7th October 2009
Hi there,
Thought I'd send an update out quick.
Jed had "big" chemo on Saturday - all counts had come up nicely and he was ready for the treatment. I am a very proud mommy; as Jed did not cry once on Saturday. I watched him lay like a soldier as Sister Hannie put the scary port needle in; I watched him smile as she removed the butterfly clip from the port and then I watched him laugh as I clapped...the pride just flowed out of me... he really is a brave brave boy. Saturday night was crazy post chemo with night sweats, vomiting and a hectic nose bleed. Sunday he started to improve and today he is on zero nausea medication and is playing (full of energy). This is only by the grace of God - I can't begin to thank you enough for your prayers.
And some additional prayer requests:
Jaryd - Ewings Sarcoma currently in hospital with an infection.
Reef - Leukemia - undergoing a bone marrow transplant - the youngest child in the country to have a bone marrow transplant - in total isolation with a rash and he is swollen up at the moment. His mother has flu and is not allowed near Reef until she fully recovers - Please pray for her speedy recovery so that she can be with her baby soon - she must be so anxious
Siyabonga - Lymphoma - out of ICU and back with the Peds team at Unitas.... he came down on Friday night and gave a weak thumbs up to everyone - on Saturday he started walking
Jordan - Spine cancer - paralysed - we pray that he remains cancer free and we ask that his mom gets answers regarding his legs soon. He is crawling on his knees at the moment so our prayers are for his FULL recovery - this little man deserves to run around....
Jono - Leukemia - currently he has blood clots
Tina - blood disorder - not doing well at all - her brother Mark died at the age of 8 with the same disorder - we pray for her healing - she is paralysed on the left side.
Rene - blood disorder - we pray that she continues to live out her miracle life - she was given 3 months to live - 9 years ago - she has had over 1000 platelet and blood transfusions... she is alive with zero bone marrow and continues to amaze the medical profession.
Erich - PMA - brain cancer - currently using quantronics and we pray for his tumour to remain stable...
Ithuteng - URGENTLY needs a bone marrow donor - Leukemia relapse.
Lefa - Stem cell transplant - currently doing well
I thought I'd just keep you all busy praying for the kids in need of prayers at this moment... there are many more but for now these are on my heart. These children and their parents have become part of our lives.
Please keep Socky Gwan (my aunt) in your prayers as she goes for her CT and Bone Scan today. Breast Cancer with spread to Liver - we have to have a clear scan! Attached is a photo of Jed playing with Vusi in his little pool. The picture was taken yesterday (just look how great Jed looks) at the gwans house (Socky and Funny)
Love and hugs
Bon
Thought I'd send an update out quick.
Jed had "big" chemo on Saturday - all counts had come up nicely and he was ready for the treatment. I am a very proud mommy; as Jed did not cry once on Saturday. I watched him lay like a soldier as Sister Hannie put the scary port needle in; I watched him smile as she removed the butterfly clip from the port and then I watched him laugh as I clapped...the pride just flowed out of me... he really is a brave brave boy. Saturday night was crazy post chemo with night sweats, vomiting and a hectic nose bleed. Sunday he started to improve and today he is on zero nausea medication and is playing (full of energy). This is only by the grace of God - I can't begin to thank you enough for your prayers.
And some additional prayer requests:
Jaryd - Ewings Sarcoma currently in hospital with an infection.
Reef - Leukemia - undergoing a bone marrow transplant - the youngest child in the country to have a bone marrow transplant - in total isolation with a rash and he is swollen up at the moment. His mother has flu and is not allowed near Reef until she fully recovers - Please pray for her speedy recovery so that she can be with her baby soon - she must be so anxious
Siyabonga - Lymphoma - out of ICU and back with the Peds team at Unitas.... he came down on Friday night and gave a weak thumbs up to everyone - on Saturday he started walking
Jordan - Spine cancer - paralysed - we pray that he remains cancer free and we ask that his mom gets answers regarding his legs soon. He is crawling on his knees at the moment so our prayers are for his FULL recovery - this little man deserves to run around....
Jono - Leukemia - currently he has blood clots
Tina - blood disorder - not doing well at all - her brother Mark died at the age of 8 with the same disorder - we pray for her healing - she is paralysed on the left side.
Rene - blood disorder - we pray that she continues to live out her miracle life - she was given 3 months to live - 9 years ago - she has had over 1000 platelet and blood transfusions... she is alive with zero bone marrow and continues to amaze the medical profession.
Erich - PMA - brain cancer - currently using quantronics and we pray for his tumour to remain stable...
Ithuteng - URGENTLY needs a bone marrow donor - Leukemia relapse.
Lefa - Stem cell transplant - currently doing well
I thought I'd just keep you all busy praying for the kids in need of prayers at this moment... there are many more but for now these are on my heart. These children and their parents have become part of our lives.
Please keep Socky Gwan (my aunt) in your prayers as she goes for her CT and Bone Scan today. Breast Cancer with spread to Liver - we have to have a clear scan! Attached is a photo of Jed playing with Vusi in his little pool. The picture was taken yesterday (just look how great Jed looks) at the gwans house (Socky and Funny)
Love and hugs
Bon
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