Today Marty started aggressive chemotherapy treatment for lymphoma. He will have chemotherapy for 3 days. Now we must wait. The doctors are not willing to speculate about when we might see changes in his cognitive function. As of right now there is no change in Marty's level of awareness. He will at times squeeze your hand or wiggle his toes but it is hard to define whether he is doing this on command or if this is a reflex. He is no longer on a sedative and hasn't been since yesterday morning so the doctors are speculating that the tumour is interfering with that function of his level of awareness. He also remains intubated and again the doctors will not speculate on when that tube will be removed. The good news is Marty is doing all the actual breathing himself however needs the intubation tube to protect his airway.
Marty also had another CT scan done this morning prior to the chemo treatment being started so they have a baseline for comparison.
We are thankful that the chemotherapy treatment could begin so quickly and continue to pray with hope for positive results.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace
as you trust in Him,
so that you may overflow with hope
by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
Amanda
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are thankful for the doctors and technology that God has blessed you with. May He continue to be your source of strength and peace.
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May our prayers surround you all. If we can do anything please let us know. Dave and Heather Bosma
ReplyDeleteThankful for answers to prayer that you have a diagnosis... and a diagnosis that can be treated with chemo and excellent care at the JCC. Praying that God continues to bless the treatment and care that Marty receives and that He continues to surround you all with His love and care.
ReplyDeleteHelen 't Hart
Thinking of you all and praying that God will surround you with the peace of His faithfulness, care and mercy. Sincerely, James and Miriam Slaa and family
ReplyDeleteAmanda, Mike, Jayden & Daniel & Family, We have been thinking about you and praying for your EVERY day. We pray that God will LIFT Marty and Erica to HIS highest place and give you ALL what you need. you are in our hearts and our prayers.... we love you and are praying for you all. Sarah, Dan, Olivia, & Easton.
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ReplyDeleteThank you Amanda for taking the time to keep us all posted on Marty. We are sending all our Strength and thoughts to Marty and his family. May God place his hand on his shoulder and keep him strong and watch over all of you. xxoo
ReplyDeleteDana, Jason, Karlee, Quinton and Jaydan Schinkman
(Erica was my son Jaydans daycare provider for a year)
Thinking of you all and praying for a miracle. May God provide for you and give you endurance in this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteKlaas & Suzan Vonck (Winnipeg)
"The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands." Psalm 138:8
ReplyDeleteMarty, Erica, Jonathan, Thomas, Sean, Davin, Kailynn & extended family... we pray that the LORD will continue to give you strength and perseverance to bear these trials in trust. We pray that the LORD would restore Marty to health and we remember you all before Him in constant thought and prayer. The LORD will never abandon those He loves (Romans 8:38,39) and will also fulfill His purpose for you all.
With love,
Dave, Teresa, Joel, Alexis, Brooklyn, Kaelynn