I hated taking a picture of her, but I had my camera next to her when she woke up all of a sudden.
She wakes up from a restless, whimpering sleep,
knowing what it is about to happen...
Then she cries from the intensity
of throwing up so many times...
Then she drifts back off into a fatigued slumber...
knowing what it is about to happen...
Then she cries from the intensity
of throwing up so many times...
Then she drifts back off into a fatigued slumber...
She is really having it rough this week. We have a call into the doctors because even with everything she is going through, throwing up 30 times in one day seems like it is more than expected.
Thank you for your prayers.
106 comments:
I am in tears - heartbroken- begging God for healing. I am praying for you - for emotional strength. I don't understand why children must suffer.
Know that I am praying.
My family and I are still Praying for you guys! God is the ultimate healer!
wow those pictures just make it all so much more real..they brought tears to my eyes. Praying that God will just wrap his arms around her and bring her body comfort and rest and that He would calm the intensity of everything that is happening.
Aw poor baby girl!! i am praying for her everyday and also for your whole family...i love abby even tho ive never met her, she has a special place in my heart :)
Oh bless her little heart! Poor little girl! She is such a strong spirit and I'm just heartbroken for her but know and pray that God will heal her and take her pain and misery away. Big big hugs and kisses to your sweet baby girl.
Kim in Utah
Praying for you guys...hang in there
~Elyse~
i can't imagine the misery for her to experience this and for you all to watch your beloved daughter go through it. i am praying for relief from the nausea. and for laughter to somehow continue to live among your precious, inspiring family even now.
We are stopping right now to say a special prayer for her right now. My heart is breaking for her. God Bless
It just breaks my heart to see someone so young and fragile have to deal with this, Abby your in my prayers daily as well as your family.
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (Ps. 73:26).
I am petitioning the Father that He would give Abby respite from her suffering.
The Lord is with you; He will never, ever leave you or forsake you.
That breaks my heart! No child should have to go through that!Abby and your family will continue to be in my prayers daily!
Amber
We're praying ceaselessly.
My heart hurts for you and your family, Brent. Especially Abby. I'm so sorry you have to watch her go through this pain. Please know that we will continue to pray for Abby and that may God alleviate her vomiting very soon.
Maria
Praying for you and your family tonight.....
I´m sorry to hear that...I wish the next week was better/easier for her...I´m gonna pray,many many times...she´s such a brave girl!
give her my love...sweet freams Abby :)
Lord, Jesus! You are this girl's hope, her healing and her comfort. Be with her now. Help her be in your sweet rest right now.
Poor little girl! Seeing those pictures just breaks my heart. We are praying that the Lord will ease her suffering and that you all will find His peace and strength to persevere...I know you do what you have to to make it through. Thank you for sharing your precious little girl with us...I feel privileged to be able to lift her up before the Lord.
O POOR LITTLE GIRL...THATS AWFUL,MY HEART JUST ACHES FOR YOU ALL.I WILL PUT HER ON OUR PRAYER LIST AT CHURCH AND WE WILL PRAY AS A FAMILY.GOD BLESS YOU.DEBBIE
I was looking at your blog while I was on hold, and by the time the person picked up, I couldn't even speak because I was so choked up. I was so happy to see Abby's beautiful smile in the last post, and in tears over these pictures. I'm praying for her, and for her parents because I can only imagine what it would be like to watch my four-year-old daughter suffer like that.
I'm so sorry. There are just no words. She is such a strong person and I admire her for her perseverance in all of this. I am praying.
Abby, my heart breaks into pieces as tears fall uncontrollably when I pray for you. Sweet lil girl, I ask our merciful Father to pick you up and hold you gently in His arms of comfort, easing your pain and preventing these side effects from their continuous torture on your little body, while we cry out to God for His healing power to shower over you! We will continue to pray, knowing each prayer is like a drop of water filling up a prayer bowl created just for you. Once our prayers and tears fill the bowl our gracious God will command His angels to tip the bowl and let the blessings shower over like His healing power raining down.
That is just gut-wrenching. My heart just sank as I read this post and saw the pictures. I am hoping that the doctors can do SOMETHING to alleviate this pain and suffering.
Praying for Abby,
Kris
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for her strength and healing.
I am sooo sorry to hear her having this much difficulty. We will pray even harder today (right now) for her. Hopefully this will subside and she will be able to get comfortable soon. God is good and will take care of her!
This gave me chills....And tears!
I'm so sorry that precious baby has to go through this, I'm going right now and hugging my little girl because you never know what might happen!
