October 2009
35 posts
9/30 6:58PM Rash gets worse..
Daisy’s rash is getting worse. It has become quite unbearably sore and itchy. The rash is an allergic reaction the doctors have not been able to identify and Daisy will not be able to go home until they sort it out. Please continue to pray.
Continue to pray also for the PET-CT scan results determining whether the cancer has spread due sometime tomorrow.
September 2009
56 posts
9/30 10:35AM Cancer Staging
Daisy is scheduled for a PET-CT scan at 1PM today which will indicate whether the cancer has spread to the blood and other parts of Daisy’s body. Please pray:
The cancer has not spread
Specifically that the cancer has not progressed past Stage 3 and also that the histology is favorable which allows chemo to be more effective
See the Wilm’s Tumor Medical Info link to the right for...
9/30 9:45AM Prayer Request
Daisy has a bad rash that’s beginning to cover her torso. It is very uncomfortable. Please pray that the inflammation and itching would subside and the rash would completely clear up!
9/29 8:39PM When I grow up...
Awhile back when Daisy was asked what she wanted to be when she grows up, she replied “I’m leaning toward astronaut, but maybe warrior for the Lord.”
9/29 1:39PM The Lord is my strength..
Britt and Kate met with the Oncologist and got the details of the pathology report. Here are the basics:
It is confirmed that Daisy had a Wilm’s Tumor (now removed)
The tumor had spilled cancerous cells into her body
Daisy’s cancer is Stage 3 and has infected the lymph nodes
She will have a PET-CT Scan tomorrow that will determine how much the cancer has spread in her body and...
9/29 8:09AM Toots!!
At 2:30AM this morning Daisy tooted! Praise the Lord!! Since Daisy’s intestines are working again they have her on clear liquids. Here are a couple milestones you can pray for:
The goal is to reduce Daisy’s pain medication down to Tylenol today.
At 11AM Britt and Kate will be meeting with the oncologist who will have the pathology results. Pray for peace that passes understanding...
9/28 6:49PM Still no movement
Quick update for purposes of prayer:
We did not get pathology results today
Still no movement in Daisy’s intestines so no liquids yet, let alone food
We are hoping Daisy gets to go home in the next few days but that won’t happen until she is eating
9/28 9:29AM Gas pain
Even though Daisy was able to poop yesterday, her intestines have still not fully awakened. She was up most of the night in pain from gas that was not able to release. She has been up and walking today reluctantly. Please continue to pray for full function of her intestines and that Daisy would be willing to walk enough to help move things along.
9/27 8:54PM Itchy
Daisy has very sensitive skin and has an allergic reaction to all the tape used for IVs and bandages. She is very itchy and is having trouble not scratching. Please pray this evening for the itchiness to subside.
9/27 7:18PM Daisy took a short walk!
The praises keep coming! We were able to get Daisy to take a short walk down the hall (about 20 ft to see the fish in the aquarium). Moving around a bit will help her system get back to normal as quickly as possible. However, she is still not able to eat or have any liquid. Please pray:
Daisy would be able to have at least clear liquid by tomorrow
Daisy would persevere while waiting to eat
...
Watch
9/27 11:35AM PRAISE!!!
Daisy is going to the bathroom!!!! They were able to remove the feeding tube also! Continue to pray for her pain levels and for her to continue to move around today.
Praise the Lord!
9/26 5:52PM Pain Levels Dropped!!!
The prayers are working!! Pain levels dropped in a matter of an hour from the last blog alert!!
9/26 4:11PM Emergency Prayer for Pain
Daisy is on the maximum dosage of pain medication and her pain is still unmanageable. Today has been extremely difficult. Please ask the Lord to intervene!
9/26 10:37AM Hemoglobin & Bowels
Daisy’s hemoglobin is low so they are giving her another blood transfusion. She really needs to start moving for both bowel function and overall healing. She is still reluctant because of the high pain level.
The Long Road...
Britt, Kate, and everyone involved would like to thank you for praying so fervently for Daisy. It has been amazing to see God working! You have played an important part in that. We are humbled and encouraged by so many praying around the world.
We’d like to ask that you continue to pray and intercede for sweet Daisy Love. While the results of surgery are a tremendous praise, recovery is...
