Tuesday, February 8, 2011

COUNTDOWN DAY 7





WOW! WOW! WOW!  That is all that I can say.  Well, I can say a lot more but I won't.


This has been a very long and hard road.  We have come 1,097 days out of our 1,104 days of treatment.  We are down to SEVEN days left.  It feels so surreal.  I am going through her apothecary draw, her medicine draw, filling her pill box and I realize that I am at the end, the box is empty for the last two weeks of this month, I keep picking it up, wanting to fill it thinking that I have forgotten to do this.


As I look back, I have seen tremendous growth in Elizabeth, our family, and her friends.  What a gift God has given to all of us in that respect.  Even as I say this, I find myself feeling very weak and frightened to take her off of her chemo.  The chemo is the agent fighting the monster that invaded her body two and a half years ago, without her having the chemo, I feel like I am free falling. I need prayers for strength not to borrow worries from tomorrow.  All I can do is continue to pray to our Father that he keeps Elizabeth in remission; that this cancer never rears its ugly head again.  Knowing that there is not a cure is a frightening reality for a parent to face.  I can only pray and drop my worries at the foot of the cross.  


Thank you to everyone that has shared in our  journey.  We could not have made it through the past few years without your prayers, help, and great show of love and support.  Please, NEVER stop praying for Liz and those suffering with cancer.


Specific pray requests:
Elizabeth finishes out her last seven days strong
Minimal side effects from her chemo
Joel Brown, that Alli's bone marrow engrafts  and begins to make it his own, mouth sores, fevers, and rest
Critter, that the spots found in his lung and brain are just by-products of the chemotherapy
The staff on the 5th floor of Children's Hospital


If you want to be a hero to someone ...... go and donate blood or platelets this week!


Blessings and Love in Christ, 
Christine

31 comments:

Anonymous said...

Best of luck to Liz from here on out. I pray for her, Joel and every kid dealing with cancer every night. I know that just by knowing your family and Joel's family that I have grown tremendously and now know just how important something as donating blood or platelets really is.
Stay Strong!!!

Love you all,
Kelly Gilton

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Christine Lothrop said...

Lisa Marker Mader:
WOW - humbled by being a witness of this process and a prayer partner. We won't stop praying for all of you.

Christine Lothrop said...

Cheryl Kaldy Mullins:
Christine you are such an amazing person your family is an inspiration to all. I will keep Lizzy and your family in my prayers.

Christine Lothrop said...

Greg Sargent:
We'll keep praying for Liz and Joel! We love you guys. And now that's been year since I was in the Belizian jungle, I can finally give blood again!

Christine Lothrop said...

Dawn Feagans Pendergast:
You are an amazing inspiration to all of us. Such strength, such faith!

Christine Lothrop said...

Daniel Reed
Well done and in good form I must say.

Christine Lothrop said...

Vicki Aylmore:
So happy for all of you!!! Wishing you many happy days ahead. Think of you all often.

Christine Lothrop said...

Sherie Decoteau Miller:
I knew she was close!!! I'm SO happy for you both! I know this is a journey for both of you! Love you and can't wait to celebrate no more chemo!!!

Christine Lothrop said...

Nicole Jackson Wenglikowski:
I remember when I found out and am blessed to have been a part of your lives during this time. Now lets celebrate! When is the party??

Christine Lothrop said...

Kristi Jones:
Yea!!! God is so good!!! You did it :) You fought and WON the fight of your life...Continue to live strong and know that so many people love and support you..You are our hero sweet Lizzy!! You continue to shine in my eyes!!! Forever Blazin with ♥

Christine Lothrop said...

Kristi Jones Yea!!! God is so good!!! You did it :) You fought and WON the fight of your life...Continue to live strong and know that so many people love and support you..You are our hero sweet Lizzy!! You continue to shine in my eyes!!! Forever Blazin with ♥

Christine Lothrop said...

Nancy McGrath Findley:
Amazing, such an inspiration to all, a true hero.

Christine Lothrop said...

Greg Hines:
Way to go Lizzy! Christine, yeah what a battle , but look at the outcome. Hope things continue to shine for you all... Lynn

Christine Lothrop said...

Stacy Gamble Rust:
IT is amazing!

Christine Lothrop said...

Timothy Murdock:
Praying

Christine Lothrop said...

Melissa Lohman Grablovic
Whoo! So close! It seems like so long ago that I got that call from Catherine, but kind of like yesterday too. I'm so glad for you guys that it's almost over.

Christine Lothrop said...

Lori Ebel
Wow Christine, what an amazing feeling I'm sure. Have been praying for Lizzy through all of this. I am so happy for you all!!! I will continue to pray.

Christine Lothrop said...

Debbie Leifling Post
I"ll keep all of you in my prayers !! God is good!(:

Christine Lothrop said...

Julie Stinson
Continued prayers and love to you cuz!

Christine Lothrop said...

Karen Cook Turner
I LOVE this!

Christine Lothrop said...

Ellen O'Callaghan
Mason Holy Cow...it seemed like this day would never come! So much to celebrate. I'm sooooo happy for you guys!

Christine Lothrop said...

Cindy Oury Bauer
I am so happy for you and your family. Will continue to keep you all in my prayers!!!

Christine Lothrop said...

Julie Bradley-Murdock
SOOOO exciting but I know how scary it is at the same time! I am a nervous wreck myself with Alexis finishing in June. Always in our prayers! So much to be happy and thankful about though :)

Christine Lothrop said...

Gina Nellis Smith
Awesome!

Christine Lothrop said...

Cindy Winters Veit
That is great! Sending love your way!

Christine Lothrop said...

Lisa Spiess Brown
So glad this part of the journey is coming to an end.

Christine Lothrop said...

Julie Shadday
So Happy for you & your family Christine. It is so nice that you shared all of this with us. It helps us not to miss you so much..... ♥

Christine Lothrop said...

Becky Honaker Brubaker
So happy to hear the good news!!!!!!!!

Christine Lothrop said...

Joy Sargent
So happy for Liz! She is an insperation to all. Prayers for your family and others facing this. Congrats Lizzy!

Christine Lothrop said...

Melissa Sager Saneholtz
YAY!!!!! So we are going to celebrate right??? LOVE you all!!!