We've completed another cycle. I say 'we' because Melanie is not doing this alone. Her family and friends are with her every step of the way. And if you think of the Footprints picture, you'll know the Lord is there carrying her through.
Tomorrow, if her blood counts are back up, Melanie will get her 3rd chemo treatment. These "off" weeks are turning out to be harder than the chemo. Last Wednesday she got a white cell booster shot, another one on Thursday, another one on Saturday, and another one yesterday. Just as the pain starts to subside, she gets another shot and it starts all over again. Lets pray the shots have done their job and her counts are up. The key to a successful outcome is to have continuous chemo treatments. A week delay, could set her back. And she's fighting too hard to have setbacks! We only want to do this once, not that we want to do it at all!
Another thing to pray about is the headaches. Pray they go away or they figure out why she has them. It seems to be always there, then spike periodically.
Our Church, Bay Pines Lutheran, is hosting a Benefit Brunch on November 23rd (after church) for Melanie, Jennifer (my friend who is still in ICU and making very slow progress, but its progress) and Aaron (not Melanie's Husband) who was in a car accident the day after Melanie was diagnosed and spent (I think) 6 weeks in the hospital, 5 of them in ICU. All three family's have high medical expenses and our church hopes to help defray some of those costs. All donations are being match at a 3 to 1 rate by Thrivent Lutheran Financial.
“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
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11/15/08
Melanie's Family
Melanie Caplan
11/15/08
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You are here because you have been asked to pray for Melanie. We are truly thankful that you have and will continue to pray for her throughout her illness. We would have a very hard time making it through the day without your prayers.
Melanie is 25 years old, the wife of Aaron, mother of Catie (6) and Jake (3), step-mother of Kaylie (7), and was 31 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. She is also, my eldest daughter, my firstborn, whom I love.
HoMoleyCow comes from Jake putting his two favorite phrases together: Holy Moley and Holy Cow. He's 3 years old and a joy every minute. Every time he says it, it makes us smile and that is what we need the most right now.
We plan to provide frequent updates on Melanie's progress so check back often or subscribe to one on the "readers". A sincere thank you for your prayers and support. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Melanie is 25 years old, the wife of Aaron, mother of Catie (6) and Jake (3), step-mother of Kaylie (7), and was 31 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. She is also, my eldest daughter, my firstborn, whom I love.
HoMoleyCow comes from Jake putting his two favorite phrases together: Holy Moley and Holy Cow. He's 3 years old and a joy every minute. Every time he says it, it makes us smile and that is what we need the most right now.
We plan to provide frequent updates on Melanie's progress so check back often or subscribe to one on the "readers". A sincere thank you for your prayers and support. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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