also pray that you and your husband will be well and strong during this time.
Love,
Hannah Downing (Mrs. Oberlin's class) & her mommy and daddy (Kami and Andy)
Russ, Dorothy, Julia, & Madison,
ReplyDeleteMy mom called me Friday night as soon as she found out and my heart sank. I thought of Madison all night as Tori being very close to her age and I could not stop thinking and praying for her and for all of you. Trust in God and he will see you through this trying time. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. We will continue to pray and will miss all of you at Thanksgiving!
Love,
Michael, Tiffany, Sarah, Jake, & Tori
Dorothy,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We'll continue to get the word out and keep the prayers flowing. Let us know if there is any way we can help.
Deb Gensler
Hi Maddy! so glad to hear that you are home with your family and all your stuffed animals and stuff. I got my homework folder done so I have been up in my room playing with my pet salamander "Charlie" I can push my finger right into his mouth and he doesn't even bite me. I hope we can get the special computer set up soon at school so I can see you and feel like you are back in class. I miss you and feel sad when I see your desk without you in it. Be brave and keep praying...God won't give you more than you can handle.
ReplyDeleteLove Gracie Mayer (and her mom)
Dear Lambert Family,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts broke when we heard of Madison's illness . . . but we are confident . . . the Lord, our Comforter and Great Physician, will carry you through this valley. (Valleys fill first!) Please know not an hour passes that our thoughts are not with Madison and your whole family. We will continue to lift up prayers for you all as well as for all those involved in her treatment.
Last week, we saw a news story on a boy from Fremont (?) who is using Skype to keep involved with his school during his treatment. How cool is that?! Hopefully, Mags will be able to share a few moments with her. She thinks and speaks so foundly of her. ;o)
Love, prayers, and blessings . . .
Scott, Lori, Lacie and Maggie Henry
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A friend of ours suggested we past along the following links: Acor.org and CaringBridge.org
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"He tends his flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those who have young." ~Isaiah 40:11 NIV~
"The sun of the righteousness will dawn on those who honor my name, HEALING radiating from its wings." ~Malachi 4:2 *The Message*~
Dear Madison,
ReplyDeleteHi, Madison! This is Maggie Henry. ;o)
Today while on the playground, Regan and I were picking up the balls, jump ropes, and hula hoops and Regan began running up the hill and she fell and we laughed so hard! I wish you could have been there. I miss you so much already!
I've been thinking of you a lot. When I do, I say a prayer in my heart for you.
You are the FUNNIEST person! I love you a lot!
I'm am making a "get well" card for you. ;o)
Love,
Maggie Henry
Maddy,
ReplyDeleteThis is Addie from your CCD class at church. I am praying for you and we miss you in class. i hope you feel better.
Maddy,
ReplyDeleteHi Maddy! I hope you are feeling better. I will keep praying for you! Thanks for being my friend! Get better soon!! :)
Love,
Hadley Galvan
I hope you are feeling better Maddy! From Riley Kleck
ReplyDeleteThe LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. -Deut. 31:8. God cares about every detail in your lives and He loves you with unconditional love. Praying for peace and comfort and healing. Love you Lambert's we are here to pray for you and hold you up. In Christ the Richardson's
ReplyDeleteAll of our prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMatt, Tina and Joshua
Russ and Dorothy,
ReplyDeleteJust read about your daughter on Kyle's facebook.Words can't say how sorry I am to hear about her. I will be praying for strength and healing for your daughter and your family.
Hugs and Prayers,
Connie(Schliesser)Moon
Maddy, I am Malinda's friend I go to her church. You sound like one of the sweetest girls ever! I am thinking about you at school, at home, and at night sometimes it's hard to sleep because I think about you. Jesus loves you and so do so many people. I am praying for you night and day. Trust God and he will do all things! ~Harper~
ReplyDeleteDear Maddy, I hope you felt better after your tests on friday. I think it will be a while until we get Skype hooked up. I can't wait to see you on a school day. I wonder how your tests went.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Trey
Dear Maddy,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Cheryl Schultz. I am Layne Hammons' grandma. He tried to send you a note the other day but messed up! He wants you to know that he hopes you get better soon and he misses you! We are all thinking of you and praying! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Hugs,
Cheryl and Layne
Hi Maddy ,how are you? I miss you!
ReplyDeleteI was thanking about you and I hope you have a good Christmas.
sincerely Layne
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