Today was Josie's second treatment and first time meeting Dr. Pendleton. All went well. We were told today that she will begin her radiation on week 3 not week 12 as we were initially told. This means we will be heading back to Columbus in less than 2 weeks. Josie will have to be there for 3 weeks where she will receive treatments 5 days a week. I am pretty sure we will have to go to Columbus next week to meet with the Radiation Oncologist and hopefully Dr. Yeager. It is all up in the air right now. We are waiting to hear more before the end of the week.
We did get some advise from Dr. Pendleton today about her schooling and social activities. He would like Josie to return to her "normal" life and just to be hyper-aware of illnesses in her peer groups. This does make me nervous but I know this is what she would want. She misses her classmates, dance/twirl team mates and all those she would normally see on a weekly basis. We do, however, have to be very aware of what is going on with foods. Dr. Drew is very informative and I am thankful for his expertise!
I'm so glad you're journaling this for her. You have our prayers, but what else do you need? Please post anything you need during this journey. As people who care, I'm sure we would all like to know how we can help out.
ReplyDeletePrayers & Good Thoughts,
Becky Lucie Isaacs
Please be honest in what you need....house cleaning, grocery shopping, time alone, books on tape....speaking of I have many that she would love.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what you're doing about school but maybe this is the reason I'm not teaching.
Love you bunches,
Lisa Baker
Thank you so much for your prayers, concerns, and suggestions. We greatly appreciate it! God is in control and He sends those to help others in time of need. Josie is such a trooper! She did pretty well with her second treatment. Thanks again for your prayers!
ReplyDeleteScott
We are praying for all of you. We cannot now understand why all this is happening, but we do believe the LORD is in control. Our LORD will heal Josie. We believe Josie will have an amazing testimony of HIS healing in her life.
ReplyDeleteMay all ofyou have peace in knowing Our LORD is in control and there are so many praying for all of you. Prayers, Darla and Tom Reed
We love this picture of Josie. It reminds us why we must pray and her sweet smile reminds us that there can be joy even in a storm. GOD please bless this beautiful child. LORD you created her to have fellowship with YOU and to bless all who know her. Thank you FATHER for Josie. Heal her dear LORD in the NAME OF JESUS.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for those precious words and prayer Darla and Tom! They are so appreciated! God bless you guys! Josie is such a beautiful person, inside and out. Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteScott
There is nothing better than a child's smile to brighten anyones day and just knowing that I have been blessed every time I see Josie, sure puts a smile on my face!! Scott...we love you and we are here for you in any way you need us. Remember when I spoke at the Shafer's about God's promises and how he has never lied...rely on the promise that if you ask in His Holy name..You will receive!! Give Josie a big hug and kiss for me.
ReplyDeleteTony Allen
Thank you Tony for those precious words of encouragement. We all greatly appreciate it so much. Don't worry, I will give her enough hugs and kisses for the whole world! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteScott