Lower Counts This Week

On Wednesday, Ashley went in for her weekly chemo (vincristine) and bloodwork. Ashley is getting better at being "poked" for her treatments in her metaport. Nurse Joan said she was very brave this time. Her white blood cell count and ANC were both very low, but this was what the doctor told us would happen after last week's DOX-O treatment. The risk of infection increases when her counts are low, so she isn't supposed to be around anyone who is sick. Unfortunately, Tad came down with a cold on Wednesday, so he has been quarantined to our bedroom. Please ask God to keep Ashley well and infection free. That He may protect her body from the bacteria that is everywhere. We are also praying that Tad's cold will be over soon. It has been difficult not having Daddy around to play with . . . which makes a long day for me (Jenny). Ask God to give Jenny extra patience and creativity on these days.

We also want to praise God for the good days we've had and for His answered prayers. In fact, we were reminded by Megan today, that Megan had been praying for a few weeks that Ashley's hair wouldn't fall out before Megan's 7th birthday party. Well, her party was tonight and Ashley still has a full head of hair. (Remember, the doctors told us that it should have fallen out last week- 3 weeks after 1st chemo treatment.) What a great reminder that God calls us to have faith like a child. God is good.

Thanks for praying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!