Author: juno

We brought Bonnie home on Tuesday afternoon. 

• They gave her a total of six units of blood while she was there
  
• Her count was at 10 when we left the hospital
  
• She’ll have her blood checked weekly and if necessary she can receive blood and iron right at the Oncologist office
• She’ll start her IV’s again on Thursday
• She is able to get around slowly (which is a whole lot better then on Saturday night)
  

Thank you for those who are:

• praying
• providing meals
• supporting financially
• sending Bonnie notes of encouragement
• respecting our decision to use both Alternative  & Traditional approaches to healing
  
• volunteering to help with fund raisers
  

Pray for:

• bleeding to stop
• that Bonnie will be able to attend our Leadership Team Retreat this coming Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• strength
• wisdom and discernment as we deal with decisions (sometimes daily) concerning treatment and illness
• appropriate assertiveness (when it comes to dealing with hospitals and doctors)

We have a few more specifics for fund raisers (see below).  Again more details and ideas are coming in, so click below to email Kurt as he is the idea man :).

 

If you would like to help with either of the fund raisers email Kurt, mail2kurt@cox.net.

June 14, 2009

Bonnie has completed six IV treatments, so that means we are down to 97 treatments left!  It’s great to be in doubt digits  – just like the temperature in AZ :).  The treatments are going very well.  The ‘itching’ is basically gone (YEA).  A week ago Sunday was the first Sunday since Easter that Bonnie made it to church. We are thankful.  We’ll continue with the IV’s on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sat.  So that means were down to 97 treatments left!  It’s great to be in doubt digits  – just like the temperature in AZ :)

Despite all the good news this weekend took a surprising turn of events.  Last night Bonnie started to feeling increasingly weak, dizzy and nauseous (often a sign of dehydration or Juno’s cooking).   She was only able to take a few steps, so after some dialog on what to do, we decided to call the fire department and after they arrived and further consultation they called an ambulance to transport Bonnie to the hospital.

Bonnie’s blood count had dropped to 8.0 so she was given 2 units of blood on Sat night and is currently receiving another two this evening (Sunday June 14th).  She is able to walk around and is starting to feel a lot better (I guess that’s what 4 units of blood and several IV’s of fluid will do to you).

Some friends are working on a couple of fund raisers to help with expenses.  One being a huge garage sale and the other a benefit concert.  Email Kurt at, mail2kurt@cox.net to inquire or check out joining one of the teams.  A lot of help with be needed.

This verse has been on my mind the last couple of days…
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made know to God, and the peace of god which surpasses all understanding shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

We are grateful for God’s faithfulness which is most evident in your love, prayers and support.

Love,

Juno, Bonnie and McKenzie

here’s the new, more user friendly, electronic calendar if you should decide to help with a meal.

http://foodtidings.com/SignUp.aspx?ScheduleGuid=296d93ed-6336-4b34-8a38-8a3bdcf41ecf

If the link doesn’t work, try cutting and pasting it into your brouser.