My leukemia's back.

[drumstick diva]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Rachel, Don and family. Through Rachel's posts I feel I know you all.

 

[lazy gardener]

I continue praying for you, Rachel, Don, and 3 boys. I have posted Don's report on Bee's forum, as well as the threads that are God friendly here on BYC. Keep up the good fight. You're in His care. Phil, where are you?

 

[chickisoup]

I have no words, just a very sincere hug for you both and lots and lots of prayers.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Dam dam dam dam dam dam dam......No.
I cannot come up with anything.
Balling my eyes out.
I've always tried to reassure her she would be okay..... I've never very understood why these things have too happen to good people.
I read that messenge to my wife and broke down half way through.
I pray for all of you every night.... and always throw an extra for Rachel.....i will continue too do so..... but my heart hurts right now.
It's s heavy sort of pain.
With a twinge of guilt. Why does this happen while the prisons are full of people that don't deserve to see another day.
Rachel please fight..... fight like you need ever fought before.... as I have seen miracles happen. And i believe you are miracle worthy.....i have to go now as I can't type through the tears...... Phil

 

[LittleLakePhil]

I continue praying for you, Rachel, Don, and 3 boys. I have posted Don's report on Bee's forum, as well as the threads that are God friendly here on BYC. Keep up the good fight. You're in His care. Phil, where are you?

I'm sorry LG I was so busy yesterday that I wasn't on threads...... if I would have I known I would have been here. ..... Phil

 

[Blooie]

Debby (NFC) hasn't been able to get on for a bit because they are just so doggone swamped at the course. But I did send her a text and let her know what was going on. She sends her love and prayers as well.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Hi all! The is her Honey posting to update you all. Thank you all for the love and support and for being such an group for her to belong to. She has asked that I tell you all what's going on, so please grab some tissues and sit down.

Rachel had received another round of induction chemotherapy for her leukemia. During her time of little to no immune system, she developed a systematic fungal infection and a bad pneumonia. The pneumonia has simce resolved. She has had one sinus surgery and two eye surgeries combatting the fungus. Rachel has lost her left eye in the process and can not see out of her right eye. The ophthalmologists have said that they will continue to follow her, but unless the infectious disease team can find something else, all they can do is wait to see what her immune system and the iv antifungals will do for her vision.

The fungus has been found in her brain during a mri. The doctors say they are watching for any progression through symptoms.

They believe that the leukemia is currently in remission due to current blood tests, but have not been able to confirm with a bone marrow biopsy. Even if it is, they would need to do a few rounds of consolidation chemotherapy to do it properly. The real problem is that they can not give her more chemotherapy until at least 90 days after the fungal infection is under control. It is still not under control.

Unfortunately, this is only the tip of the iceberg. As you may already know, graft versus host disease has already damaged her lungs. Her damaged lungs and chemotherapy have damaged her heart. I have been in the hospital with her for these many weeks and I can tell you she is a fighter! I believe that God is with us! The doctors say she is currently beating the odds. She is still here fighting! Thank you again for everything! With love, Don of donrae

Oh, Don, my heart is breaking as I read this. I have told Rachel before and will tell you now that I am just up the road in St Helens and am available any time day or night to run errands or do whatever I can to make this time easier for you all. There is seriously nothing you can't ask of me if it will help any of you during this time. If you check her Private Messages she has my cell number, it should also be in her phone from a text that was sent a couple of weeks ago. Please, don't hesitate to use it should there be anything that you need.

 

[N F C]

Debby (NFC) hasn't been able to get on for a bit because they are just so doggone swamped at the course. But I did send her a text and let her know what was going on. She sends her love and prayers as well.

Here I am (sneaking on from the pro shop pc)...God bless you Blooie for letting me know.

Rachel & Don, sending prayers and hugs your way. God give you the strength of your love for each other to help you through this stressful time.

To Team Rachel, miss you all and hugs to each of you too.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

 

[Leave a LightOn]

All kinds of prayers being said here for Raechel, Don, their children and the rest of their family....including their BYC family.