Worrying about Fever, Asking for Prayer

Rebekah is running a low grade fever this evening. Each time she has had the last set of chemo drugs she has had a fever to some degree. The first time we had to be admitted for fever above 100.5 (it was 102) and have iv antibiotics and the second time she had low grade fever and was generally lethargic and had low counts to where she needed a blood transfusion as well as iv antibiotics. This is the third time she has had this set of chemo drugs. So the current fever has me worried about what to expect.

Please pray that the fever remains low grade and that her energy level remains up and that her counts remain high enough that she doesn't need a blood transfusion.

These next six weeks are going to be rough. Please pray for peace and rest for Mom and Dad and that Rebekah be protected from the harmful side effects of radiation (hearing, vision, diet, etc...). One of those side effects is Mucositis. This is an inflammation and sores in her mouth and throat. The doctors have said to expect it and that it may be bad enough that she won't eat enough and we may need to consider a feeding tube. In fact the doctor wanted us to consider putting one in while we were in the hospital last week. Anyway, Mucositis is one of the side effects that we should expect quickly. Let's pray against it and against anything that prevents her from eating what she needs to. Perhaps we (or more accurately God) can shock the doctors with limited side effects!

God has done great things in keeping Rebekah protected so far! We pray that he continues to do so. Please pray and get everyone you know praying. We sure need it and we know it is working. People will say to us that they don't know how we do it. Our only answer is that it is not us, but it is God. We don't know how we do it either, except for by God's grace. Praise to HIM! HE cares for all his children!