First, the DNow report: Friday afternoon at the time Maggie needed to be packing and preparing to go, she felt nauseated and weak. She went to bed, hoping to rest awhile and go later. By evening, she decided to stay home for the night. This would prove to be a wise...

We wanted to give a quick mid-cycle update to let you know how Maggie is doing and how prayers - yours and ours - are being answered. Maggie has been staying close to home (away from germs) for most of the time since her last infusion. She has had a difficult time...

Maggie knocked out round # 51 (total) of chemo yesterday afternoon and was discharged shortly after. We made it home in time for late supper and catch-up time with Phil, Molly, and, of course, Meg and Max before collapsing in our own beds. Molly has taken on a new...

We got a call today from Dr. Collier with Maggie's PET scan report. It's a mixed bag. The chest area - lungs, sternum - is stable when compared to the last scan. However, the liver showed a noticeable increase in metabolic activity. This indicates a mixed response to...

Maggie will be having her PET scan tomorrow from 12:00 - 2:00 in Jackson. Prep day is tough on this girl! She has to eat a low carb/high protein diet, and she loves carbs like her mother does. She's managed it well with the promise of a good lunch tomorrow after the...

Maggie and I are home after a long last day of a three day admission. The chemo infusion was uneventful - even a bit better than most in terms of discomfort (nausea, skin irritation). She was due for her pentamidine (normally given via breathing treatment) which is a...

We've had a peaceful and uneventful Christmas. Maggie has remained germ-free and strong. She is still having occasional back pain from an undetermined source (most likely liver), but it responds well to pain meds. After her next chemo round, it will be time for scans...

Well if we can keep Maggie in town, we'll try fit another chemo admission around her busy schedule. After our whirlwind weekend in Jackson for Batson celebration and fundraising, Maggie and Molly took a trip to Nashville for a concert and plenty of cousin time (they...

Chemo Round 48 is in the books, and we're resting tonight at home. This admission was uneventful (a good thing) but not the least one plagued by side effects. Maggie had a persistent nausea the entire infusion. We're thankful this one is finished so the recovery will...