Decisions.....

A week ago Wednesday Anna had her check up with her oncologist. The doc said they had done three types of tests on her blood. The first two showed normal blood counts for which we praise the Lord! The third one is a more extensive test that did reveal cancer cells still. They hadn't given the numbers on it and he was going to check on the details. At this point, he decided to try another pain medication just to see if it would help Anna with her pain. He also said that he is comfortable with waiting until late spring or going forward with transplant- whichever Anna chooses. Anna has been taking this new medicine for almost a week now with no improvement. In fact, since her appointment, Anna's bone pain and other side effects have been progressively getting worse again. We have been discussing our options and praying for direction. The other day Anna said, "Mom, I think it's time." I knew then that we just needed to make the call. Today, my husband called the office and left a message for Dr. Irwin....it's time to move forward with transplant. This is a weighty decision, but one that is necessary. We don't want Anna to get worn down any more than she already has before having chemo and transplant. The nurse called us back to make sure everything was alright and then assured us that they would call Seattle on Monday.......

17 comments:

  1. Dear Lord,
    We come behind our Houston family entrusting each of them to you. Although sweet Anna is ill, we know this family is one and all need your grace and strength. Please give wisdom to Pastor as he leads his family into a new mission field. We know many more lives will be drawn to you through the lives and testimony of our undershepherd and his family. We entrust them to you. Proverbs 3:5-6.

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  2. I could tell by Anna's face she knew she needed to be ready because it is time. Makes me sad but hopeful that we can move on to the step. I will be with you all the way through, Anna. I love you.

    Kaitlyn

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  3. Mrs. Houston and Family,

    Will be praying even more with this current update. My family loves your family very much and you are constantly in our prayers. Will ensure that your family is more urgent in our prayers. Looking forward to seeing your family on Sunday.... Lord willing.

    Love in Christ,
    Rick Potvin
    Pr. 3:5-6

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  4. Praying for strength & wisdom! Love you all!

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  5. Dear Houstons,
    We'll continue to hold you up in prayer as you walk this road. We love you.
    Love, Suemes

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  6. We'll be praying for all of you as you continue to make decisions and need wisdom. May the Lord give you the grace and strength you need for each moment.

    Love, Stephen & Sarah H.

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  7. I'm sure that was a hard decision for all of you, especially Anna. We are praying for her health, wisdom for the doctors, and that Christ might draw your family closer together and closer to Himself.

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  8. We have been praying for God to lead the timing and to give you wisdom. We will continue praying.

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  9. We're all praying for Anna and your whole family. "And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and The Lord shall raise him up;" James 5:15a

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  10. We'll continue to pray for you and Anna! I hope she's out of pain soon!

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  11. We have been praying for your family every night, and we will continue to pray that God will give you the strength to go through this next step holding His hand:)

    God gives us just enough light so we can see where to go, and enough darkness so we can trust Him for the rest!

    "Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:18-19

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  12. No words... just many prayers... and hugs. Love you, Grace

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  13. I am praying for you, lifting you up before our wonderful Savior. Trusting Him to comfort you all.

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  14. We're praying for all of you and Anna especially!

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  15. Praying for you constantly, darling! I love you.

    Savannah

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  16. Praying for Anna everyday. ♥ Angie Baker (Rick & Grace Potvin's sister)

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