We received some good news today. The results of Maddy's Day 15 bone marrow test came back and her blast count was down to 1-2% (the goal was less than 5%). Praise the Lord!
Unfortunately, around 6 PM, Maddy developed a fever. Right now, her immune system is very low. Her body does not have much to fight off any germs. As a result, we are back in the hospital. The doctors now have to figure out what is causing her fever. They are going to start her on some general antibiotics while they do tests and grow cultures to try to figure it out. It takes a minimum of two days to get any results back from the cultures, so we just have to wait and pray that she does not get worse in the meantime.
We feel as if we are on a roller coaster!
Just want to let you know of our continued prayers for all of you.
ReplyDeleteDorothy and Russ
ReplyDeleteI am praying without ceasing. Please tell me IF there is anything at all I can do for you at home, at school or whereever! I want to come and see you but I have to be sure this sore throat is GONE. Dr. Row told me I am not contagious but I'm not taking any chances! I am on an antibiotic. I'll see you as soon as I can. Love, Cindy
Dear Lamberts,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is aching for your family! I remember all too well the challenges of waiting for cultures to come back and hoping you are on the right antibiotics. Know that the Reicherts are praying for your family! It is my prayer that the pin point as quickly as possible the problem and have Maddy back on track asap! We also pray that you sense God's loving presence with you in this time of need! Peace, Beth
Russ and Dorothy,
ReplyDeleteJulia shared the news of Maddy's fever in our journal this morning. Know that the Schmucker family is praying each day for you. Julia is doing well today. It's always good to see her smile in the morning. Love, Shannon
I am so glad to see that you all had a nice Thanksgiving! It was odd not having the Lambert clan at my mom's. Boy there sure was a lot of empty seats. You were all missed very much!! Tell Maddy we love her new hairdo!:) We are all praying for her more than ever that this fever is gone before you know it! Keep your head up and don't give up hope...it will get better!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Mike & Tiffany & family
Sending lots of prayers for speedy results!
ReplyDeleteIf there are some tasks at school I can help with or if Julia needs chauffeuring or help with homework... PLEASE ask!
Josh is continually putting Maddy in his prayers. Be STRONG!!!!
ReplyDeleteLamberts~
ReplyDeleteKnow that we are thinking of you all, praying for you all, and hoping with you all. Hoping that Maddy's fever goes away and that you are all back home soon!
The Conway family
For Maddy~
ReplyDeleteThis is Mason. I hope you get better soon. I hope you are being brave. I can't wait until you feel better so we can talk on Skype. This is a big hug from me---hold on to it for whenever you need it.
We all miss you. We are praying for you.
Love you!
Hi Lamberts,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you are back up at the hospital, but glad to hear that the blast count is where it should be! Praying that the fever will go away and you can all be back in Archbold very soon! We miss you all! Be good Maddy! I am sure you are. See you soon!
Love,
Deb
Hi Maddy,
ReplyDeleteWe missed you today as always. At Morning Meeting we said a prayer for you. We said one at the end of the day as well. We made you cards again. We will make sure you get them as soon as possible.
Here's a joke for you: Why couldn't the Christmas tree stand up? Because it doesn't have legs like you and I.
Knock, knock.
- Who's there?
Santa
- Santa who?
Santa Claus!
I think about you all the time. Remember, God is GOOD all the Time; ALL the Time God is GOOD!
Love, Miss Heckel
Hi Maddy
ReplyDeleteAre you feeling better tonight? I actually hope you are fast asleep by now and getting better by the minute. Just wanted to send my love and prayers your way as I think of you many times a day. May you and your family feel God's love surround you and may you be encouraged. We care :-)
Love you
Aliese
We are just finshing this roller coaster ride with our nephew, and it is so frustrating having to play wait and see. We hope that they have discovered the source of her fever, and that she will soon be able to return home, where she will be able to heal best, surrounded by family. Our thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteThe Shannon's
Maddy, Erin and I are praying for you!! I think about you so often and pray each and every time that God will knock out this bug that is making you sick! Beth
ReplyDeleteHello Maddy & Julia,
ReplyDeleteJust hoping you all are doing well!! It is a 'bummer' that you are not feeling well right now Maddy!! Get better soon.
Was just looking through some pics when we all went to the Ft. Wayne Zoo.(the giraffes-how cool) !! Saying special prayers for special girls, Love Michelle, Amanda,& Abbey
Hi Maddy,
ReplyDeleteMy mom and I check your blog everyday to see how you're doing. I hope you get better soon, and we pray for you each morning and night. I'm sending you a postcard from our Thanksgiving trip to Monticello, VA. You should get it soon. I even thought about you and checked to see how you were doing while we were away.
I'm sorry you have a fever and you aren't feeling well. We miss you at school. I will keep praying for you.
Love,
Wade Leatherman
Hi Maddy,
ReplyDeleteWe just wanted to tell you that we're thinking of you and praying for you everyday. We Love your new haircut. It's so cute! Get lots of rest and listen to your doctors and nurses. We know that God is taking good care of you!
Love,
The Hursts
P.S. Are you counting the days... 23 days until Christmas!! :-)
Hey Kiddo
ReplyDeleteSounds like your body is doing it's thing. But remember you have love behing you and love can build strengh. So, start building kiddo we are behinde you with all the love and strengh you can use.
Love ya
Keenie