Friday, March 17, 2006
Not so fast!
I knew it...I should have known better...I should have waited a day or two. When I wrote yesterday's posting, I debated with myself about claiming that Amy had turned the corner with her itching, or waiting an additional day or two to make sure. Sure enough, her itching has returned with a vengeance . Yeah, I actually had this silent debate in my head: 'I need to let everyone know of Amy's relief! Yeah, but what if the relief is only temporary? True, but I need to show my faith in this. OK...where will your faith be if the relief IS only temporary? Right where it should be because my faith isn't or shouldn't be dependent upon if my prayers are answered in the way I wish them to be.' So, I went ahead and published my post. Does this mean my faith had no value? Not at all! My faith is still in God and His purpose in all of this. I may not understand the whys, but God is God and I am not! His plan transcends human understanding and I learned a long time ago that my timing is rarely His timing.
Now, on the positive side, her Biliruben blood level has dropped from 9.7 to 8.5 since Tuesday. Please pray that this continues to drop. Amy is scheduled to start her Chemo/Radiation treatments this coming Monday and this may or may not happen depending on what her Biliruben level is on Monday. If her BR (Biliruben) level goes back up, that will indicate that the metal stent has clogged. If that happens, one of two things will happen: 1) They put a shunt into her liver and a tube will come out her side and the bile will empty into a bag 2) They forego the Chemo/Radiation treatments and go forward with the Whipple surgery in spite of the reason they wanted to delay it in the first place. If it is going down, they may decide to proceed with the therapy or if it isn't down enough, they may wait until it is. Amy is still experiencing quite a bit of pain in her back and she has woken me in the middle of the night to have me rub the pain out.
My brother in law Dave, made an excellent suggestion the other day. I would like to ask each of you reading this to wear something purple this coming Monday in support of Amy and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness. It can be anything you like, but I would like you to post a comment to this posting so Amy can see exactly how many people out there are thinking, praying and supporting her. Please include your name too!
Here looking forward to a PURPLE day!
This is Amy's story as seen and told by me - V
Now, on the positive side, her Biliruben blood level has dropped from 9.7 to 8.5 since Tuesday. Please pray that this continues to drop. Amy is scheduled to start her Chemo/Radiation treatments this coming Monday and this may or may not happen depending on what her Biliruben level is on Monday. If her BR (Biliruben) level goes back up, that will indicate that the metal stent has clogged. If that happens, one of two things will happen: 1) They put a shunt into her liver and a tube will come out her side and the bile will empty into a bag 2) They forego the Chemo/Radiation treatments and go forward with the Whipple surgery in spite of the reason they wanted to delay it in the first place. If it is going down, they may decide to proceed with the therapy or if it isn't down enough, they may wait until it is. Amy is still experiencing quite a bit of pain in her back and she has woken me in the middle of the night to have me rub the pain out.
My brother in law Dave, made an excellent suggestion the other day. I would like to ask each of you reading this to wear something purple this coming Monday in support of Amy and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness. It can be anything you like, but I would like you to post a comment to this posting so Amy can see exactly how many people out there are thinking, praying and supporting her. Please include your name too!
Here looking forward to a PURPLE day!
This is Amy's story as seen and told by me - V
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Well, you can count me in for the purple day, I have old viking shirts with numbers of players that are not there anymore, but they are still purple and I will wear them for the cause. I have good fieelings for Monday, positive thoughts and positive prayers.
Vince, you are dong well with the Faith and in doing so it is good for Amy. Keeping God first is sometimes hard when going thru times like these, but this is what makes our faith stronger. Keep waiting for the Blessing, it is on its way. God Bless,
Michael
Vince, you are dong well with the Faith and in doing so it is good for Amy. Keeping God first is sometimes hard when going thru times like these, but this is what makes our faith stronger. Keep waiting for the Blessing, it is on its way. God Bless,
Michael
Just found out about your blog. I'm so happy to know about it so I can find out how Amy's doing without having to bother you. I will be so honored to wear purple for Amy and all the others suffering with this! Vince, your love for God, your wife, and your family are truly inspiring. I will continue to be one of the ones praying you through this difficult time. Thought of you as I read Proverbs 4:20-22 today, which says, "...pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and HEALTH to a man's whole body." Thank you, Jesus, for by Your wounds we are healed. I pray that He would now heal Amy's physical body and for strength and perseverance for you all. With much love and prayers, Kim
Hi Vince+Amy,
Count us in,too ! If Randy doesn't have a purple tie to wear to the office...I'll just have to go shopping! ;)
As we're all wearing purple/praying for Amy( and the rest of the family)...let's
be praying specifically that her, "BR" to go down!!! And that God would cont. to give her the needed strength for each+ every treatment!!!
