I have really been avoiding the blog lately because it is reality hitting me in the face from just one more angle. The last couple of weeks have been hard again with the Taxotere but better because of the Claritin. Still so weird to me that an antihistimine would make a difference in chemotherapy. But it worked so I am not complaining.
Trent is just barely starting to feel better today after the last dose of chemo. His counts dropped to a new low for him. On Monday he had just 19 platelets and was neutropenic again. But by Thursday his platelets were back up to 41. That is still way lower than the required 100 to do chemo, but I am sure he will get there by Monday.
Monday is the day we have been waiting and preparing for for the last six weeks. We are anxious about what we will hear but ready to meet the next challenge. Zach summed it up really well in a paper he had to write for school. He said, "...we are worried, but happy." We are happy. That does not mean we are not scared, but it does mean we have hope and faith. Lots of faith. We are doing all we can to get a miracle!
We will be fasting and praying on Sunday that the spots in Trent's lungs will be gone. Any who would like to join us would be greatly appreciated! Thank you all for all of the love and support we have been shown through this trial. We could never endure without all the extra strength we get from you. I have learned over and over again that the Lord IS mindful of us. How grateful I am for a loving Heavenly Father guiding us each day and lending us the extra love and support that we so desperately need right now.
Just two more days....
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Thank you for updating. Everyone anticipates your reports and all of us who love you are always relieved to hear something. Good or bad, we are there for you. I will add my fasting and continued prayers for a positive outcome of the scan. As you have stated, you and we, are all aware that the Lord is mindful of your needs. His arms will be lovingly around you as your doctor looks at things and directs in you the next path. I am thankful that a loving Father and Savior is at the helm and we are not left to guide our own ship. I love you all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update Rasmussens. You are amazing and one of the happiest families I know! You can do amazing things- hold to that faith and never forget it!! We will join in fasting for you that all will be well. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are moving mountains, Rasmussen family! Keep it up. We are so relieved (Amy and I both) to hear of your good news. We just spoke about Enduring to the End at church on Sunday... You've been in our hearts. God Speed.
ReplyDeleteGene & Amy Summers