Visit Rebekah's Page to get updates, read messages and send messages to Rebekah and her family through comments. This is a public "diary" of a family whose little girl started a battle with inoperable cancer in April 2005. In December 2007 our house burned down. And in September 2009 Mommy was diagnosed with a terminal disease (a genetic form of ALS) that took her to Heaven in July, 2011, leaving Daddy and two young girls to make it on their own. Over several years of ups and downs, you will get into our hearts, minds and souls as we share joys and sorrows. It can sometimes be very difficult to read. We hope it is also uplifting. Please find joy in what you read here.
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Thursday, January 26, 2006



The Meeting

Rebekah has had a rough day. It is pretty clear that the chemo is catching up on her and knocking her down flat. She is spending a lot of time screaming, hitting, saying "no" etc.

Mommy and daddy had their "post chemo this is what to expect" meeting with the doctors. Mommy says I am not allowed to be graphic or, as I tend to call it, "bottom line" with you right now. I guess what it comes down to is that we have to be grateful to be this far (which of course we are) but our odds are really no better right now than 9 months ago - we have just had 9 months more. From here on out every day/week/month of survivability does increase the odds, however.

Maybe next week we will follow up with some more specifics but for right now we are just letting it hit us and we are going to have to leave it at that. Grandma is just arriving and we need to try and get out of here.

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At Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:18:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous Left a thought...

wish there was something I could say that would make thing better, for you all, but I can't
praying is the best I can offer!
my heart achs for you and family
God please be with this family put your loving arms around them.
thank you Amen
janice

 
At Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:45:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous Left a thought...

It sounds like that was a tough meeting. We should all be thankful for each day that we have and cherish it, our children and those we love. This is a good reminder for all of us.

 
At Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:36:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous Left a thought...

Reading your post makes me sad. I feel for you so much. Today Kenna wanted to go to Rebekah's and kept asking if we were going to Rebekah's. Whenever you can have visitors at home again we'd love to come visit again (and help out too). In the mean time praying for your strength and peace and courage and for Rebekah's healing.
~Kelli

 
At Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:57:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous Left a thought...

My prayers are with you now.

 
At Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:10:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous Left a thought...

Be encouraged with each good moment and with the fact that so many have been touched by your lives as you continue to be open and transparent with each new day. You are all loved and held daily in prayer.

 
At Friday, January 27, 2006 7:13:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous Left a thought...

God is good and nothing is beyond his control. I am praying for Rebekah's complete healing and God's grace and strength to be evident in your lives. He will not let you down. He will always be there with you helping you in the coming days and thousands will be praying for his intervention on your behalf. God Bless you!

 
At Friday, January 27, 2006 12:19:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous Left a thought...

God continue holding this family near to your heart. We don't understand alot of things, but know you are Lord of ALL.

 
At Friday, January 27, 2006 2:12:00 PM, Blogger JodiTucker Left a thought...

Thinking of and praying for you all everyday with love and compassion. Thank God that He hears us and knows your needs and cares for you......I Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." Praying for peace through the times ahead.

 
At Friday, January 27, 2006 4:54:00 PM, Blogger Valerie Left a thought...

More prayers being said. Please know that all of your are loved.

 
At Saturday, January 28, 2006 6:30:00 AM, Blogger Sheryl Left a thought...

Prayers for all of you, especially for Rebekah's healing. I know that with God all things are possible. I think and pray for Rebekah daily. That God will lift her up with his healing. God Bless you all.

 

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