We're sooo proud of you,Amy.... keep up the Fight!!! Your Dr. was right! ... YOU HAVE ALOT to live for!!!
Much Love/prayers!
xo denise;)
Count us in,too ! If Randy doesn't have a purple tie to wear to the office...I'll just have to go shopping! ;)
As we're all wearing purple/praying for Amy( and the rest of the family)...let's
be praying specifically that her, "BR" to go down!!! And that God would cont. to give her the needed strength for each+ every treatment!!!
We're sooo proud of you,Amy.... keep up the Fight!!! Your Dr. was right! ... YOU HAVE ALOT to live for!!!
Much Love/prayers!
xo denise;)
Well Amy, purple is my favorite as well..and you can BET that I will be all dressed in it...(even if I have to wrap a purple sheet around myslef..it is gonna happen)!
I love you guys soooo much, and I am just praying for you! I know that God is bigger than this silly thing, so Amy..you just keep fightin!
Love ya girl,
Angela "MC"
I love you guys soooo much, and I am just praying for you! I know that God is bigger than this silly thing, so Amy..you just keep fightin!
Love ya girl,
Angela "MC"
We just wanted to let you know that we are praying for all of you each day. Purple it is on Monday for you Amy. You are wonderful, special people. I hope you have comfort tonight as you lay to rest.
Love and God Bless
Chaz Debby and Dakota
WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO
IT CANNOT CRIPPLE LOVE
IT CANNOT SHATTER HOPE
IT CANNOT CORRODE FAITH
IT CANNOT DESTROY PEACE
IT CANNOT KILL FRIENDSHIPS
IT CANNOT SUPPRESS MEMORIES
IT CANNOT SILENCE COURAGE
IT CANNOT INVADE THE SOUL
IT CANNOT STEAL ETERNAL LIFE
Love and God Bless
Chaz Debby and Dakota
WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO
IT CANNOT CRIPPLE LOVE
IT CANNOT SHATTER HOPE
IT CANNOT CORRODE FAITH
IT CANNOT DESTROY PEACE
IT CANNOT KILL FRIENDSHIPS
IT CANNOT SUPPRESS MEMORIES
IT CANNOT SILENCE COURAGE
IT CANNOT INVADE THE SOUL
IT CANNOT STEAL ETERNAL LIFE
Amy, Vince, and kids;
I just found out about Amy the other day and it's still sinking in. I spoke to her briefly today and I was so happy she answered the phone, even though she was trying to take care of sick kids and feeling so bad herself. It was great to hear her voice! Dennim and I so look forward to coming to visit!
Vince, thank you for taking the time to do this blog. It is so great to be able to go to this website and hear how Amy did for the day. Please include updates on the whole family so we know how to pray for you all too!!
I will be wearing purple and Dennim will be too! The Biggest prayers and tons of love,
Donda
I just found out about Amy the other day and it's still sinking in. I spoke to her briefly today and I was so happy she answered the phone, even though she was trying to take care of sick kids and feeling so bad herself. It was great to hear her voice! Dennim and I so look forward to coming to visit!
Vince, thank you for taking the time to do this blog. It is so great to be able to go to this website and hear how Amy did for the day. Please include updates on the whole family so we know how to pray for you all too!!
I will be wearing purple and Dennim will be too! The Biggest prayers and tons of love,
Donda
Just wanted to let you know that the Gibbs family will be wearing purple Monday! I will also pass the message onto family who has not seen this message and I know that they will be wearing purple as well! Stay strong!
Justin, Andrea, Jaylyn and Jacob Gibbs
(Janet Adams' son is Justin)
Justin, Andrea, Jaylyn and Jacob Gibbs
(Janet Adams' son is Justin)
Hey Amy,
Just wanted to let you know that I am so disappointed in your cancer type.
If you had to get the big C could'nt
you have at least gotten breast cancer. You know I am the PINK girl.
I had to wear purple in your wedding that was enough. I love you soooo much
I am always praying & thinking of you
Your OLDER sis, Kelly
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Just wanted to let you know that I am so disappointed in your cancer type.
If you had to get the big C could'nt
you have at least gotten breast cancer. You know I am the PINK girl.
I had to wear purple in your wedding that was enough. I love you soooo much
I am always praying & thinking of you
Your OLDER sis, Kelly
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