2022
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Today is the eighth week of the “Delayed Intensification Phase”.
The two 250 ml units of red blood cells and one 200 ml unit of platelets
Ella received last Monday appear to have worked well.
Ella’s color is much more rosey than it was last week.
Nurse Donna says she thinks Ella received “Bossy Blood”.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever; my cup runneth over.
Today is the seventh week of the “Delayed Intensification” phase.
Ella has been in fine spirts and doing well over the past seven days.
The same can not be said for Ella’s blood numbers – all 3 counts are WAY down.
Her very low Hemoglobin count, 4.3, was the greatest concern today.
Her very low Platelet count, 10K, was the next greatest.
She received two 250 ml units of red blood cells today and
one 200 ml unit of platelets.
We promise to record the story of this amazing “God Moment” here soon.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
(1786 = ANC @ 10:43 on 29 Sep)
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with thy oil; my cup runneth over.
Today is the sixth “Delayed Intensification” treatment session.
The daily infusions of chemo drugs is taking a serious toll.
All three of Ella’s blood numbers are way down and falling.
ANC is down significantly from last week.
Her Hemoglobin count is the lowest it has been since May.
And her platelet count is also way down.
Despite her pain and discomfort, Ella contiues to be upbeat.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
(2832 = ANC @ 08:48 on 22 Sep)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death: I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Today was the fifth “Delayed Intensification” treatment session.
After last week’s delay…
Ella’s ANC number rose to 2832 – the third highest in five months.
Ella’s treatment session today lasted more than 8 hours.
It included a Lumbar Puncture (LP) aka Spinal Tap, and numerous drug infusions.
As usual, Ella was the bravest person in the room.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Today was scheduled to be the fifth “Delayed Intensification” treatment session.
Unfortunately, Ella’s ANC number (209) is too low to proceed.
This is the first delay in Ella’s treatment.
We will try again next Monday.
Thank you for your prayers.
God bless you.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
