Lizzy Update from Maddy

Lizzy has been doing good. We went on a walk this evening. Lizzy likes to go under the couch and sleep. She also likes to play with Max, our big Beagle. He can't fit under the couch, so Lizzy teases him and then runs under the couch. It is really funny!

Love Maddy

Maddy- The Energizer Bunny!!!

Maddy did well this week with her treatments. On Thursday, she was admitted to the hospital. She had a spinal tap and altogether had four different types of chemo that day. The nurses observed her overnight and we came home on Friday afternoon with her port still accessed. Mom and Dad got to administer chemo through her port on Saturday and Sunday and she continues to take an oral chemo pill. Through all of this, Maddy just keeps going and going with a smile (or funny face) as you can see in the pictures above. Maddy continues to be an inspiration to us and an example of just how strong one can be when you trust in the Lord.

Off to the Hospital

Maddy's counts are up enough to continue on with her next treatment. We are headed to the hospital today. She has to be admitted overnight. Maddy is trying to figure out how to sneak Lizzy into the hospital. She is checking to see if she will fit into my purse right now... : )

New Family Member

No... Maddy did not get her Make A Wish that Mom would have another baby, but she did get her wish for a new "lap" puppy to keep her company. Mom broke down first and we convinced Dad. We welcomed Lizzy, a beautiful little Shih Tzu girl, into the family on Sunday. Dad and Max are really out numbered now!

Delayed

Maddy had her blood work done this morning. Her counts are too low to proceed with her next treatment, so it has been delayed until next week. The doctors predicted this, but of course we were hoping to keep moving forward without any delays. She will have her counts checked again next week and hopefully they will be back up so she can have her treatment on Thursday. She will have to spend the night in the hospital and come home with her port accessed. Her mom and dad get to learn how to administer drugs through her port so we can do it at home for a couple of days after she leaves the hospital.

On the positive side, Maddy is feeling better these days and she is hungry ALL the time!!!!!!! Her breakfasts have been consisting of a bowl of cereal, a bagel, a cheese roll (see picture), and some MEAT of some kind. She then has a mid-morning snack, a before lunch snack, lunch, an afternoon snack or two or three, supper, and several evening snacks... We really don't know where she puts it all!

We continue to appreciate all the thoughts and prayers.

Happy Easter!

We hope everyone was able to enjoy the wonderful weather this past week and the Easter holiday. We took advantage of the weather and did a little bike riding and fishing this Spring Break.

Maddy had a treatment on Wednesday, and as the doctors predicted, her counts are falling. Her immune system is low and her hemoglobin and platelets are falling. As a result, Maddy has to be more careful to stay away from any germs and she does not have a lot of energy. She goes back for a check up this Wednesday. She may need some blood products to give her a little energy. Then we wait a week and check her counts again. If they are not too low, she will have yet another type of chemo treatment on the 15th. She will have to stay overnight at the hospital for this treatment.

Being able to go outside and feel the sun's warmth and see all the new life blooming has given us renewed strength and has reminded us again that God is good all the time, all the time God is good!