HUGS to your family
Farrah
Facial expression tell it all.
Will pray that it will be easier for her, and praying for you as you administer to her daily needs.
Hang in there!
Poor Abby--we love you!!
The photos of that poor baby are heartbreaking. I pray that her stomach will calm down and she can sleep more peacefully. God bless Abby and your family.
Oh sweet abby... You are even beautiful when you are misarible... My thought and prayers are with you...
Sweet Abby, I am praying for you and your family every day.
Tara in Alabama
Oh God Bless her little heart. I ache for her pain and for your pain as parents. I pray that god is able to help you all through this.
Lifting you up in prayer.
Everything I think I am going through in my life simply pales in comparison to the battles of this brave little girl. Hang in there. We're still praying.
Oh beautiful Abby, may the Lord take away your pain and heal you. I feel so bad that she is so sick.
We are praying.
God Bless
Madelyn and I continue to pray for sweet Abby and the family every day. --Dawn
awwww abby
i just want you to know that you are in my prayers. i am praying that your tummy issues get relieved and that you begin to feel a bit stronger every day.
i hope those icky cancer cells get beaten up by the medicine and they leave you alone!
i am sending smiles to you in the hopes that it brightens your day.
you are very brave, abby!!
with love and prayers,
kimberly
The pictures are so painful to look at. I can only imagine what you parents must be going through. Praying for all of you.
Gail
I pray for her always and today especially as her body is just going through so much, bless you sweet Abby...
That breaks my heart! I just sent up a prayer!
As a nanny and generally a lover of children, it is terrible to see Abby in such pain.... She is strong, though, as I am sure you and your family have instilled in her. In so many pictures of her she looks so wise, like an old soul, I hope she can hone that power to drive through her sickness. Her presence on this earth is a blessing.
-your anonymous agnostic
I can't imagine what she is going through, bless her heart!! God be with her!!
I am continually praying!
Debbie
My heart and prayers are with you today for sure. I remember feeling this way through treatment. But I agree no child should have to go through this.
I am glad you have called her doctors to. I would be wondering about dehydration as well.
Many Prayers coming in Abby and her family as well.
Sweet little girl you are in my prayers. Hurting mom, dad, and sibs, you are in my prayers as well.
Elizabeth
Aww that makes me feel so bad for her! Poor sweet girl! I am praying for her!
Surely those doctors can give your sweet girl something for that wretched nausea. And a whole week of this? Oh, how my heart is aching for her right now ... for all of you, really.
You all remain in my prayers...
Michelle in Cincinnati
micheller@cinci.rr.com
Brent and Michelle - we are so sorry! Seeing her suffer is heartbreaking to say the least! Oh Lord You say Your grace is sufficient. Please Father pour out Your sustaining grace on this family, comfort them, strengthen them and give wisdom to all who are taking care of Abby! We love and trust You Father. In Jesus' Name we pray! AMEN!
We are praying on her behalf and will continue tonight. I did not share this update with the children because they truly are heartbroken to hear that she is in so much pain. They keep asking if God healed her yet? Bless their precious hearts. I love their faith and being touched by it daily is refreshing and challenging!
Love and hugs - Jill
We too are praying for Abby - no pain I have suffered today could vaguely compare with hers or with yours having to watch your child in this situation....
I can't imagine! I can't imagine being so sick! I can't imagine caring for her and not being able to make it better for her. My prayers are for you all. I hope she gets some relief. I know God hears us.
Dixie in CA
My heart breaks for her. I'm praying so hard and asking everyone I know to add Abby and your family to their prayers. Would she more comfortable at the hospital? I know its better at home, but maybe they can so something? I'm so sorry you are going through this. Tell Abby we all love her and hoping for some releif for her soon.
I check your blog multiple times a day and include your family in every prayer. Tears and hugs for you. Melany
Father please- a good nights rest, no nausea for Abby. Please sir
Amen
Poor sweet little girl...we will pray very hard for her, that she may be given comfort and relief from this pain. We will also pray for you, for strength in your hearts, minds, and bodies as you endure the pain of watching your beloved child suffer. May God hold Abby close to His heart and give her His healing peace!
Poor baby, the photos broke my heart and brought tears to my eyes.
Give her a hug for me.
My thoughts and prayers always.
Sweet, sweet girl. Stepping up the prayers for you and for your family.
God, please hear our prayers and bring comfort to little Abby. Your love shines through her and her family and we pray you bring them peace and healing.
