As said to Grandmother Shirley after almost having a major tantrum (worsened by the chemotherapy drugs):
"Smiling is good for your blood. Frowning is bad for your blood."
Wise 3 year old!
Friday, June 30, 2006
Update 6/30/06
Hello folks,
Naomi is home after much poking and prodding. She's smiling. We need extra hands to help Nina with the Yard Sale she has been trying to have. It's been hard to plan with her erratic schedule. "All her plans are subject to change without notice". She is planning to have yard sale to clean out her garage from reorganizing the kids rooms and the house and to give them some extra funds to work with. The sale is tomorrow, Saturday, July 1 from 7AM til 2PM. If anyone can help we would greatly appreciate it.
The doctors are testing Naomi for a rare disease that may cause the hypoglycemia she's currently experiencing, but this will also determine if it is also caused by the Chemo. Pray also for Jeremiah, this will be a long process for him. Jermaine does spend a lot of time with him and Nina is doing her best to meet everyone's needs.
We appreciate any help you can give.
Thanks much.
Lita
Naomi is home after much poking and prodding. She's smiling. We need extra hands to help Nina with the Yard Sale she has been trying to have. It's been hard to plan with her erratic schedule. "All her plans are subject to change without notice". She is planning to have yard sale to clean out her garage from reorganizing the kids rooms and the house and to give them some extra funds to work with. The sale is tomorrow, Saturday, July 1 from 7AM til 2PM. If anyone can help we would greatly appreciate it.
The doctors are testing Naomi for a rare disease that may cause the hypoglycemia she's currently experiencing, but this will also determine if it is also caused by the Chemo. Pray also for Jeremiah, this will be a long process for him. Jermaine does spend a lot of time with him and Nina is doing her best to meet everyone's needs.
We appreciate any help you can give.
Thanks much.
Lita
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Naomi update 6/27/06
Prayer partners:
Naomi made it to Stanford, Praise God. She is Hypglycemic and Nina and Jermaine (J&N) were trained on how to finger prick Naomi twice a day. It may have been brought on by Chemo, they really can't say. She was admitted when they arrived and they released her Monday pm. She also has a Urine Infection and is being treated for that.They stayed at Ronald McDonald House overnight and she was schedule to have Chemo treatment on Tuesday.
On Tuesday AM, Nina checked her glucose and it was really low again and Naomi was readmitted to the hospital, however the hospital was full so they are in a room at the clinic awaiting a room. She is on IV's and had her treatment this AM. They also said she was anemic and they have begun a blood transfusion that will take 1:45minutes. Pray that the Lord's Almighty hand would protect her organs and her mind. Also that her second phase would stablize. Nina really needs your prayers for God to give her the PEACE that surpasses ALL understanding according to His will in Christ Jesus.
Your prayers mean more than we can say. Thank you, thank you.
Lita
May the Lord bless your day with a smile.
Naomi made it to Stanford, Praise God. She is Hypglycemic and Nina and Jermaine (J&N) were trained on how to finger prick Naomi twice a day. It may have been brought on by Chemo, they really can't say. She was admitted when they arrived and they released her Monday pm. She also has a Urine Infection and is being treated for that.They stayed at Ronald McDonald House overnight and she was schedule to have Chemo treatment on Tuesday.
On Tuesday AM, Nina checked her glucose and it was really low again and Naomi was readmitted to the hospital, however the hospital was full so they are in a room at the clinic awaiting a room. She is on IV's and had her treatment this AM. They also said she was anemic and they have begun a blood transfusion that will take 1:45minutes. Pray that the Lord's Almighty hand would protect her organs and her mind. Also that her second phase would stablize. Nina really needs your prayers for God to give her the PEACE that surpasses ALL understanding according to His will in Christ Jesus.
Your prayers mean more than we can say. Thank you, thank you.
Lita
May the Lord bless your day with a smile.
Monday, June 26, 2006
More tough times for Naomi
Hey all:
Naomi's treatment appeared to go well on Tuesday. They ran an MRI before treatment in hope to determine why she had problems walking and having back pain after the last spinal tap with the Chemo. The MRI was negative and labs were good so they proceeded with treatment and kept her overnight in the hospital for observation. She was released to go home the next day and she was walking.
However, just today, Sunday she awakened at 4am needing to go potty and she couldn't, she was complaining of pain and later that AM began to have dry heaves. By 11AM Nina had her at the ER per Stanfords instructions. They ran labs and it showed she had a bad urine infection, normal is 0-5 and hers was 195. Her hemoglobins showed that she was anemic. Her glucose was low at the time. They had her on IVs. Unfortunately the staff did not direct them as what to do, so Nina sent Jermaine out to get a milk shake to raise her glucose levels...it appeared to work. By 3pm Sunday, Stanford ordered her to be Ambulanced back to Stanford. Nina phoned us, Bree and I went to the hospital. The nurses ran routine checks to assure that Naomi was ready for transport. It is 7:15pm, she had a slight temp of 99.2, her bp was good, but her glucose levels were CRITICALLY HIGH! This was frightening. Even the nurse couldn't contain the look on her face (she was a mom with a 2 year old, nice lady) They wanted to run CBC, but they didn't. I don't know why. She did get transported, in good spirits, she's such a sweet little trooper.
