God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
Julie is still having a lot of stomach pain and did not get much sleep tonight. Her stomach is very swollen and they think it might be due to the Rituxan. Emily and Julie's mom, Sarah, are going to the hospital today. We are still hoping she will be able to come home today, but it may not be until tonight. It's been a rough week for all of us. I will update you all as soon as we get more information.
Update: She has a slight fever and will be staying another night in the hospital. The oncologists said that the fever is most likely due to the chemo killing her blood cells. This means that the chemo is working! They are going to reduce the amount of fluids she has been getting in order to make the swelling in her stomach go down and think this will reduce her pain. Her LDH levels in her blood have slightly gone up, which the doctors say is a good sign of the chemo working. They expect a temporary spike in LDH from the dead cancer cells. But overall, her LDH should get lower as the treatment goes on (which it has been other than a few expected temporary spikes). We don't mind having her stay in the hospital because we know it is the safest place for her to be.
Julie,
ReplyDeleteYou have the most amazing family. I know you will get stronger everyday because of them. Even George and Riley rock! I am praying for you all.
Xoxoxo
Wendy
Emma: a/p your comment on day 4, it was Freds idea to get the trouble game. Lol
Stay strong and know God is guiding the hands that are taking care of you. You are in our thoughts all day!!!!!
ReplyDeleteStay strong Spicer family, you are all so amazing, and you will get through this, it's just a very rough bump in the road. Thinking of you all throughout the day. Stay strong! xxoo
ReplyDeletehi guys ! meliss is this you writing ? thinking of you guys everyday. love you julie prayers and good faith always <3
ReplyDeleteLots of prayers going out your way... Be strong!
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys!
Debbie and Ron (Doots)
Julie,
ReplyDeleteYou are all still very much in our thoughts and prayers. God will truly uphold you as you go through this. I am also praying that you can feel all the love from all the prayers being lifted up for you -- that God is wrapping his loving arms around you all. Love you guys,
Mary & Ray
yes it's melissa justine!
ReplyDeleteJulie,
ReplyDeleteYou are very strong and you will be stronger every day! Our prayers and love are with you, Tom, Melissa, Emily and Danielle...love
The Callaghans.
This is Ashley.. Absolutely love reading this and all the comments!! Em you should break out the mancala.. We used to lose sleep while the 3 of us would compete for the title hahah
ReplyDeleteAunt Julie,
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of people praying for you stay strong.
Hi Julie, just wanted to check in and know that we are all thinking of your here @ the Lemon household. Tom, please call if Dani ( and Emily) need a distraction. We would be happy to take her to a movie or hang out here or whatever. Love you guys !!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie,Tom and girls.
ReplyDeleteWe are always thimking and praying for all of you.. melissa, great job with the updates..Keep them coming. By the way, my name is not really anonymous, but its the only way this blog lets me post.
Love you and always thinking and praying for you to get better and get HOME.... Debbie/Ron