Chemo #14

Only 3 more chemo treatments left! We are really praying these are the last three treatments and that Leanne can move onto another form of treatment.

Grammie stayed home with Leo so we could go to chemo with Leanne!

 

 It was super fun to get for Leo to get to Face Time with his mom during chemo :)

   

We are thankful for a family vacation this week. Please pray for a restful and rejuvenating time for Leanne in the next few days. Please be praying specifically for:

• Minimal side effects from the chemo
• Maximum effectiveness of the chemo
• Clear results from her scan so Leanne can be done with chemo after the next 3 treatments
• Restful sleep for Leanne, Ryan, and Leo
• Wisdom for Dr. Bloom as he makes decisions regarding Leanne's future treatment
• Freedom from anxiety and guilt for Leanne

Thanks for praying with us! If you ever have any questions about our faith and would like more info, please email us at teamchinny@gmail.com and we would love to talk more.

Chemo #13

Today was another chemo day. Leanne had the blessing of her good friend Patty coming down to spend the day with her! Patty and Leanne taught together in Alexandria. They enjoyed a morning of shopping and then a kid less lunch. Patty also got to go to chemo with Leanne today. We are very thankful for the friends God has placed in Leanne's life, both old ones and new.

   

Grammie got to hang out with Leo for the afternoon :)

 As time goes on, the side effects from the chemo get more intense (and more frustrating for Leanne). Please continue to partner with us in prayer and to frequently lift Leanne up in prayer. Here are some specifics:

• Patience for Leanne as she deals with the side effects from chemo
• Minimal side effects from the chemo
• Maximum effectiveness of the chemo to continue shrinking the cancer
• Peace for Leanne, Ryan, and their families as they continue on this cancer journey
• Leo to sleep through the night consistently
• Peace for Leanne, her parents, and siblings as they deal with the death of Leanne's Nannie

As we hinted at last week, we were dealing with some family stuff. Our Nannie was diagnosed with stomach cancer in early June and given a short time to live. While we were able to enjoy a life full of wonderful memories with Nannie, it was very hard to see her suffer from cancer. It brought out a lot of realities for our family, some of which were very scary to think about. However, God has not called us to go down that road with Leanne so we will continue to trust His plan for her. 

On a completely different hand, there was such a peace about Nannie's death for us because we knew she would spend eternity in heaven. The Bible says that anyone who has a personal relationship with Jesus as their savior will spend eternity in heaven. (John 3:16 and John 3:3) We know with certainty that Nannie is enjoying every single second in heaven right now, not because of any good works she did, because of her church attendance, or because of anything else she did. It is all because of God's grace in the gift of salvation and we are thankful for the peace that grace provides. Please keep our family in your prayers as we celebrate her life.

If you ever have any questions about our faith and would like more info, please email us at teamchinny@gmail.com and we would love to talk more.

Chemo #12

After enjoying a week off from chemo last week, it was time for Leanne to resume her chemo schedule. She had an appointment with her Nurse Practicioner and things are still going well. They talked about her upcoming surgery and have tentatively talked about doing it in November. But, nothing is set in stone. Leanne's blood pressure was high both times they took it today. It is possible one of the medications could be contributing to the high blood pressure, but there is a lot happening in our family right now, which could also be the culprit.

My mom went to chemo with Leanne today while Crystal stayed home with Leo this afternoon. Thanks Crystal!

 

Leanne was busy at chemo today! Lots of FaceTiming!! First was Mollie and I.

   

Next up was Carter and Danielle

   

Then Tim and Carter took a turn! Crosby was there too, she must have been busy evading the camera.

   

Please keep Leanne in your prayers. Here are some specifics:

• Pray for Leanne's blood pressure to lower itself
• Minimal side effects from the chemo 
• The numbness in her fingers and toes not to spread any further
• Maximum effectiveness of the chemo so that these next 5 treatments would be the last ones
• Clarity for the Dr's as they continue to make plans regarding Leanne's future treatment
• Peace for Leanne and our family 
• Strength and endurance for Leanne in the remaining 5 chemo treatments

If you ever have any questions about our faith and would like more info, please email us at teamchinny@gmail.com and we would love to talk more.