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| In recovery after surgery & MRI's |
WE RECEIVED THE BEST NEWS IN THE WORLD TODAY ~ THE TUMOR IS GONE! Thank you GOD for protecting our baby! For healing her thus far and for giving her the strength, patience and perseverance to continue on this ever increasingly challenging journey...
Madeleine's day began with surgery to replace the central line catheter in her chest. This is the IV access directly into her heart and bloodstream to receive her chemo. It was previously on the left side of her chest and for a variety of reasons the line inside was able to migrate out of the main artery and was making it difficult to draw blood for her daily labs. In addition, the bacterial infection pretty much guaranteed the line had to be replaced. Surgery and anesthesia took about 2 hours before she was moved downstairs into the MRI room. This MRI, unlike those in the past took about 3 hours because they were carefully imaging her brain and spine looking for evidence of the disease and tumor. On the MRI last month after the brain surgery, they found a small remaining piece of tumor and we entered into this second cycle fingers crossed hoping and praying that the chemo would reduce, or better yet, dissolve what was left and our oncologist, Dr. Davidson practically ran to the neuro-radiologist to read the MRI when it was completed to find out the results. We all couldn't be happier and prouder of her!!!!!!!
It's important to celebrate this milestone: it is such a huge victory for Madeleine!! And the children without the bulk tumor from the beginning have succeeded in beating this disease. It's unfortunate that removal of the tumor does not mean "cured" so it's so important to celebrate now, have peace, have love and joy, and be ready to continue the fight through the remaining cycles of chemo so we can put this all behind us and MADELEINE CAN MAKE HISTORY!
So happy for you!!! I can't wait to come and see you and give you all hugs.....I know I keep talking about one step at a time....sounds like was one huge step in the right direction.....thank you God!!!! Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteOur prayers have been answered! Thank you Jesus!!
ReplyDeleteWe are celebrating with all of you. Fantastic news this day. Your words, Veronica, describe for us a perfect place of rejoicing. So for now we rejoice and are thankful to our Heavenly Father for His wonderful healing grace. And we will be strengthened for the fight ahead that, once again, God's healing power will prevail over our Madeleine and bring peace and joy to her family. In JESUS' name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs and kisses to you and Madeleine. You can hug Jeff for us too!
God bless and keep,
Mark, Cynthia and Girls
This is Fantastic news!!! I am sooo happy for you all. Lord Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Hugs for all of you..
ReplyDeleteLove Gisel, Johnny and Sofia.
I cried reading this post . . . . my heart beat faster when I read the title --- i am still praying and hoping and send you all the love and best wishes! hug that little chipmunk close, she is a survivor!
ReplyDeletePraying,Praying,Praying! Such wonderful news! Madelyn, I have been & will continue to pray for you & your family-Blessings to you sweetie! Flores family
ReplyDeleteJust got this update today!!! Celebrating with you all! My heart was racing as I read the title of this blog and I teared up immediately!!! SOOOOOO GRATEFUL for OUR GOD who is GREATER!!! Will continue praying grace, peace and strength as you move forward in this journey. Oh, how God has already used little Madeleine to reveal His glory in so many ways!! Oh,how He knew when He created her that she was perfectly loved and completely ordained, in Him, to be just such a vessel to carry HIS glory, a vessel for honor!! Precious!!
ReplyDeleteshe is sooooo cute. i go to cold springs middle school. i am jordyns friend and i support madeleine all the way!! i have her bracelet and i work hard at the school with jordyn to raise money for her.
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