Mom Continues to Weaken

Mom is very weak now and is unable to get out of bed. Even small movements require a tremendous amount of effort. On a positive note, she is quite comfortable, is eating a little at every meal, her oxygen levels remain the same and her blood pressure and blood counts are relatively stable.

We found out on Saturday that there are blast (leukemia) cells showing up in her blood work.  When she was admitted two weeks ago, there were none.  They started appearing about four days ago.  We have no idea how bad the leukemia is, as the only way to tell is to do a bone marrow test, but Mom is too sick to even consider doing one.  The priority now is to deal with the pneumonia. 

Today a doctor switched Mom's medications to substitute a new antifungal drug.  As far as we know, the doctors have tried every antibiotic and antifungal drug that they can to fight the pneumonia and so far, nothing has been effective.

The past two weeks have been extremely hard for Mom and Dad and the entire family.  It seems unbelievable that just two and half weeks ago, Mom and Dad were camping, going on hikes, biking, etc..  We are so thankful that they were able to have that special time together before Mom became sick.

Mom continues to testify of her love for God and her trust that He is in control and His plan is good.

Please pray for the following:
blessing on the treatment; 
miraculous healing;
physical, emotional and spiritual strength for Mom and Dad and the entire family; and
if it is not God's will that Mom's health is restored, that we may all be given a special measure of God's grace to accept that.


Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me!
For my soul trusts in You;
And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge,
Until these calamities have passed by.

Psalm 57:1


Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.  But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.  Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Matthew 10:29-31