This Monday we enter week 5 of chemotherapy, so Ivee and I will be in the hospital for 3 to 4 days. She is still doing well. The last few days she has become more irretable at times. I believe she has gotten her "appetite" back. When it is approaching feeding time, I believe she is actually getting hungry. Nothing seems to satisfy her until her belly is full. A bit of the old Ivee is back as well. She has learned to cry when she wants her way. She'll be fine, and then if she sees me or Emmett she'll cry until we come over and talk to her or pick her up. That is the old Ivee.
Yesterday, she was laying on my shoulder, and she lifted her head up a good bit to look at the kids. She did this a few times. It was good. Thanks for the recent comments. And Samy/Shelley...I was happy to recieve your comment. Samy, I am very grateful that you were there when all of this began. I knew that I could trust what you read on the CT and MRI scans.
Everyone take care. And I'll try to stay in touch this week.
About Me
- Hope Foley
- Born in Atmore, United States
- Wife & Mommy. I have a wonderful husband who loves me deeply and three great kids. I believe in my Creator who guides me everyday. My favorite interest are stage/theatre, music/singing, antiques and art.
7 comments:
Hope - It is so good to hear Ivee is doing so well - it seems that she is just on track for her age. She is doing the same things Mac is doing. If I walk out of the room where she is she will cry. If someone else is holding her she will watch me to see where I am going. She loves to be home with her brother, mommy and daddy. Anyplace else lately and she is unhappy. ...Could you have imagined 2 months ago that your life would have taken this turn? I know you both have to be tired and I wish I could give you a "this trial will be over on..." One of my favorite scriptures - one I use to cling to when I seem to be aching for God to answer me - "You have seen me tossing and turning through the night. You have collected all my tears and preserved them in your bottle. You have recorded every one in your book. The very day I call for help, the tide of battle turns...This one thing I know: God is for me! I am trusting God, oh, praise His promises!. Psalm 56:8-11. I can remember reading that scripture over and over and thinking wow - he records every tear. Another I keep going to is "Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer." Psalm 94:19 I was praying tonight for my brother who is not saved (and I really want him to be you know) and for Ivee and I told the Lord I need to hear from you - show me what to pray. What I got was quiet. "Be still and know that I am God." I can't save my brother, I can't make Ivee well, I can't do anything OTHER than put my trust in God. I don't know about anyone else but that is hard for me to do sometimes. I just want to fix things - It seems to be in my nature. Your little girl is precious - precious to you, her daddy, her brother, her sister, her friends and all us bloggers (Ha Ha) and most importantly to God. He is not out to lunch on this - He will work this all out for her good. He has seen everyone one of her tears too!! I think about how much I love my kids and it is hard to imagine that someone could love them more than I - but God does. I am sorry I rambled. I inherited the excessive talking gene from my mother (don't mean that bad - I love her very much). Blessings and Good Night. Paula
Just checking in and thinking about you today. I read Deborah's post - it is amazing that within days she will join us in this crazy club called parenthood. Do you remember when we were inseparable in high school? Life was so easy - but we thought it was so hard! I look forward to the day that the three of us can hang out with our healthy children. Love you!
Hi Hope,
Just wanted you to know that Ivee is in my prayers today as she goes through another treatment. I am so happy to hear that she's lifting her head, what a great sign! God is good all the time!!!
Love ya'll!
Kathy F.
Hey Hope,
I couldn't help but think and pray for you all the way home from Birmingham today...As Noah and I were walking aroung the hospital today memories flooded my mind of the hills and valleys we have seen there over the last four years.. all that God has seen us through, the tears I cried in the hallways, the times Matt and I both begged God for a miracle. I couldn't help but cry on the way home because I cannot wait for the day you and Emmett are just going in for a 6 month checkup. I trust GOD for that. HE is who He says He is and He can do what He says He can do!I know the valleys are hard and sometimes you may feel like you are lost in the wilderness... but JOY does come in the morning...Thank you for always being there for us.Give that baby a kiss for me, for Ella too!
Joshua 1:9 Be strong and couragoues.Do not be terrified for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
We love you guys... Ang
I am glad to hear that Ivee is doing well. I haven't been leaving many comments, but I have been reading and keeping you all in my prayers. Hope all goes well this week.
Lori
Hope and family,
Just wanted to let you know that Alan and I are continuing to pray for Ivee and your whole family. You and Emment were so faithful to our family over the years with Noah and it now our time to care and lift up your family. "Baby Ivee" is on our pray list at First Baptist and is lifted up in prayer daily. I will be praying especially this week that the chemo is easy for Ivee. Take care and take you strength from the Lord. Love to your family, Teena Jordan
Hey Guys, we are so glad to here of the progress that Ivee is making. Dana and I are praying daily for you,and we are expecting GREAT things! Our God is so AWESOME,and he controls all.
With Love,
The McMath's
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