Throw Me A Lifeline
SOS...I think I'm drowning and I don't know it. Most women are key at multi-tasking, managing and maneuvering it all. I did it in the corporate world and I'm the head chick in charge in my home, but this diagnosis has changed and shifted my power. There is no...
There’s No Place Like Home
Dorothy had to endure quite a journey before clicking those heels and returning home. It's been a long 18 days and word on the street is we get to go home today. No need to click the heels, just sign the slip and get me out of here. Mireya is ready and super excited....
Power in Prayer
It has been difficult to get to church over these last several weeks. We've tried to get to bible study as our schedule has allowed, but since Mireya has been hospitalized that has also become a challenge. I was so excited to get to Corporate Prayer this morning. Our...
Devising a Plan – Help Wanted
I've been making a mental note of every time someone has said 'what do you need' or ' give me a call' and 'let us know if you need something'. My reality is that very soon we will be needing to coordinate many things. I don't realistically know how we're going to...
Quick Update
Mireya's appendectomy was a success. Her surgery time got bumped a few times due to a few emergencies, but she did great. They were able to successfully remove her appendix with no issues. Jalen had his work up today and as expected it was a struggle. We managed our...
New Developments
Mireya's fever has persisted for the last few days with little indication as to what the cause could be. The Drs. ordered a CT scan of her chest and lungs to rule out any underlying infections that may have gone undetected. The scan shows she has appendicitis. We're...
Sighs & Smiles
We have been very excited at the prospect of going home. Mireya has been without fever since late Sunday evening. The team took her off the meds and wanted to observe her for at least 24 hours before releasing her. It's been eleven days and we want her to have a...
Choices and Decisions
Mireya's health has declined and due to the severe nature of her condition, it is imperative that we make a decision on the next steps for her care. We've been talking about the options of the Autoimmune Suppressive Therapy and the Bone Marrow Transplant at a high...
Blessings and Support
We have had the opportunity to enjoy several programs and initiatives of Connor's Heroes and ASK. Connor's Heroes is on a mission to build a community of heroes to ease the burden of cancer today and help to find a cure for tomorrow. They provide assistance to...
Back and Forth
Cameo sang it best (back, back and forth and forth), Arnold simply stated 'I'll Be Back', the folks in the clinic smiled and said 'Welcome Back' and just like that 'we're back' at the hospital with a neutropenic fever. Perhaps my prayer should have been more than...