Maggie is continuing to improve from her latest bout of C-Diff. She started a course of Vancomycin last Monday night after our visit to the clinic with fever and other symptoms. By Thursday of last week, we thought she had turned the corner but Friday saw her, once again, battling symptoms. My theory for this temporary relapse is that it occurred at the point in her chemo cycle where her immune system began to tank (Day 8-9). We didn’t go to the clinic to confirm this with blood work but kept on with the Vancomycin and fluids. Maggie discovered she loves Gatorade Blue Frost, and I’m thankful because she stayed hydrated by drinking it. One of a few things that might have sent her to an admission at Batson is dehydration. She remained in bed all of the weekend and only started perking up yesterday. She lost weight and is still a little weak but much better physically and emotionally. She’s tough.
A family conference revealed a unanimous opinion – Maggie needs a little more time to recover before her next round of chemo. We are scheduled for a clinic visit with probable admission this Thursday morning. We’ll go to clinic but feel fairly confident of a delay – the exact length of which is to be determined in consultation with Dr. Collier. We feel hitting her weakened gut with Irinotecan too soon might cause another relapse into C-Diff. We are aware of the ever-present tension between attacking the cancer hard while we’re winning and caring for Maggie’s overall health and well-being. We’re praying for guidance and peace in choosing wisely.
Week before last we were at the top – praising God for improvement in scans. This past weekend we were in the depths – asking God for relief, mercy and the peace of His presence. When the full gamut of life’s emotions get compressed into a short span, we find ourselves longing for breathing space. We’re praying for sacred rest through Thanksgiving. I love the restoration promised in Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. What “rest” scripture speaks to you?
We’ll be in touch with an update after Thursday’s clinic visit. Thank you for keeping the prayers on our behalf continually rising to the throne.
Continued prayers!! ????????????????????????
Praying for quiet restful Thanksgiving for you all.
Prayers continue????????
Still praying for you Maggie. Also praying for your family. Continue to keep the faith & know God is the great Physician. You have shown such faith & strength already. May God continue to Bless you.
Matthew 11: 28-30 May God bless your family today and everyday.❤️
Love you! Praying.
Praying in Pontotoc. ????
“Since ancient times no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him.” (Is. 64:4)…..rest while we wait knowing God is God and is sovereign over all! Continued prayers for you all! Much love! Abby is so excited about reuniting with Maggie in a few short weeks!
Maggie is thrilled beyond words she’s coming home soon!
Still praying for Maggie.
Psalm 62:1-2 “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”. I pray rest for Maggie and the Hanberry family.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust!”
For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper
And from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with His pinions,
And under His wings you may seek refuge;
His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.
You will not be afraid of the terror by night,
Or of the arrow that flies by day;
Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
Or of the destruction that lays waste at noon……… “. Psalm 91
It’s easier to “rest” when we aren’t in a battle or we aren’t under attack. Buts God’s provision of this incredible “shelter” for us continues to amaze me!!! His promise to keep us, secure us and save us keeps us going even when the battle rages around us!! We love y’all!!
Praying for rest and recovery
So often when I think of the verse “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death …” , I remind myself again and again – “It’s only a shadow.” May God grant you every restful moment that you need along the way. Continuing to pray.
I’m sure rest is what Maggie needs most. Praying rest will come easy for all of you. Have a restful, pleasant thanksgiving knowing many people love you and are praying.
Praying. Don & Greer
Praying for the Hanberrys. Keep the faith my friends.
Praying often for Maggie’s healing and for continued strength for her and her family.
Praying for strength and healing.
Praying for a restful Thanksgiving week! Ps 91:1 is one of my favorite Scriptures on rest –
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Continuing prayers for Maggie and the whole family!!!!!
Praying for y’all. Stay strong Maggie.
Thanks for sharing. We continue to pray. Have a great trip to B’imgham and a restful Turkey Day.