Missed Another Chemo
Ashley didn't get her chemo today. Her ANC counts were too low. They were only 525, which is lower than last week's counts. The doctor believes that they were low because she is probably fighting a cold. Megan (her sister) had a mild cold over the weekend. So . . . we are praying that her ANC counts are high enough next week to get chemo and that she doesn't come down with a cold, infection, or other illness.
Ashley has continued to have a lot of energy!!! We were actually pretty surprised that her counts were as low as they were today, because she seems fine. She still loves to go outside and swing, play nonstop with her brother or sister, dance, sing, and talk your ear off. She tells us every once in a while that "when my tummy gets better, I'm going to go eat in a restaurant!!!" or "when I'm better, I'm going to play in the yard all day!" It's amazing the simple or normal things you miss when you go through this kind of treatment, that most of us take for granted.
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family or friends. We are touched when we think about how many people all over the U.S. are praying for our little girl. Thank you for keeping up with our journey and praying for us. God is so good. We know that He cares so much for Ashley, and we have seen, time and time again, how He has given us wisdom when we've needed it and how He has completely protected Ashley from illnesses that she has been around. We have experienced God as our Comforter, Healer, and Father.
Keep prayin'!!
Ashley has continued to have a lot of energy!!! We were actually pretty surprised that her counts were as low as they were today, because she seems fine. She still loves to go outside and swing, play nonstop with her brother or sister, dance, sing, and talk your ear off. She tells us every once in a while that "when my tummy gets better, I'm going to go eat in a restaurant!!!" or "when I'm better, I'm going to play in the yard all day!" It's amazing the simple or normal things you miss when you go through this kind of treatment, that most of us take for granted.
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family or friends. We are touched when we think about how many people all over the U.S. are praying for our little girl. Thank you for keeping up with our journey and praying for us. God is so good. We know that He cares so much for Ashley, and we have seen, time and time again, how He has given us wisdom when we've needed it and how He has completely protected Ashley from illnesses that she has been around. We have experienced God as our Comforter, Healer, and Father.
Keep prayin'!!
posted by Princess Ashley Kroeker @ 8:47 PM
2 Comments:
At 11:18 PM,
Anonymous said…
My heart aches for you as I'm sure you're disappointed about missing another chemo. I am encouraged by your faith in God as you share with us your journey. We continue to pray for you guys. Let's get together again soon, Jenny.
Michelle
At 7:36 AM,
Anonymous said…
Jenny, I am so amazed with you and your family's strength and faith as you go through such a tough time in your life. It wouldn't nearly be as hard for you if it were you fighting this disease as it must be watching your precious daughter have to endure.
I just wanted to let you know that I pray for Ashley and your family daily and have friends and family all over the U.S. praying, too. There is so much power in prayer.
I have 2 herniated discs and I'm very careful with activities so that I don't set off pain and inflammation. One day, I did have to help my husband assemble a computer desk. I knew at the time I shouldn't, but he needed my help. That afternoon I was laid up and figured I'd be laid up for about a week or more. The following morning when I was getting ready to do my daily Bible reading and began praying for those on my prayer list, I told God to remove my pain. We had quite a conversation Him and I. He told me that Paul had an affliction and so did Moses. I said, "Yes, but I'm a wimp, take away my pain." He then reminded me of Job. I again told him what a wimp I am and that I couldn't afford the time to be laid up and if I had to push myself in spite of the pain, my condition would get worse and it would take longer to ease up.
As I was sitting there, with my eyes closed, I felt a lifting of something from my body. My pain subsided considerably and within the hour I was pain free. Now I'm back to just my normal low pain level that I can live with and which also is my activity meter so that I don't overdo.
God is so good and I'm so thankful that we have him to lean on through these times.
I plan on being in Fresno in March for Lauren's birthday. I hope to see you at that time. With Donna living there now, my time won't be so tied up as it was when I visited in Sept. for Tyler's birthday. I just couldn't squeeze in the time to pop over, but my thoughts were with you as they are even being here in TX.
God Bless!!
Marla
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