This blog post will be a short one but a good one :). Today we were given the option of a leave of absence - leaving this afternoon and coming back to the hospital on Monday to do an overall check up on Evelyn and pick up more of her medications. Over the last couple days we were taught how to give Evelyn her medications through her NG tube so we would feel comfortable doing it at home. We were nervous to leave the comfort of the hospital but 'home' sounded so good we wanted to give it a go. The nurses reassured us we could come back at any time or call if we had any questions. This morning Evelyn was hooked up to her IV again to get blood work done and another chemo treatment as we packed up all our things from the hospital and our room at the Ronald Macdonald House. By 4:00pm we were on the road home and now sit in the comfort of our living room. We are amazed how our little lion fights hard, pulls through and continues to stay heathly - we daily give thanks to Him who is taking care of Evelyn, we are beyond blessed at how healthy she is despite her situation. We know that this journey is far from over and she can get sicker at any time so we continue to pray for good health in our little girl.
On our way home!!
About 10 mins into the ride
Eating dinner at home for the first time in two weeks
Evelyn's bravery beads - she receives a bead for everything that she's gone through (e.g. tests, chemo, steroids). We will continue to add to them until she is done treatment
Just an idea of the medications Evelyn is taking on top of her chemo - this is two days worth (chemo gets done at the clinic)
Lindsey and Steve
1 Chronicles 16:34 "Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love endures forever."
Hallelujah!! Thank you Jesus for your goodness towards Evelyn!
ReplyDeleteSteve and Lindsey, I love the verses you use to describe each day...they are always so fitting!! You guys are a beautiful testimony to any one of us who will go through trials!!
James, Robin, Riley, Reece, Rehana & Judah
We are praying for your family. We've been reading every time you post and our hearts are with you. Adam and Lindsay and kids
ReplyDeleteSteve & Lindsey,
ReplyDeleteWe read your blog and are amazed at the strength you have. We know that this comes from our heavenly Father. We continue to pray for you both as well as Charlotte as you adjust to all this. We also pray that Evelyn's treatments go well and that she stays strong and healthy to continue fighting. Enjoy your time at home!
Derek & Amanda Nobel
Steve & Lindsey,
ReplyDeleteWe've been following your blog posts since the start, and wanted to let you know that we are praying for all of you. You have shown such faith and strength through all of this so far, and it is clear that you are finding all you need in our Heavenly Father. We pray for healing for Evelyn, and that the treatments will be successful! Our God is an awesome God, and He can work miracles!
Darryl & Carolyn Oosterhoff
Hi Steve and Lindsey
ReplyDeleteJust got back from the cottage and have finished reading your latest blogs. So good to hear how Evelyn is doing & what a trooper she is. I can't imagine how great you must have felt having dinner in your own home again. May your good days outweigh the bad.
Love to all,
Auntie Bren