Praise God, Abby's pain is improving and the sores are looking a little better.
Abby's bone marrow is beginning to recover from the last round of chemo. This is very good news, because it means her body will begin to heal the sores.
She is still running a temperature (103 last night). She has been on up to 4 antibiotics during the last week, so the had really expected her to not be running a fever by now. Her doctor ordered a C.A.T. scan to try to determine what is causing the fevers.
We truly appreciate every comment and email that you all have written. We always love reading them, but when things get really tough, they are a huge blessing to us. In the middle of the night, they are a wonderful reminder that we are not alone and that others are praying too. Thank you so much for taking the time to write and pray.
Abby tries so hard to be a good girl. She is smiling here, not because we asked her to and not because she felt like it, she just thinks that she is supposed too. The circles under her eyes tell how hard the last week has been on her, but she is still fighting hard.
Please say an extra prayer for her today. C.A.T. scans can be a little scary when you are 3 years old. I am also praying for wisdom for her doctors as they decide what to do next.
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Praying for your family every day.
i will pray.
and i have been praying since you guys found out.
abby is such a strong girl.
and your whole family will be in my prayers.
You have been in our prayers, constantly. My co-worker and I prayed together a couple of days ago in his cubicle (after I read the previous entry). Blessings and peace to you. We love you. Jason Burnfield
Praise God! He is so good! Been praying so hard for her and I put a special widget on my blog to remind others to pray also! I'm so glad to hear some good news and that God did hear our prayers for Abby!
I am so glad some things are at least improving so maybe she can feel a little better and her body can heal some. She is a strong little girl and you are both amazing parents.
Praying for your family and for Abby to heal. I remember mouth sores that went from end to end during my Chemo treatment. Try giving her icepops, it helped a little for me, and the vitamin c is good for helping fight off that stubborn infection.
Just keep telling yourself, years from now Abby will not remember all of this.
Hugs to you,
Nikki
Also Praise the physicians who are doing everything in their power to make her well again.
Your family is in my prayers. I know that it is so hard to watch your child suffer. I pray God's peace on all of you.
Our prayers will continue...hope that you are able to get a little rest here and there. God, please show your mercy and healing grace to precious Abby and her family!!! You are in control...and You are GOOD, Lord!
You are all in my constant thoughts and prayers. My heart has broken for Abby and your entire family and I pray for her sweet little body to heal.
God bless.
-Suzi
Still praying for healing and strength...
Blessings and hugs,
Elizabeth
What a precious little sweetie, even in this. Fight on little Abby! We can't wait to hear your treatments are DONE!!!! :)
dawn
We continue to lift Abby up in prayer for nothing short of healing fo her body, and also to lift your family up in prayer at this time, may God bless each one of you and wrap His arms around you and comfort you like only He can do...
Still praying for sweet Abbie everyday
Thinking of you guys so much!
We will continue to pray for you!
Michelle
Love you guys- Praying... Amy
Still up here in PA praying and praying for your family. God Bless You.
I'm very glad to read that you say her sores are improving... I'm going to say a prayer for you guys tonight.
Cindy
Michelle,
I am constantly at the end of my rope lately. I am at a loss for words. Sometimes I don't even know what to pray anymore. God knows I am a mess and your family has been on my heart so much even though we have never met. It's amazing to me how God orchestrates meetings and raises people up to pray you through your valleys.
My heart is already so heavy and I can't pretend to see the "silver lining" around this dark cloud hovering over your sweet Abby. I just have to keep clinging to HOPE that no matter WHAT- God loves that tiny little girl with an everlasting love that is PERFECT and so amazing I can't even comprehend it. His plans for her really ARE good, even when I really don't think they look so great. I have often just cried to God and then I realized that my crying across the U.S. isn't doing Abby a bit of good. So I will fight with you, for Abby......and even when my words run out and my flesh despairs......I will pray in the Spirit for Abby to be comforted by the arms of her Heavenly Papa and for her to be made well and whole. I pray also for you to have the strength to get through each minute. May He continue to give you endurance to run the race. I pray that with each prayer offered on your behalf, you will feel the arms of those who love the Lord and trust Him for your daughter's healing. Maybe in a little way, we can hobble along with you and help you run this leg of the journey.
love,
holly
Thinking of Abby and your entire family...
Kerri, Medina, and Ruby
I am continuing to pray for your incredible little Abby - what a heart of courage God has blessed her with. I am also lifting up your entire family as I can't even begin to imagine how difficult this is for everyone. God is continually with you and for that we praise Him. Praying for you all!!
Kristin
We have been praying continually and are so glad that things have improved a bit. Abby looks so much like our daughter. She is such a sweet spirited and strong child. May she continue to get relief from her pain and heal. We will continue to pray for your entire family.
The Blackmores
Covington, WA
Briggs family,
We have not met but I was directed to your blog by another parent touched by cancer.
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I am praying for Abby. All these tests have to be scary for her. She is just a baby....May GOD hear our prayers and heal sweet Abby. Michelle I am so sorry you are all going thru this terrible time. ((hugs)) Prayers and more prayers, Maria
AWWW what a sweet girl you have!! You are in my thoughts and prayers EVERY single day and night!!!!!!
Hugs,Leslie
This is my first time to your blog. My heart aches for you all. I will pray for you guys! It looks like you guys are getting great medical care and spiritual care. What great parents you are to such a sweet and strong girl!
Praying that Abby's fever goes down and for all of your family.
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