Poor, sweet baby. This shall pass. We are all grieving with you and praying every single day.
Wow, poor baby. I cannot imagine what she has to go through (or you, as parents). I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
We are praying for Abby. I hope that she feels better soon. I cannot imagine how all of you must be feeling. She is a fighter and I pray that she wins.
Praying for Abba Father to give her some relief. I am in tears. She is precious to Him. I pray she feels His presence supernaturally even while she slumbers b/c His Word tells us that He never sleeps.
Oh God, please give Abby a restful night tonight.
It just makes me so mad that Abby and the other precious children have to go through this torture!! It just isn't fair and my heart is soooo heavy for her and the others!! It doesn't seem right to have all those evil people running around healthy while these innocent babies suffer!! I pray that the Lord will bring her/them strength to endure as well as some comfort and peace!! God Bless and many prayers!!
It breaks my heart to hear this. I am sending up lots of prayers for Abby!!
Bless her little sweet heart. Praying for your little princess - always.
Oh merciful God, please lay your mighty hands upon that little body and take care of her Lord. Our hearts are broken for Abby, and there is nothing we can do to help her, it hurts to see a child like this Lord, i am begging You God to come upon the scene and help Abby. God please give the family strength to undergo this with her. We know we are weak in body when it comes to our children suffering, we just don't understand why at times that they go through these things .That sweet little face told a lot Lord, please, please help her. Take the pain and sickness away, i know you are able to take the cancer completely out of that precious little body. Lord we need you, we trust in you, believe in all things being possible with you, Abby needs you Lord, her family needs you, in your precious name i ask this Lord, Amen..... I love you Abby, you are so precious.....Riggs family, i can't even imagine how you all feel, (this is tearing me all to pieces),i pray for God to comfort you all with His grace. I think of your family all day long and pray.
I'm so sorry Abi has to go through this at such a young age. We will continue to pray for her and your family.
XXOO for Abi.
Kathy
Hang in there Sweetie! I am so sorry you have to go through this. We are thinking of you in California!
Love,
The Ma Family
I am praying for Abby! This is heartbreaking. I have a four year old son, I can't imagine going through something like this. God be with you all.
This one brought me to tears. I've been following your blog and praying for Abby for quite a while. Those pictures are heartbreaking and certainly make more real what you guys deal with on a daily basis. Praying even harder now for little Abby.
I am praying for peace, for healing and for comfort. He is crying every tear with you. So am I.
Keeping Abby and all of you in my thoughts...
Abby looks so peaceful sleeping. I do pray for you each day.
My heart aches for you all. We will continue to pray.
Tears, tears, tears...Please Jesus, heal this precious baby.
Riggs family - sweet Abby, you have not been forgotten. You continue to be uplifted in our prayers.
Love,
Brian and Autumn
I can't imagine your pain as a parent watching your little angel go through this. Her strength and joy are inspiring. I only pray that the misery will subside and we can see her smiling beautiful face again very soon. Always in our prayers,
Amanda, Ed and Gabi
Praying for sweet Abby. I am so sorry she is having such a rough day, hoping that tomorrow is better.
How heartbreaking. It is difficult to look at those pictures, and I'm sure it is ever more difficult to see your sweet daughter go through that in real life. She is in my prayers.
Oh - those pics, those eyes. I find myself at a loss for words.
That poor little sweet baby - may the doctors give her something/anything to help and may God cover her and you all with his love. And we will all continue to say our prays.
I was in tears seeing her photos, I am so sorry that Abby is suffering so much. You know I Peter speaks of long suffering, and the rewards coming to those that endure, but to see it in the eyes of a child, is just heart wrenching. God is the healer and HE still heals that I know! I am praying right now for Abby and asking HIM to turn this around even right now in the name of Jesus, she has been through enough. I can't even begin to imagine how difficult this is for you and Michelle and the siblings, but know that we are praying for all of you during this time. May God's peace that surpasses all understanding surround you know and in the days and weeks to come.
No words-just prayers for all of you,
With Love,
Michelle Mann
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible. Look kindly upon Abby and us and increase your mercy in us. So that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself. Amen.
Oh, dear girl. I am praying for you! My heart is hurting for all the pain Abby is in. Please know you are in my heart and in my prayers.
BTW, I gave you a shout-out on my blog today--come see!
That poor thing. I am so heartbroken that she is going through so much. It must be terrible to see your baby like this. I am praying so hard for this little girl!
