Yesterday we decided to take advantage of the crazy 80 degree weather we are having and live it up at Lee Farms Pumpkin Patch. We jumped on a giant pillow, joined a hayride and met some animal friends. Earlier in the day, Emery decided to take up skateboarding and demonstrate her ambidextrous skills all while Aks was at school. All in all.... a fun and busy day!
Keep praying! Mom received some interesting news this past week. After NIH reviewed her chart information, they decided they didn't agree with her previous diagnosis. AHHH! They believe she has the broad, more general peripheral T-cell lymphoma rather than the extremely rare type. Under this better known (but still rare) diagnosis she qualifies for the stem cell transplant! We are excited that this means insurance will cover the stem cell transplant and are very relieved that it will likely happen in Seattle as opposed to D.C.
However, as you may imagine... it is frustrating to think that with this diagnosis, she could have had the stem cell transplant back in August when her body was ready. Since then, the differentiated chemo has caused nerve damage in her feet and suddenly her EBV count has once again increased. Although she had great periods of feeling strong, the last 2 weeks have been difficult and included 2 more visits to the ER and one hospital admission. We have to continue to trust in God's plan for her. This change in diagnosis will not likely change her prognosis, but we will know more when she feels well enough to meet with the doctors at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Please join us in prayer for continued direction in her treatment of this cancer. We pray healing over her body again in order to prepare for the stem cell transplant. Thanks for your continued prayers!
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