Preliminary thoughts are, (without Oncologist report) is that there is an infection and that she will be in the hospital for the week. She is suppose to have her treatment on Wednesday anyway. So please pray for the doctors good judgment, knowledge, wisdom and guidance as to the treatment and determine why the 2nd phase of her treatment is not going well.
Nina and Jermaine really need you continued prayers, it really is a day by day thing. It's been a bumpy road. Nina especially is tired, can't sleep, needs to get soooooo much paperwork done, but can't get it done if she's not home for more than a few days. She's STRESSED badly. "Paperwork isn't anything anyone else can do."
Properties haven't sold, no offers. Jermaine goes back to work July 2. Jeremiah is with us and will be between our home and Nina's mom will come down and stay over there place with him also.
Thanks for all your support in prayer. Hang in there with us through this journey and see how God's Almighty hand will carry us and answer your prayers and ours.
Blessings,
Lita (Naomi's grandmother)
Naomi's treatment appeared to go well on Tuesday. They ran an MRI before treatment in hope to determine why she had problems walking and having back pain after the last spinal tap with the Chemo. The MRI was negative and labs were good so they proceeded with treatment and kept her overnight in the hospital for observation. She was released to go home the next day and she was walking.
However, just today, Sunday she awakened at 4am needing to go potty and she couldn't, she was complaining of pain and later that AM began to have dry heaves. By 11AM Nina had her at the ER per Stanfords instructions. They ran labs and it showed she had a bad urine infection, normal is 0-5 and hers was 195. Her hemoglobins showed that she was anemic. Her glucose was low at the time. They had her on IVs. Unfortunately the staff did not direct them as what to do, so Nina sent Jermaine out to get a milk shake to raise her glucose levels...it appeared to work. By 3pm Sunday, Stanford ordered her to be Ambulanced back to Stanford. Nina phoned us, Bree and I went to the hospital. The nurses ran routine checks to assure that Naomi was ready for transport. It is 7:15pm, she had a slight temp of 99.2, her bp was good, but her glucose levels were CRITICALLY HIGH! This was frightening. Even the nurse couldn't contain the look on her face (she was a mom with a 2 year old, nice lady) They wanted to run CBC, but they didn't. I don't know why. She did get transported, in good spirits, she's such a sweet little trooper.
Preliminary thoughts are, (without Oncologist report) is that there is an infection and that she will be in the hospital for the week. She is suppose to have her treatment on Wednesday anyway. So please pray for the doctors good judgment, knowledge, wisdom and guidance as to the treatment and determine why the 2nd phase of her treatment is not going well.
Nina and Jermaine really need you continued prayers, it really is a day by day thing. It's been a bumpy road. Nina especially is tired, can't sleep, needs to get soooooo much paperwork done, but can't get it done if she's not home for more than a few days. She's STRESSED badly. "Paperwork isn't anything anyone else can do."
Properties haven't sold, no offers. Jermaine goes back to work July 2. Jeremiah is with us and will be between our home and Nina's mom will come down and stay over there place with him also.
Thanks for all your support in prayer. Hang in there with us through this journey and see how God's Almighty hand will carry us and answer your prayers and ours.
Blessings,
Lita (Naomi's grandmother)
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Mall walking with Naomi
Today, after having endured a long day of various complications regarding Naomi’s chemotherapy treatment, Nina (Naomi’s mom) invited me to come have dinner with them and one of my other sisters near the hospital. We went and had giant burritos at a bustling shop in San Mateo, and then drove back to the Stanford Mall for night window shopping. Because of the chemotherapy drugs, Naomi can’t be exposed to direct sunshine for an extended period of time. Nina thought it would be good for Naomi to walk around in the warm night air, viewing the beautiful shops since it was such a beautiful night. We walked around for nearly an hour, ooh-ing and ah-ing at the beautiful jewelry in the Tiffany’s window, at the lovely dresses and shoes displayed in various shops, from Louis Vuitton to William Sonoma to BCBG. What was hilarious, is that Naomi was quite partial to a particular pair of pink Prada sun glasses. Her taste is refined already! It was lovely to watch her running around the outdoor mall, with a huge smile on her face, pointing to the windows and declaring what she wanted to see each of us adults wear with which accessories. She was so happy to be outside! Despite a rough start, in the end, Naomi had a very good day! : )
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Naomi on 6/13/06
Naomi in her new pink dress. Notice the lovely pink fingernails too!
Naomi actually had a tough day today. She underwent another spinal tap procedure, and was given a chemotherapy medication which affects her mood. So between the residual pain from the spinal tap, and the chemo drugs, she was very irritable today, but we all did everything we could to make her feel better, and finally elicited some beautiful smiles! : )
Unfortunately, later in the day, Naomi was still experiencing a great deal of pain as a result of the spinal tap, and had to be rushed back to Stanford. Please pray for her pain to be alleviated.