Melody, CA
Brent and Michelle,
It absolutely breaks my heart to see little Abby suffering so much. I cannot imagine what it is like for you to watch her suffer and not be able to take this pain away for her. My prayers are with you and especially with Abby tonight.
Oh precious girl, I wish more than anything I could take that pain from you. Love you guys, always here praying... ((HUGS))) Amy
How your hearts must hurt watching her. God Bless all of you during this time. Okie Nana
Poor baby girl. Praying for her....
Sweet Abby, we are praying for you and thinking of you! We love you!
I am so sorry that Abby is having to go through this. I am also so sorry you all have to watch.. I can not imagine what this must be like for all of you. I am praying for all of you Many times through out the day.... Prayers and Hugs....
Kristi
Words don't seem enough. So thankful that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we don't know what to pray. We are praying for dear Abby and all of your family.
Praying for your sweet Abby! I can't even imagine what she's going through, but also you as parents having to witness without being able to help. Continued prayers from Florida.
My heart is aching for her as I read what she is going through. I have so many tears for someone I have never met. I am praying that God will wrap His arms around her and comfort her.
Heartbreaking. I'm praying for relief for your strong little girl. Hang in there, sweet Abby.
I'm so sorry for sweet, precious Abby! So very sorry. I am praying for her today.
Sweet Abby,
I'm praying you get to feeling better. You are an amazing girl and you inspire me!
Oh, Bless her sweet little heart! I am a religious reader of your blog. I continue to pray for Sweet Abby daily. I just want to pick her up and love her. Someday she will know what an impact she has had on all of our lives. I truely love her and Godd bless your entire family and give you the strength you need to continue to fight for her.
Sweet, precious Abby, I wish I could make this pain go away . I also wish that I could be there to hold and rock you.
God Bless you !!!!
I have a puppy named Maggie, and she wants you to feel so much better tomorrow. She is black and very very soft. I know you would like to play with her.
Ellen GA
There is nothing worse than seeing a child in pain. It is so sad and you feel so helpless. I am so sorry Abby is going through so much and throwing up takes so much out of you. Poor little things but she keeps fighting and is so strong. She is amazing at 4 years old and all she endures. She takes it like a champ.
Hoping she feels better and you can all have peace.
Love and prayers!
Many prayers for your sweet baby and your family!
God bless her and take some of this sickness away. Abby is your child and you know what she needs even before we do. Lord if it be your will, touch her little body and heal her. Hold her in your loving arms. I ask this in your sweet name, Amen
My heart aches for you and poor sweet abby!!!
Praying for you guys ALWAyS!
lifting you up in prayers!!
Hugs,leslie R
No words just prayers. The pictures of Abby broke my heart.
The pictures of Abby make my heart hurt. I am praying for her.
Dear Jesus
Please be with this sweet girl. You see her and have known her before she was conceived. You knit her and formed her inner most parts. We thank You for how You have orchestrated the miracles and blessings in her life so far. We thank You for Your great and all encompassing love for her. We thank You that Your understanding is unsearchable and that You are with her even at this very moment. Lord, we don't understand why and maybe won't know all the answers this side of heaven. We pray for Abby's mom and dad and family, that Your grace and peace will hold them up during this incredible time of hurt and trials. We are trusting Your will and are praying that healing would come for Abby and that in all of this Your purpose would unfold.
In Jesus name
The Friesens
Praying for sweet little Abby. My heart breaks for her and it is so sad to see her suffer. Praying God's healing on her body and that she is free from pain.
It just breaks my heart to see Abby in so much pain and discomfort....keeping her in my thoughts and prayers always...as well as your entire family...
Hugs
Terri
AWWWWWWWWWWW Abby.. I wish there was something I could do to make it all better for you.. I am praying for you each and everyday Princess.. You are so strong and a true fighter.. I wish I could take it all away.. My heart is hurting so much for you..
Sweet Girl...
We are praying for you. You are so strong and brave.
Hugs and love..
Amy B
OK, Riggs family - I am a chemo pro (having been through it twice now). I am wondering if you will try acupuncture for Abby (yes, it is done with children). It made all the difference in the world for me. I was never nauseated but did acupuncture aggressively during treatment. It really helps and I STRONGLY encourage you to explore it. Find someone who is Chinese, trained in China, and who treats cancer patients. Avoid someone trained at one of the acupuncture universities that have sprung up everywhere in the states. I hope your princess feels better soon. Frankly she looks great even when she is at her sickest - I hope this gives you hope. And when she complains about her hair, just remind her it means the medicine is WORKING!!!!
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