While today's news is excellent, it is truly one more battle won in a long, hard-fought war. The length of James' treatment will always be a minimum of three years no matter what gains he makes along the way. As Joy stated in the last post, we have but a short respite from chemo treatment until next Wednesday (assuming his blood counts are high enough to resume treatment). This next phase of treatment is called consolidation. It consists of weekly lumbar punctures (LPs) with a drug being injected into James' cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). The goal will be to keep any potential leukemia cells that are tempted to return from migrated to the brain. The brain is commonly a "sanctuary site" for leukemia cells. Thus, this phase of treatment keeps the brain protected. We will also be administering an oral chemo every night at home. Each of these are essentially poisons in his body with side effects that we will do our best to help him manage. We remind ourselves frequently not to think too far ahead. We trust the Lord for the journey that is today! Our current prayer requests include:
- Praise! Thank God that James has reached remission. Pray that leukemia cells never rear their ugly head again!
- James' body will readily receive these next chemo drugs with minimal side effects.
- James will return to a normal sleep pattern prior to Adrianne being born.
- James' catheter has been having issues with flushing correctly. Pray that this line will correct itself and that no complications arise from this current difficulty.
14 comments:
Amazing news...praise God! You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!
The Havens'
Praise the Lord! That is great news! We will continue to pray for complete healing, minimal side effects, and easy transition with little Adrianne.
Thank you Jesus for your complete holding of little James! He has always been in your care and we thank you for the evidence of it with the "remission."
WOW! We worship an AWESOME GOD!!! What great news!! So glad to hear it and will continue to pray for continued remission and that James will handle the phase of treatment with all the gusto that he has so far. Keep up the great work, and thanks again for always sharing. WE love you guys!
Shari Rahm
Awesome news!! Can't wait to see you guys soon. All of you will continue to be in our prayers.
Michael & Suzanne
GREAT NEWS WE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP JAMES IN OUR PRAYS.
ANGELA AND MACEY PICKLE
KATHY HUDSON
Awesome news!!! Praise God for the remission. I will continue to lift your family up in prayer.
Bambi Hobbs Muylle
Praise God for sweet James' remission! He truly is an awesome God! All glory and honor to you God!
Blessings and prayers,
The Rowells
"Let's just praise the Lord, praise the Lord! Let's just lift our hands toward heaven and praise the Lord!" This song came to mind when I read the word - remission! Praise God!!! I will continue to pray for all of you.
Love in Him,
Tracey Hutcherson
Hooray!! Prayers have been answered!! You will all continue to be in my prayers!
Lacey
Yeah! I'm so happy to hear the awesome news! I will continue to pray for little James and the family!
Misty Straley RES
I don't know you but am Sandy Smith's friend--have been praying for your precious baby. Praise God for your wonderful news!! I will continue to pray for all of you. Judy Brooks
Fantastic!!! God is always so good. I have chill bumps and tears of joy. I will continue to pray. I know you have a long road ahead but, isn't it nice to know that we have the favor of our Father to carry us through.
I couldn't be more thankful to God for the word REMISSION for Baby James and for the whole Ryan family. Bless you and your family!
Can't wait to celebrate Friday!!!!!!
Sandy
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