Monday, June 05, 2006
More good news!
Naomi came through her PORT Line insertion surgery with no complications! This will make the administering of her chemotherapy medications much less taxing on her little body.
At her last blood test, Naomi's doctors declared her officially in remission! Her blood is nearly equivalent to that of a normal, healthy child! Here are the stats (that, unfortunately I can't explain):
WBC: up to 2.7
Hemoglobin: 10.4
Platelets: 153
And best of all:
NEUT/ANC: 2,236 (she was at 153.2 weeks ago)
Thank you all for your prayers
At her last blood test, Naomi's doctors declared her officially in remission! Her blood is nearly equivalent to that of a normal, healthy child! Here are the stats (that, unfortunately I can't explain):
WBC: up to 2.7
Hemoglobin: 10.4
Platelets: 153
And best of all:
NEUT/ANC: 2,236 (she was at 153.2 weeks ago)
Thank you all for your prayers
Thank you for your Prayers
This is a message from Naomi's parents, Nina and Jermaine:
God is good and he has heard and is answering the prayers we have sent up for Naomi. Naomi's healing journey will take the following path:
Phase 1: Induction: 4 weeks of intensive chemotherapy intended to remove all visible signs of leukemia
Phase 2: First Consolidation: 19 weeks of chemotherapy, followed by Second Consolidation (which lasts) 47 to 55 weeks) of chemotherapy, intended to remove hidden leukemia
Phase 3: Maintenance: 43 to 50 weeks of chemotherapy intended to prevent leukemia from coming back
(Total duration of Chemotherapy is approximately 2.5 years)
We are thankful that Naomi has completed Phase 1 and will start Phase 2 on June 7th, 2006. For this phase she will have to go to Stanford once a week for all her Chemo appointments.
FAMILY NEEDS:
For those who are able:
1. We will need help with meals and household duties.
2. Jeremiah is growing very fast and we need Boys Summer clothes size 10 to 12 and summer shoes size 3. Naomi need summer dresses (4T), shoes (9) and hats; she wants to feel pretty even without her hair.
3. Jeremiah and Naomi can not share a room any longer, therefore we will need
a. Bedroom Furniture, Dressers, bookshelves and small desks
b. Electrical and carpenter help to move phone lines and set up a new wall
c. Decorators and painters to help us decorate the kids rooms (Jeremiah loves Sponge-Bob, Naomi loves Dora and the Disney Princesses)
4. Please continue to pray for
a. Naomi’s healing, and the strengthening of her organs so they will not fail her during this long Chemotherapy.
b. The sale of our other two properties.
c. Our Marriage, because of the tremendous stress we are under.
d. Nina for depression
e. Jermaine for strength
f. Jeremiah for patience and understanding
g. Housing for our weekly visits to Palo Alto
Again, thank you for your many prayers and to those who have helped us financially. We pray that Good will protect and bless all of you.
The Purdy Family
God is good and he has heard and is answering the prayers we have sent up for Naomi. Naomi's healing journey will take the following path:
Phase 1: Induction: 4 weeks of intensive chemotherapy intended to remove all visible signs of leukemia
Phase 2: First Consolidation: 19 weeks of chemotherapy, followed by Second Consolidation (which lasts) 47 to 55 weeks) of chemotherapy, intended to remove hidden leukemia
Phase 3: Maintenance: 43 to 50 weeks of chemotherapy intended to prevent leukemia from coming back
(Total duration of Chemotherapy is approximately 2.5 years)
We are thankful that Naomi has completed Phase 1 and will start Phase 2 on June 7th, 2006. For this phase she will have to go to Stanford once a week for all her Chemo appointments.
FAMILY NEEDS:
For those who are able:
1. We will need help with meals and household duties.
2. Jeremiah is growing very fast and we need Boys Summer clothes size 10 to 12 and summer shoes size 3. Naomi need summer dresses (4T), shoes (9) and hats; she wants to feel pretty even without her hair.
3. Jeremiah and Naomi can not share a room any longer, therefore we will need
a. Bedroom Furniture, Dressers, bookshelves and small desks
b. Electrical and carpenter help to move phone lines and set up a new wall
c. Decorators and painters to help us decorate the kids rooms (Jeremiah loves Sponge-Bob, Naomi loves Dora and the Disney Princesses)
4. Please continue to pray for
a. Naomi’s healing, and the strengthening of her organs so they will not fail her during this long Chemotherapy.
b. The sale of our other two properties.
c. Our Marriage, because of the tremendous stress we are under.
d. Nina for depression
e. Jermaine for strength
f. Jeremiah for patience and understanding
g. Housing for our weekly visits to Palo Alto
Again, thank you for your many prayers and to those who have helped us financially. We pray that Good will protect and bless all of you.
The Purdy Family
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