Cheryl is now able to get herself in and out of the bath tub safely and all I've needed to do is be on standby in the next room. She has also worked out getting dressed without assistance. She is still taking it easy but she is doing a bit more of bending and moving every day.
We've noticed a bit of a recurrence of the dry cough she had when the pleural effusion first began to give her problems back in June. This morning she woke up having some difficulty getting a full deep breath. She called the doctor's office as soon as they opened and we had to be in Savannah by noon.
As soon as we got an appointment time, I quickly put in for a sick day and left work at mid-morning. We headed back to the Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial Health where she had a chest x-ray and an exam. The fluid in the pleural effusions is at about the same level it was before but they don't want to try and drain it at this time. The doctor is hoping that the chemo will slow down or stop the fluid buildup in the pleural cavity.
Please pray for ease of breathing until Cheryl gets into chemo and that it will be effective in controlling the effusions once it starts.
It was great to see Cheryl and we were so glad we were able to spend a little time with her. We will continue to offer our prayers up for her comfort and continued healing. Both of you keep up the positive attitudes and continue to take time to be together each day.
ReplyDeleteCheryl, I'm glad you got to spend time with your sister. Sorry to hear about the plural effusions though. I'm starting to sound like a broken record saying we're praying for you every day, but we still are. Glad you're getting around better and thanks for keeping us informed.
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl and Jud! Just a reminder that we are praying for you and trusting God to heal the rest of the cancer cells so that you will feel better. So glad to hear of your progress with bathing and dressing. Sorry to hear of the breathing difficulties. We will pray specifically about that! Love you both.
ReplyDeleteYou were added to at least two more prayer lists today from students in my evening classes...God is good and you are in his hands. I will send the bracelets tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteJud and Cheryl we will continue to pray for you all. I don't always understand why things happen but I always remember who is in control. God has performed many miracles and answered our prayers daily and I know HE will do it again. Stay strong my friend.
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