Day 6 update

My partner, Rachael, speaks of each day in terms of what day in Denise's chemo treatment it is, so I thought Day 6 would be a good post title!  Rachael and I were able to have a great visit with Denise this afternoon, and thankfully, day 6 is treating her better this round than last!  She has still been nauseous, but has managed to stay in good spirits and also not get sick.  On Monday, Denise realized that her hair was indeed coming out by the clump-full, so she decided to take action!  Her sweet friend Shay came over to aid in the process with the help of Dave and the boys!  Denise, Dave and Ryan all now have shaved heads!  Denise looks beautiful with her super-short new do!  Her head is still tender, so continue to pray for her comfort level, and that she will be able to enjoy the good days that are headed her way hopefully starting tomorrow! 

Post-chemo update

Denise had her second treatment on Thursday and is in the midst of the miserable days that follow.  Dave said that the doctors were able to change her nausea medications, and that might have helped some this time around.  She has still had the nausea, but maybe not quite as badly as last time.  She is taking several different medications for the nausea now which are knocking her out, so she is sleeping quite a bit.  Please pray for relief of these symptoms quickly for Denise.  Please also pray for Dave and the boys as they have to watch her suffer so much. 

Keep praying...

Hello all!  I wanted to pop in and give a quick update on sweet Denise!  I was able to talk to her for a while this afternoon.  Thankfully, she is finally feeling better.  It took her a full seven days to feel somewhat normal after her first round of chemotherapy.  She is cautiously optimistic that with a few adjustments to her medicine after her next treatment she may feel a little bit better.  Please pray that she will not feel as horrible for as long!  Another prayer request is for her boys and for Denise and her emotional strength as she will probably start to lose her hair within the next week.  She is prepared for this but is anxious about how it will affect her boys.  Please pray for them through this process.  I will update later in the week after her next treatment on Thursday.  Thanks for all the prayers and support!

Monday Update

Denise is hanging in there, but has had a really hard time in these last few days since her first chemotherapy treatment.  She has had several side effects that are common with chemo but still not pleasant.  Please pray for her comfort, for as few side effects as possible, and that she will start to feel better very soon.  Thanks so much for the prayers, love, and support for Denise and her family!

Post-chemo day 1

Denise has had a hard time with nausea from her treatment since late last night. Please pray for some relief for her and that she will be able to rest tonight.

Finished with round 1

Denise has finished her first round of chemotherapy.  Dave took her to Memphis today for her treatment, and they are headed back to Jackson now.  He said that she is feeling ok- just a little weird.  She has a slight sinus headache (which is not uncommon).  They are going to see an acupuncturist in Jackson to hopefully ward off any nausea from the treatment.  I will post again soon with an update once I get one.  Please continue to pray for minimal side effects from the chemo!

Chemo begins Thursday

Just wanted to post an update on Denise and pass along a few prayer requests.  I was able to visit with Denise tonight for a while, and she is her normal positive, upbeat self although a bit nervous about her chemo which begins tomorrow.  She looked fabulous-as usual- and was able to share a few things that people can be praying for in the next couple of days and weeks.

-Chemo treatment number one begins at 2:00 tomorrow after some blood work and an appointment with the doctor right before.  Please be praying for her body- that she will be able to handle the treatments as well as possible.  Please also pray for peace for Denise- the unknown is very difficult, and she is understandably anxious about how she will tolerate the chemo.

-Please be praying for Denise's mobility.  She has been having some issues with limited mobility in her upper body since her mastectomy and has been working with a Lymphatic physical therapist.  Pray for her strength and that the exercises and hard work that she is putting into her therapy will prove beneficial.

I will update again once I hear an update on how Denise does tomorrow during and after her treatment.  Keep the prayers coming!

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.  -James 1:12