Blanket pulled up over her head. I don't blame her.
It was only a matter of time before we got the dreaded isolation sentence like so many others on the floor have gotten. Today it was Clara's turn to be quarantined in her room. C-Diff has made its' way to Clara's digestive tract and it really comes as no surprise. Most oncology kids get it. It explains the continual fevers and a slew of other symptoms. All of this on top of the mucositis. The blessing for the day is she felt well enough for 10 minutes this morning to take a quick spin around the floor in the wheel chair, and she felt well enough to eat two cheerios and take four or five licks of a popsicle. The rest of the day has been more fevers, nausea, sleeping and overall misery. As soon as her white blood cells start growing she will start healing. The cycle will continue. Bad days and good days. Those good days are cherished and not taken for granted. We HOPE that soon she will be back to cruising the halls or at least feeling like she should.
Just know that your prayers are helping her sleep and rest. They are also giving her brothers and sister as well as her parents comfort and stamina. I read something today that rejuvenated my will to continue pressing forward in faith:
We should never let hope be displaced by despair. The Apostle Paul wrote that we “should plow in hope” (1 Corinthians 9:10). The exercise of hope enriches our lives and helps us look forward to the future. -Steven E. Snow
There is so much heartache, disappointment, sorrow and pain in this mortal life. If we keep hope in our hearts and minds each day, it makes all the trials and challenges that much easier to bear We hope tomorrow will be better for Clara!
12 comments:
Breaks my heart. My love to you guys!
We are sending more prayers and virtual hugs your way!
Hoping we can get up to Spokane this week. Also hoping for a week of rising white blood cells. Love you Clara!
Your family continues to be in our prayers and thoughts! We hope that white blood cells will get really high this week!
Praying for a good day soon! Hang in there Clara, you are way too sweet to be in isolation!!!
Hope today is better. We are getting our Kate fix and loving every minute.
Oh goodness! I've had c-diff twice, so I can kind-of relate to poor Clara! Although I haven't had to deal with everything else she's having to endure! Hoping she gets over it very soon. NO, NO FUN! HUGS!
Clara and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We were just over at your parents swimming on Monday and your boys were there. They were having agreat time watcing our kids fight in the pool. I've got a couple pictures to send to you as soon as I get them downloaded onto the computer. They were great and joined is in some relay races. It was fun.
I love you Tash, Clara and family...here's to a rising white blood count and a short stint in isolation!
Natasha
I have not checked my blog in forever, today I decided to check and saw your name there, so I deicded to check your blog. I had no idea of Clara's Cancer. I had tears, mom tears.. I love the scripture you have at the heading of your blog. Please know that I love you and I am praying for you and Clara and all your family.. Hang in there, stay strong.
Hugs to you... This too shall pass..
Love
Carmen Cathey
I'm so sorry Clara is having such a hard time lately! Still praying for her and your family.
Your comment about her re-growing white blood cells reminded me of something...My dad and I were talking the other day about Aloe Vera juice and it's benefits. I can't remember everything, but it is known to help with white blood cell production, and allow the body to absorb vitamins etc. by 2,000%! I wanted to forward the info if you wanted to do some research and see if the doctor would allow her to drink the juice. It's found at most health food stores. Hope she feels better soon.
::hugs::
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