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| babysmama |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 09:10:09 AM
For all of you who have stood beside me as we have walked through this journey of childhood cancer...here is an update on my sweet Jacob.
This Friday he will have his next (and last!) hospital stay for chemo. The next two Fridays will be out-patient chemo - and then he is done!! Scans will be done afterwards (please continue to pray for good test results!) and then I think it will be check-ups every three months for the next several years, then every six months, then every year for the rest of his life.
Jacob is doing great right now. He gets low counts still and has had to continue to have blood and platelet transfusions off and on due to low hemoglobin and platelets (normal with such strong chemo) but he has not had an infection or sickness because of the chemo (knock on wood!). His body has been so strong throughout this and he is such a fighter and champ.
I know I've been missing in action here for awhile but there is just so much to keep up with that I let things slide here and there. I can not thank you all enough for the HUGE support that you all have been to me - there are just not words to express it. You all are awesome ladies and I hope you realize that you truly helped lift some of the burden from me throughout this journey.
We will be starting homeschooling right around the time of Jacob's last treatment and the kids are looking forward to that - I ordered their books yesterday and we will be going shopping for school supplies this weekend or next. I'm glad that they can look forward to normal kid things right now.
-Elizabeth
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| Emily Anna |
Posted - Dec 03 2011 : 11:39:15 AM
That is great news! I was thinking about him yesterday so it's so nice to see your post, Diana!
Emily |
| gramadinah |
Posted - Dec 02 2011 : 7:58:07 PM
It says on her blog that his 3 month scan is CLEAN!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
| grace gerber |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 4:43:57 PM
I am just checking in to read of Jacob's recovery - I keep him and your family in my prayers everyday and know what it is like to sit with this ever hanging over your heads. I see him in full recovery without any changes in this health, energy and continual healing. I send love and light to you and yours. Blessings and Full Healing.
Grace Gerber
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 1:09:15 PM
What an early Christmas gift, Elizabeth--I know this will make your world, your days so much brighter. What a trooper that little guy is! I'm so elated for you, for Jacob, for your entire family!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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| Beverley |
Posted - Nov 28 2011 : 12:59:39 PM
Continued prayers for your whole family and please do keep us updated. I am so glad to hear he is doing so well...
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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| Emily Anna |
Posted - Nov 27 2011 : 3:00:57 PM
Elizabeth, so glad to hear the great news! I can only imagine how stressful it will be every time his future scans come up. I will keep you all in my prayers and will especially be thinking of you on the 2nd!
Emily |
| crafter |
Posted - Nov 26 2011 : 08:11:19 AM
thank you for sharing the great news- continued prayers to you and your family! |
| prariehawk |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 6:54:05 PM
What a wonderful Thanksgiving gift! Jacob remains in my prayers.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 06:40:18 AM
I'm so happy for you all, Elizabeth! Thank you so much for the update! This news made my day! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| craftingram |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 06:05:50 AM
What wonderful news! I'm sure your Thanksgiving was really great this year. Will continue to keep Jacob in my prayers.
Karin
Farmgirl #2708
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| Marcy |
Posted - Nov 25 2011 : 05:52:25 AM
Wonderful news. I've been wondering how you all were. Thanks for the update. Will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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| nubidane |
Posted - Nov 23 2011 : 7:52:33 PM
Elizabeth
I follow your blog & am overjoyed with how well Jacob is doing. I pray for you often.
You are a strong, creative, and wonderful mother.
God Bless you and yours this holiday season.
Praying for clean scans..
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| babysmama |
Posted - Nov 23 2011 : 6:56:10 PM
It's been awhile since I've updated! Jacob's scans at the end of August came back clear! His three month scan is coming up next week (the 2nd)...I'm nervous thinking about it so please keep little Jacob and us in your prayers that everything still comes back clear. I'm going to have scanxitiy for years!
But Jacob is doing great! His energy has returned, his hair is back, and he's back to just being a kid! We did just find out that he has nine cavities (probably due to parts of his treatment) but that is a drop in the bucket compared to what he has been through (though it hurts this mommy heart to know that he has to go through one more thing!). I will update after next week.
During this week of Thanksgiving I want to thank you all for surrounding us with your love and prayers. Jacob has been snuggling with the quilt and blankets you all made him. I can't thank you enough for all the love you have shown us!
-Elizabeth |
| Lieberkim |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 1:38:31 PM
Wonderful news. |
| Beverley |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 1:24:50 PM
please keep us updated after they do the last tests and my prayers are always with your family...bev
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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| Meg |
Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 4:57:27 PM
Elizabeth, thank you so much for your update. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts. Much Farmgirl love...
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 06:16:46 AM
Wonderful news Elizabeth - I will be keeping Jacob and your family always in my prayers and thoughts. It will be great to get back to a normal schedule for both him and the family. I so know what that does to a family and how the little routines mean so much. Let us know if there is anything we can do and just know you are loved and prayed for.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| Acelady02 |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 11:04:25 PM
That is great news Elizabeth. continue prayers for all of you
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
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| embchicken |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 5:22:53 PM
Elizabeth~ Such good news! I will continue to pray for Jacob's good health and for your peace of mind.
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 2:17:32 PM
Oh, Elizabeth... I just took a deep breath and let out a huge sigh of relief for you. Thank the Good Lord! He's come so far - I'm so, so happy for you all! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| crafter |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 2:03:52 PM
Yeah for answered prayers- I will continue to keep Jacob and your family in my prayers. Much love to you and the family!
Lori |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 5:23:40 PM
Elizabeth . . . GOOD to hear GOOD news! Thanks for the update!
Prayers continue for Jacob and all of you on this "journey".
Praying!
CJ
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 5:01:32 PM
Elizabeth~You will all continue to be in my prayers. Bless his heart for the trooper he has been. 
Be Blessed,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 4:53:34 PM
Elizabeth,
I pray nightly for Jacob and your family. So glad to hear the good news.
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 10:59:15 AM
Prayers and more prayers to Jacob and you.
Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
