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Monday, November 23, 2009

Quick Update

From Michelle:

One of the biggest blessings in our lives are the wonderful people who are following Abby's journey. I received wonderful advice about how to help Abby with her monster headaches, and our weekend was filled with fun crafts that you have sent. Crafts are a favorite Riggs' family activity and help Abby develop skills that will help her in school. Thank you so much for blessing our family.

Thank you also for praying for us this weekend. I tried to make the girls weekend fun, and at times it truly was, but there were also moments when the best I could do was to hold and rock Abby while she cried. Abby is normally a joy to be with, but pain makes it hard for Abby to handle normal sibling interaction. Abby's big sister and brothers were very sweet with her, but it is hard on them to see Abby feeling poorly.

Besides the headaches, that are caused by chemo, Abby also caught a bug, that is making things even tougher for her. I learned this weekend that the decongestants I would normally give her, will make Abby's Intracranial pressure much worse (thanks Sam!). Hopefully we will be able to get to see Abby's doctor today. (update: They just called with a afternoon appointment. Yeah!) I will update and post weekend pictures when we get home.



Abby with one of her favorite volunteers at the clinic.
Marsha is a wonderful artist who helps kids create wonderful art projects.
Marsha recently went on a medical mission trip to Guatemala. She even
brought Abby a beautiful handmade Guatemalan hat. Thank
you Marsha for bringing joy to so many hurting children.

10 comments:

Mom to 9 Blessings! said...

Praising God for people like Marsha!

Praying over Abby!

Love and blessings,
Jill

Sweet Joni said...

Still praying for health, knowledge of His will & more laughter for Abby & the rest of you also! Grateful the wkend was good for the most part & so hoping Abby's 'bug' goes away soon! Crafts you say? Ha LUV crafts too although it seems this computer pull me toward it me more than crafts Ha =D

noahandlylasmommi said...

Praying for Miss Abby. Hope her appt went well. sending lots of big hugs her way!

Debbie said...

Abby looks so cute with this volunteer. It's amazing how wonderful it is to have people like that spend time with the children. What a blessing! And Abby's hair is growing; too cute.

Blessings,
Debbie

Marianne said...

Praying for sweet little Abby.

Courtney Kay said...

Still Praying... and I am headed to Guatemala in March to work at an orphanage!

Mary in MN said...

Praying for precious little Abby!!

Amy said...

Praying for you guys. Love you Abby girl!

Ann Brown said...

Happy Thanksgiving Riggs family!!

Thanking God for you, Michelle, and your wonderful support, and for your entire family. Special thanks to God for guiding Abby through some tough times, and promising to be there in the tough times ahead!

Ann

The Gobble's (Lanetta) said...

praying, praying, praying...
Brent and Michelle.. can you please add this family to your prayers:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/trumanhedrick/journal
thanks so very much...
:)
all our love and prayers...
Lanetta