Friday, February 24, 2012

Hi Friends:

Grace is enjoying another great week of walking and independence.  Walking is definitely UNDERrated.  We’ve seen a little improvement since last week’s chemo, probably back to 80%.  Grace chose to have the picc line removed, which makes life a little less “medical.”  Plans are to continue chemotherapy treatments once a month for another three months.  Plans sometimes change, we’ve found.  🙂

Been to school some this week, going well. Thank you for being overjoyed with us!!

Thank you for continuing to pray for complete healing for Grace.

Lynn

“God is our Refuge and Strength;  an ever-present Help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with ther surging.”  Psalm 46:1-3

Monday, February 13, 2012

Hi Friends:

Grace has had three wonderful weeks of walking! We are so thankful for this relief for her. Hallelujah!!

Heading back to Children’s Hospital today for another treatment of chemotherapy. Can’t wait to see their faces when Grace walks in unassisted!! Truly caring, compassionate staff. 🙂

Grace is probably about 70% right now, down from about 80% last week (which is so much better than 35%.) We are hopeful that this next chemo will boost her even more, on the way to complete healing.

Thank you for your prayers, encouragement and excitement over Grace’s walking! Small victories…

Also, please add sweet 4 year old Avery Snuggs from our church to your prayer list, diagnosed with leukemia this past week, parents Chris & Kim, two sisters.

Lynn

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me bless His holy Name.”

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Good news, dear friends!

Grace is walking with very little assistance, and even took some steps on her own tonight!!  We are so excited about this, as summer was the last time she was able to walk on her own.
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Hallelujah!

We aren’t sure what this means long term, but are thankful for some relief for Grace.  Will post again as the week goes along.  Hoping to hold steady and maybe even see more progress.

Thank you for praying with us for Grace’s complete healing!  Go God!

Our hearts go out to those down the road from us dealing with loss from Monday morning’s tornadoes.

Lynn 🙂

“…I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting:  ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God…'”  Revelation 19:1 (Grace’s choice of verse.)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Grace seems to have tolerated the chemo well, meds helped, slept for about a day. We are thankful for an easier time this round.

Taking the week off from school, sisters home this weekend, praying for effective chemo.

Lynn

Monday, January 16, 2012

Hi friends.

We are with Grace at Children’s Hospital this afternoon waiting on a chemo treatment of cytoxan. The dosage will be 50% more than before. Hoping to minimize her sickness by pretreating with meds, and continuing to treat before needed.

We are praying that these treatments will heal Grace. Thank you for standing with us through this difficult journey.

On a lighter note, Grace finished Geometry this week from her sophomore year. Go Grace 🙂

Lynn

“I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Monday, January 9, 2012

Here is an update on Grace.  Thank you for your prayers and support!!

It was at this time, one year ago, that Grace was sent to Children’s Hospital with balance issues. As you know, our journey continues today…still trying to determine what is causing Grace’s problems. We really don’t have any new news, but we are extremely grateful for God’s strength and your love and support!

The last chemotherapy treatment seems to have stopped Grace’s decline and might have brought some slight improvements. The doctors at Children’s remain unrelenting in their search for a cause and a cure. In a few days we will go back to Children’s for another treatment in hopes that it will bring about some improvements.

Today Grace went to “school,” through the “Bridges” Program at HTHS, and began trying to catch up on some lost time. We are blessed to live in Trussville. TCS has been incredible…as they are for all students whether in need or on the mainstream track.

Our prayer is that God will use this treatment to heal Grace and that her joy will be strengthened as she learns from Him. We don’t deserve your love and support but are certainly thankful for it! The “church” rocks!

Buddy And Lynn

“My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:2

Monday, January 2, 2012

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Merry Christmas to each of you!

Grace was admitted to Children’s Hospital today to start a chemotherapy call Cytoxan. We’ve been told to expect the normal side effects of chemo. Today’s dose will be on the milder end, so hopefully Grace will feel well for all the Christmas happenings. Plans are to continue this treatment once a month.

Thankful to have Macie and Dailey home from Auburn, with all the insight and love they bring.

Thankful for your prayers for Grace’s complete healing. We’d love a Christmas miracle 🙂

Thankful to God for loving us with the gift of Jesus.

Lynn

“Breath of Heaven, light in our darkness…”

Monday, December 12, 2011

Dear Friends:

We haven’t seen any positive changes with the ACTH injections. Grace has been a trooper, giving herself the shots. She is currently tapering off this steroid treatment. School is on the back burner for now.

The “treatment option” list is getting shorter, next one being cytoxan, a monthly chemotherapy.

Macie & Dailey are home from Auburn, which is great for Grace as they are much more fun than Buddy and I.

We are praying for courage and strength for Grace, that we will not waste this opportunity to put our full trust in the Lord, for complete healing and restoration of Grace’s health and life.

We are blessed by your concern for our family. You are a constant encouragement to us.

Our hope is in the Name of the Lord.

Lynn
Psalm 124