Kelley got to come home yesterday around 5:00 PM and had a pretty good night. Looks like Kelley is going to be spending a lot of time on the couch. It's much easier for her to get up and down from it rather than the bed.
She was most excited about seeing Carver. This was the first time they had been together since Saturday night. Carver is used to me being gone for a week or so at a time with students, but this was the first time he had to be away from mommy for so long. He was SO happy to see her!
Thank you all for your prayers. We are so thankful to be home and to begin her recovery.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Update - Pathology Report
I know all of you have been waiting anxiously to hear this news. God, as we have experienced so much this past week, has continued to hear us and prove Himself faithful. The report shows that the cancer in Kelley's body was very, very small. In fact, it had not yet formed roots (forgive me if that's not the correct terminology).
Kelley is feeling SO much better tonight. Her pain continues to lessen and she sounds better and better every time we talk. If everything goes as planned, she will be coming home tomorrow evening.
Again - thank you all so much for your prayers and support. I know that they will continue for the next several weeks as she recovers. And thank You, God, for your faithfulness.
Kelley is feeling SO much better tonight. Her pain continues to lessen and she sounds better and better every time we talk. If everything goes as planned, she will be coming home tomorrow evening.
Again - thank you all so much for your prayers and support. I know that they will continue for the next several weeks as she recovers. And thank You, God, for your faithfulness.
Update - 1:00 PM 12/02/09
Just left Kelley's room after a quick visit. Last night and today have been the roughest so far. The level of pain she feels has increased significantly, and rest is challenging for her at best. Still awaiting pathology reports.
Took Carver for a follow up visit for the tubes he had put in six months ago. They look great...no problems at all.
Thank you all for your prayers.
Took Carver for a follow up visit for the tubes he had put in six months ago. They look great...no problems at all.
Thank you all for your prayers.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Update - 1:00
Just left Kelley's room to go pick up Carver from Weekday at GBC. Kelley is looking so much better today and aside from some pain, she is feeling well - all things considered. She had some ice cream to eat earlier today and was about to get some solid food for the first time just as I was leaving. Hopefully she will be able to keep this down and they will be able to get her some longer lasting pain medication orally. (She's currently using a morphine pump).
She logged on to her email for just a minute or two, but bending her arm kept setting off her IV alarm. I know she would like to update you all personally, but for now she's keeping her focus on rest and recovery. I know that would be your encouragement to her as well.
It's looking like we may not get the pathology reports today as we had hoped. We are not alarmed by this as we were originally told they would take a few days to process. I think we may have received some inaccurate information yesterday when we were told they might show up this morning. As soon as we have them, I will post the results here.
She logged on to her email for just a minute or two, but bending her arm kept setting off her IV alarm. I know she would like to update you all personally, but for now she's keeping her focus on rest and recovery. I know that would be your encouragement to her as well.
It's looking like we may not get the pathology reports today as we had hoped. We are not alarmed by this as we were originally told they would take a few days to process. I think we may have received some inaccurate information yesterday when we were told they might show up this morning. As soon as we have them, I will post the results here.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Update - 6:00 PM
Dr. Dudley stopped by Kelley's room around 6:00 PM to see how she was doing. He went over much of the info we have relayed today and confirmed all went just as he had expected. We should have the pathology reports tomorrow and are praying they will confirm all we suspect to be true about Kelley's condition. If that is the case, this surgery will be the extent of treatment for her cancer.
When I left her this evening to pick up Carver-man, she was alert. Naturally she had a bit of pain, but she was in good spirits and relieved to hear the progress reports. I tried (as best I could) to relay every single message we had received today. More than likely she will be able to log on tomorrow and catch up on her blog. I know we have said it a bunch - but, again - thank you all for your support and prayers.
Little C had a bath tonight when we got home from Mimi's (my sister, Lisa) and was able to talk to his mommy and say his prayers with her over the phone. He is currently lying in his bed doing what he does almost every night - fighting sleep! :-)
Kelley is in room 765 at Saint Thomas Hospital.
God, we thank You again for hearing our prayers and proving Yourself so faithful. Psalm 31
When I left her this evening to pick up Carver-man, she was alert. Naturally she had a bit of pain, but she was in good spirits and relieved to hear the progress reports. I tried (as best I could) to relay every single message we had received today. More than likely she will be able to log on tomorrow and catch up on her blog. I know we have said it a bunch - but, again - thank you all for your support and prayers.
Little C had a bath tonight when we got home from Mimi's (my sister, Lisa) and was able to talk to his mommy and say his prayers with her over the phone. He is currently lying in his bed doing what he does almost every night - fighting sleep! :-)
Kelley is in room 765 at Saint Thomas Hospital.
God, we thank You again for hearing our prayers and proving Yourself so faithful. Psalm 31
Update - 3:45 PM
We are in a room now and Kelley is still sleeping. We should be
seeing her doctor pretty soon. Will post room and other info after we
meet with him.
seeing her doctor pretty soon. Will post room and other info after we
meet with him.
Update 12:30 PM
Just spoke with Kelley's surgeon - everything went just as expected
based on what the tests had shown. He feels confident that the cancer
was isolated to one area having not spread to other tissue and
allowing Kelley to keep both ovaries.
based on what the tests had shown. He feels confident that the cancer
was isolated to one area having not spread to other tissue and
allowing Kelley to keep both ovaries.
I told him that he had been bathed in prayer today and his response
was, "Well, I could sure feel it and I believe it makes a
difference.". Our family and friends were privileged to have prayer to
thank God for His faithfulness and for answering our prayers for
Kelley's health.
She will be in recovery for a couple of hours and will be here for a
few days. Thank you again for your prayers. Will update again when
we get to see her.
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