Monday, December 15, 2008

More Tests

Last Friday Andrea's neurology doctor at MDA printed out some MRIs for us to see how the this "chemo effect" is changing and evolving. He said it may take 18 months for it to diffuse. He also stressed again the importance of nutrition - we are what we eat! Right now the main issues they are trying to help her with are daily fatigue, headaches and shooting pains.

As we pray for each of you in your daily lives, Andrea is encouraged so much from your prayers.

11 comments:

Emily said...

Continuing to pray for a full recovery and more comfort in the mean time...

Anonymous said...

Hi Andrea,

Good nutrition is so much better than chemo. I'm glad they are able to control all of this with healthy food. Thinking about you and praying for you daily.

Love, Carolyn

Thailand Tracey said...

Just wanted to leave a quick note to share that you are in our prayers always. We'll be out of town for the holidays, but will be checking your blog for updates. We're praying that December is a very blessed month for your sweet family.
Love you,
Tracey

Terri said...

still praying!! love you all.

John William Welling said...

Stay strong Andrea! I am thinking of you often and praying for a quick recovery. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very blessed 2009. -Billy

Anonymous said...

Andrea,

Thank goodness for no more chemo. I pray that 2009 brings you full recovery and lots of fun!!!

Love ya,

Michelle Meyer

Anonymous said...

Andrea and J., I hope you feel stronger for the Christmas holiday. We think about you and talk about daily to our family and friends. J., you have a large family here that are standing behind you even though you can't see them. We love you all and if we can help you let us know and we'll be there within 14 hours. (Longer if I drive, and I'd also get lost) I'm out of school for 2 weeks......Love you all sooo much. Aunt Peggy and Uncle Dan.

Anonymous said...

Dear Ones: Just checking in to see how things are going. Doug and I are always lifting you up in prayers and want to wish you all a wonderful Christmas! We thank God for progress made and ask for healing in the process. Keep it up! Many people are loving you all and talking to God about you. We love you all--Merry Christmas, from Doug and Gay

Tedfords said...

Merry Christmas, lovely friend! Lots of hugs and happiness,
Krista & Nick

Anonymous said...

Andrea, it is late Christmas Eve and my Son and Daughter just left for the evening which gives me a chance to drop you a thought. As I promised you my Wife and I pray for your strength and healing often. Tonight, I heard a scripture at church and wanted to share it with you. I would like to think of it as a CHRISTmas gift from me to you. Philippians 4:6/7
"Don't worry about anything but pray and ask God for everthing you need, always giving thanks for what ever you have. And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God's peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds." Andrea, trust in HIM. Think about it... the creator of the universe loves you! Wow! Trust in the fact that our Heavenly Father has a plan for your life. God Bless!!!

Merry Christmas!

Your Brother in Christ!

Anonymous said...

Andrea, This is good medicine! Nutrition is so very important for all of us and we truly are what we eat! My prayers will be for foods blessed to the absolute nurishment of your body so that the fatigue, headaches and shooting pains you are experiencing now will diminish and be gone forever. I will remember you in thought and prayer Andrea as you dine each day as I partake of my own meal for blessings of nourishment to our bodies. There is so much power in prayer and we will hold fast to the one who so graciously gives. I join with you as we look forward with great expectations in 2009! Love, mByr