Ongoing Conversations

Audrey is doing very well and is going on her second week back to school. She is absolutely loving it and enjoys talking about her friends, singing songs from the school day and reciting letter sounds. This past weekend, Audrey and two of her siblings were able to spend time with the grandparents, which Audrey has been asking to do for quite some time. We were thankful her health was at point that allowed her to do that.

At this time we have decided to pursue chemotherapy, which will likely begin in the coming weeks. This treatment will be outpatient and will be on Mondays, 2 weeks on, 1 week off. This type of chemotherapy will still compromise her immune system, so we will likely have to get lab work weekly and be cautious. Trying not to get ahead of ourselves.

Audrey's oncologist is currently having conversations with the radiology team to see if and what type of radiation treatment to consider. We haven't made any official decisions on that yet.

Everyday we thank God for our time with Audrey. She is truly a gift. We are so thankful for salvation through Jesus. At this time when we are celebrating his birth and focusing on advent, we continually feel the peace that surpasses our understanding. We are thankful for that, for it comes from Him, the Holy Spirit within us.

Thank you for praying.

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Jesus remains the same 💛

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