5:26PM - Despair
Pray:
Still waiting for her bowels to function before she can eat
She hasn’t eaten in 5 days and really wants to
She is starting to despair because she feels like she’ll never eat, she’ll never “toot” and she’ll never get out of the hospital
No word yet on whether breathing has improved, however, the doctors are saying that post operatively she is doing...
11:10AM Prayer Request
Pray that Daisy will not be afraid and be able to take deep breaths!
9:00AM Update
Thank you for praying last night! Daisy’s pain did even out through the night!
Continue to pray today that…
Pain would be well managed and Daisy would be comfortable
Her bowels would wake up and show signs of working - pray for gas and poop!
Daisy would be comfortable sitting up today
Daisy would be strong, courageous and without fear today
Be strong and courageous! Do not...
9:33PM Prayer
Please continue to pray for sweet Daisy tonight. Pray that her doctors will have wisdom and discernment and know how to best manage the pain. Please pray that Daisy will not be in pain and be able to rest…
4:24PM Daisy is awake!!!
Praise the Lord!! We are walking in miracles!! Daisy is already awake!! They are planning to remove her breathing tube momentarily! The doctors are flabbergasted with the how well this is going!! Even the unsaved doctors are attributing it to the many prayers!
Thank you guys for your faithful labor!
1:25PM Doctor's Report
They were able to remove all the tumor in one piece! Preliminary assessment is that it is Stage 3 cancer. Final pathology will not come in for at least 48hrs. Daisy is intubated and will be kept asleep for a while.
Pray
Minimal time being intubated - she would breathe on her own
Pathology reports would not show any cancer in the lymph nodes
Fluid would be at the appropriate levels
Follow up...
11:54AM Closing her up..
We just got word the surgeon is closing Daisy up.
Pray:
for Daisy to remain stable
that Daisy would breathe on her own
she would be free from infection
wake up easily from anesthesia
11:13AM They got it ALL!!!!!!!!!!
Praise the Lord!!! He is Mighty to Save!!
Pray now:
Daisy will be able to breath on her own
They do not find anything else as they take a final look
She recovers well from anesthesia
11:07AM Waiting...
We are still waiting in the waiting room with no news. We are encouraged the surgery is taking awhile in hopes they are getting the tumor out.
Thanks for your faithfulness to pray alongside of the family! We love you guys!
9:59AM John 14:12-14
12“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father.
13“Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14“If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.
9:33AM Daisy's Family
Please pray for Daisy’s family as they labor in prayer and waiting on the Lord through this long day.
Brother Isaiah
Grandma and Grandpa Terry and Al
Aunt Heidi and Uncle Johnny
Grandma Kathryn
Grandpa Bob
Uncle Rob and Aunt Tricia and her cousins
This day will be long and difficult for them all…please pray that the Lord puts insight into their hearts for prayer, that they have...
8:58AM Pray this scripture for Britt
Psalm 62:5-8
5My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him. 6He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be shaken. 7On God my salvation and my glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God. 8Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.
8:39AM Updated info from nurse
First incision was at 8:30AM..
8:35AM Specific Prayers
No new update…
Continue to pray that…
Daisy’s vital signs would remain stable throughout
Daisy’s body would respond well to the anesthesia
The surgeons would have easy access and good visuals
The organs and blood lines would be easily moved aside from the tumor
8:26AM Psalm 91:11-16
11For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways. 12They will bear you up in their hands, That you do not strike your foot against a stone. 13You will tread upon the lion and cobra, The young lion and the serpent you will trample down. 14“Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My...
8:12AM Psalm 103:1-5
1Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. 2Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; 5Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.
7:52AM Pray this scripture for Kate
Phil 4:4-7
4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
5Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.
6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
7:48AM Operation has started..
7:30 AM
Daisy is in pre-op now…
Psalm 91:1-5
1He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” 3For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from the deadly pestilence. 4He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and...
7:10 AM
Daisy is very stable, very happy and not scared this morning! The Anesthesiologist is here…
This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lam 3:21-23
9/23 Evening Update
Praise that Daisy’s heart rate and fever are much improved!
9/23 Afternoon prayer request
As you are praying today, please pray that Daisy’s heart rate would decrease and her fever would subside.
Therefore, let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in the time of need. Hebrews 4:16