Monday, 08 Sep 2014
(1037 = ANC @ 11:05 on 08 Sep)
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside still waters.
Today is the fourth”Delayed Intensification” treatment session.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
Category: 2014
Delayed Intensification Phase – Week 3 of 8
Tuesday, 02 Sep 2014
The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want.
Today is the third “Delayed Intensification” treatment session.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
Delayed Intensification Phase – Week 2 of 8
Monday, 25 Aug 2014
(1458 = ANC @ 09:10 on 25 Aug)
Today is the second “Delayed Intensification” treatment session.
Ella is pictured above with her friend – Nurse Kristen.
Kristen is an amazing nurse. Recently, she was named “Nurse of Hope for 2015”.
Earning this Oncology award is now a family tradition.
In 2005, Kristen’s Mum, Nurse Joyce won the same award.
It makes us all feel very good that Ella receives her treatment from such outstanding professionals.
Congratulations Kristen!
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
Delayed Intensification Phase – Week 1 of 8
Monday, 18 Aug 2014
(2304 = ANC @ 09:48 on 18 Aug)
Today is the beginning of “Delayed Intensification”.
Delayed Intensification is an extended phase of Ella’s Chemotherapy treatment protocol. This will be a very demanding period of treatment because the dosages are increase and new drugs are introduced.
The photo above is of Ella and Dr. Glaser in the Oncology unit at Kapiolani Medical Center.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
Hey! For Once It’s a Chemo-Free Monday
Monday, 11 Aug 2014
(2376 = ANC @ 08:58 on 11 Aug)
Having successfully complete the third phase of her 30 month treatment protocol, Ella gets about a two week break before the next phase – “Delayed Intensification”.
Today’s visit included an echocardiogram – to evaluate the health of Ella’s heart.
All part of the normal treatment routine to ensure she is cleared to proceed to the next phase of treatment.
The photo above is of Tucker and Ella in the activities room at Kapiolani Medical Center.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
If it’s Saturday, it is Hurricane Julio
Saturday, 09 Aug 2014
(2820 = ANC @ 08:51 on 04 Aug)
We continue to keep our eye on Hurricane Julio.
So far, so good.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
If it’s Friday, it might be Hurricane Iselle
Friday, 08 Aug 2014
(2820 = ANC @ 08:51 on 04 Aug)
Today was the day that Hurricane Iselle was suppose to impact Oahu.
Today was the day that the Big Island knocked Iselle down to size.
Click photo above to see storm track from Tues to Sat, 09 Aug 2014
Thank you Mauna Loa
Thank you Mauna Kea
Big Island: 1
Iselle: 0
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
If it’s Monday, it is Chemotherapy – IM1 Treatment 5 of 5
Monday, 04 Aug 2014
(2820 = ANC @ 08:51 on 04 Aug)
Today is the fifth of five chemotherapy treatments Ella will receive during this, the third phase of her 30 month treatment protocol.
After a blood draw and testing to ensure Ella is healthy enough to receive today’s treatment, she received doses of Vincristine (1.5 mg) and Methotrexate (291 mg). Both infusions were uneventful and Ella appears to be tolerating the medicine well.
The photo above of Ella, Lucy and Nurse Donna was taken in the Oncology unit at Kapiolani Medical Center.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
If it’s Thursday, it may be Chemotherapy – IM1 Treatment 4 of 5
Thursday, 24 Jul 2014
(1640 = ANC @ 09:05 on 24 Jul)
Today is the fourth of five chemotherapy treatments Ella will receive during this, the third phase of her 30 month treatment protocol.
After a blood draw and testing to ensure Ella is healthy enough to recieve today’s treatment, she was sedated in the procedure room and a spinal tap was performed in order to test the spinal fluid and infuse Methotextrate into her Central Nervous System (CNS). Once Ella recovered from the sedation, she received doses of Vincristine (1.5 mg) and Methotrexate (194 mg). The lumbar procedure and both infusions were uneventful and Ella appears to be tolerating the medicine well.
The photo above of Ella, Mum and Polly was taken in the Oncology unit at Kapiolani Medical Center. Polly is one of the many therapy dogs at Kapiolani.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
Happy Video for Ella
Sunday, 20 Jul 2014
With great respect and admiration for Mr. Pharrell Williams and his song “Happy”, Mama, Lucy and Olivia decided to make their own version of a “Happy” Video for Ellla
We hope you enjoy watching it as much as they enjoyed making it.
Thank you for your many prayers for Ella and our family.
God bless you
If it’s Monday, it may be Chemotherapy – IM1 Treatment 3 of 5
Monday, 14 Jul 2014
(1102 = ANC @ 09:36 on 14 Jul)
Today is the third of five chemotherapy treatments Ella will receive during this, the third phase of her 30 month treatment protocol.
After a blood draw and testing to ensure Ella is healthy enough to recieve today’s treatment, she received doses of Vincristine (1.5 mg) and Methotrexate (194 mg). Both infusions were uneventful and Ella appears to be tolerating the medicine well.
The photo above of Ella and Nurse Irvin was taken in the Oncology clinic at Kapiolani Medical Center.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
If it’s Thursday, it May be Chemotherapy – IM1 Treatment 2 of 5
Thursday, 03 Jul 2014
Today is the second of five chemotherapy treatments Ella will receive during this, the third phase of her 30 month treatment protocol.
After a blood draw and testing to ensure Ella is healthy enough to recieve today’s treatment, she received doses of Vincristine (1.5 mg) and Methotrexate (145 mg). Both infusions were uneventful and Ella appears to be tolerating the medicine well.
The photo above was taken this morning as Papa, Ella, and Michele (Ella’s new nurse and newest BFF) were heading off to Kapiolani Medical Center.
Your prayers are making amazing differences in Ella’s life – thank you so very much.
God bless you.
Missing Church
Sunday, 29 June 2014
(1680 = ANC @ 11:49 on 23 Jun)
The past two weeks Ella was able to attend Mass with her family. We so enjoyed this wee taste of normalcy, it’s hard to describe our feelings of Joy. This week she will be praying from home – to error on the side of caution.
The photo above was taken earlier this year with Ella’s First Commununion Mentor, Alice. Alice we miss you and we are praying for you each day.
Thank you so very much for your prayers.
God bless you.
Monday means Chemotherapy – IM1 Treatment 1 of 5
Monday, 23 June 2014
(1680 = ANC @ 11:49 on 23 Jun)
Ella begins the third phase of her chemotherapy today. “Interim Maintenance I” is comprised of five treatment sessions. Ella will receive larger doses of the chemotherapy drugs each session.
This phase will be very demanding for Ella. Her immune system will be severely weakened by the themotherapy drugs: Vincristine and Methotrexate.
This condition, known as Neutropenia, poses the greatest risk to Ella’s already fragile respiratory system.
The ANC number, listed under each headline (1680 = ANC @ 11:49 on 23 Jun), is the number to watch as Ella progresses. When Ella’s ANC values dip below 500 she will be at the greatest risk.
While we are doing much to prepare for the upcoming periods of risk, we have faith that God has a plan for Ella (and for each of us). Moreover, we have faith that God’s plan is much better ours.
Please pray for God to come into our lives each day, to guide our steps, to increase our faith, and to help us be the people he wants us to be.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
Happy Birthday Ella
Saturday, 21 June 2014
Ten years ago today Ella was born and the world became a better place.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.