Friday, November 20, 2009

Day 8

Maddy went back to St. V's today for a chemo treatment, bone marrow test, and spinal tap. She was very nervous about the nurses accessing her port, but after a little kicking and screaming, she realized it was not so bad. Hopefully, she won't be so anxious the next time. All of the procedures went well. We arrived at the hospital at 10:30 and we were leaving by 2:30. Maddy was hungry for PIZZA, so we stopped on the way home to get her some. We will get the results of the bone marrow test back on Monday. The goal is to have less than 5% blast cells (the leukemia cells) in her bone marrow. If she has more, she will have to have another bone marrow test on Day 15. We are praying that the results come back below 5%, so Maddy can have one less procedure done.

Thanks to everyone for the continuing prayers!
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  1. AliciaNovember 20, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Hey Maddy!
    Hope you enjoyed your pizza today! Sounds yummy!! I am glad to hear the appointment today was not quite as bad as you thought it would be. Praying for you every day!!

    Love you!
    Aunt Leshie, Uncle Brian, Brandon, Tyler, Champ and Whiskers

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  2. DanielleNovember 20, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    heyyyy maddy i llooooovvveeee yyyoooouuuu casen and i cant wait to see you this weekend
    Danielle

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  3. Kimx6November 20, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Hi, Maddy. This is Delaney. I hope you feel better soon. I miss you! On art day we had an artist in our class and we had to close our eyes and with the opposite hand draw a picture. It was fun! How are you doing? We made a video for you today. I hope you like all the stuff we give you. I pray for you. Bye, Maddy!

    Love, Delaney

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  4. Kimx6November 20, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    All of us are embracing you with our prayers. BIG HUGS from the Garrow Family!

    EXODUS 15:26...for I am the LORD who heals you."

    I hope you feel better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    From Caden Garrow

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  5. Paul ReichertNovember 20, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    We are praying for those numbers to go down!!!!!!! Know that you were in our prayers all day. I am sorry it was a rough day! but I am so glad you are home!

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  6. WaidelichNovember 20, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Hi Maddy
    I hope you liked your pizza. I like pizza to.I got a webkinz for you. It is a horse. I'll take it to school monday. I hope you like all the things that we give to you. I love you Maddy.
    your friend Megan:)

    Hi Maddy, Megan's mom here - I just wanted you to know that we are praying for you and your family. Mary Waidelich

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  7. conwayNovember 20, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Hi Maddy!

    This is Mason. We look at this site every morning at school, and my mom checks it every day, too. We think about you all the time.
    I hope you don't have to get another bone test too soon.
    We hope you feel big hugs from God. We pray for you whenever we see your picture hanging on our refrigerator and even more than that. I would like to see you sometime if you can have guests. I hope you like your surprise from our class.
    I Love you!
    Mason

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  8. kjhermanNovember 21, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Hi Maddy,
    We think about you every day and Mallory says an extra prayer for you when she goes to bed. We hope you get good news on Monday from your test results.

    Love,
    Kevin, Jen and Mallory

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  9. UnknownNovember 21, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Lambert Family:
    You probably do not know us that well, and this is the first I have seen your blog. As I read your blog, I see the amazing strength your family has during this difficult time. It sounds like Maddy is one strong little girl! Please know that you will be in our family's prayers every day. Let us know if there is anything we can do for your family.

    The Cassidy Family
    Hal, Cyndi and Nick

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  10. UnknownNovember 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Hey Maddy,
    This is Mrs. Brader. You probably have seen me come into your classroom to fix Miss Heckel's computer or smartboard when they aren't working the way they should. I am going to help Miss Heckel how ever I can with her computer and camera equipment to make sure you can feel like you are still a part of the classroom whenever you are ready. In the meantime, stay strong and feel better!! Personally I think pizza makes anyone feel better!!

    Mrs. Brader

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  11. skwalkerNovember 21, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Hi Maddy!! Today was the last day of tumbling. We worked on cartwheels, handstands, and back walkovers. We even got to use the scooters today. Amber ran into me when we were riding backwards. We also kept getting mixed up trying to figure out whose turn it was to hold the mat when we were doing handstands. We missed you!!

    Emily Walker

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  12. skwalkerNovember 21, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Hey Maddy! Today was my first day of YMCA basketball. Our new jerseys are cool. We beat the other team good! I almost made a basket. We miss playing with you in the mornings at school. My favorite food is pizza too. I like pepperoni the best, but Emily likes only cheese. Where did you go for pizza? I like Mancinos pizza. We are praying for you every night.

    Adam Walker

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  13. Paul ReichertNovember 21, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Thinking of you, today. We hope Maddy is doing ok after her treatment yesterday Know we are praying! And we are thinking of your whole family!

    Beth Reichert

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  14. ShirleyNovember 22, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Dear Maddy~ I wish none of this was happening to you. Maybe when you feel anxious you can close your eyes and try really hard to think of something happy and it will make it a little better? It really does work! Love,Shirley

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  15. The Wilson'sNovember 22, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Russ & Dorothy -
    Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Our hearts break knowing that such great people have to endure this pain and emotional roller coaster. As we're sure you have seen, you have a lot of supportive people (family, church, school, and friends) - this definetely says how well you two are both respected in the community. Please let us know if we can do anything.

    Maddie - you are such an adorable little girl and we know you will be so strong through all of this.

    Julia - Austin was also worried about you. Please let him know if you need anything (I don't think you can talk him into doing your homework but anything else he'd probably do - :)

    Love,
    Mike, Lisa, Austin & Alexa

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  16. mkhinesNovember 22, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Hey Maddy this is Emily Hines. I love you! My Dad had to pay me a quarter because we bet on the Ohio State football game and he lost. HA HA! My favorite pizza is mushroom and cheese. What is your favorite pizza? Don't eat to much turkey and have a Happy Thanksgiving! I keep praying for you. Love, Emily

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  17. UnknownNovember 23, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Praying for good numbers today! The Erbskorns

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