Sorry I have not posted in a while. We had family Christmas over the weekend.
Bella completed her second phase of treatment today, we are on to interim maintenance which will involve intervenious chemo every 10 days and a spinal tap every 4 weeks. We have 2 months of this before we go on to the next phase which repeats the first month of treatment. Bella did great today and has been in a sweet fun mood all day. Upon coming home from clinic, she received a package in the mail from our friends, the Wheelers! Thank you Lindsey, Chris and Eliana...this was a wonderful gift for Bella and one she will treasure always. It's a wonderful reminder that our hope is Jesus.
As you can see from the pics, Bella is maintaing keeping her hair. She has lost a 1/3 of it, but it has just thinned out, not fallen out in clumps. Some children hold on to their hair longer than others, another wonderful blessing from God.
Sweet little Abby continues to need prayer as well as her family, she is back in the hospital. We are also asking for prayer for our friend Hannah who is fighting Rhabdo, she too is back in the hospital.
I so appreciate you checking in and hope to post wonderful pics soon with more good news on the chica.
Blessings to all, Susie
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We love you guys....and are continuing to pray and HOPE with you!!
awwwwwww Bella looks soooo good!!!! I love the pic on the couch!! What a great looking family you have!
hugs,Leslie
So glad today's chemo went well. I always think of you guys every Monday knowing that it is Bella's clinic day.
I will add Hannah to my prayer list. It was Rabdomayosarcoma, that I was treated for also.
Just found your blog...I will be praying for Bella. I, too, have a little girl from Guatemala and unfortunately know the pain of losing a child. My oldest son died at the age of nine months.
I just wanted you to know your button is going up on my blog and my heart-felt prayers are with you.
Blessings,
Sandy
YAY!!! Phase 2 is done!!
I noticed the "Hope" gift in the picture. What an awesome reminder.
what a beautiful family pic... continued prayers coming your way
alex
Hair or no hair Bella is just beautiful. Glad to hear she had a "good" day.
Best wishes,
Kara
www.hanksadoption.blogspot.com
Congrats on the completetion on Phase 2!! I'm continuing to stand with you in prayer!!
So glad to hear Bella is doing better and another phase out of the way. Your family is adorable and you are truely blessed. Prayers still going out for everyone. I hope your family has a blessed and happy Holiday.
Praise God! It seems like it was only yesterday that you got the diagnosis--it's so hard to believe that the first two phases are complete. I'm so glad that Bella gets somewhat of a break. It will be wonderful to have your sweet girl being herself for awhile. Praying that Bella does well during this next phase.
I am so happy to hear good news with Bella! Just hearing she is having a good day is a blessing! And God knew how hard of a time you were having with loosing her hair so praise God for the little extra time with it!
Can't wait to see my little Guatemalan princess again! It's been so long!!! She looks too cute Sus! We love you!
I don't always find time to post but I do check your site all the time. I am so happy she is doing so well! She looks beautiful. Please know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
((((HUGS)))
Amy
I'm glad Bella's second round of treatment is over. I am continuing the prayers for her!!
It was awesome hearing your voice today and you actually sounded RESTED! I love and miss you! Cheri
So glad to hear Bella is doing well! I wish you could hear our Easton(3 year old) pray for Bella, it is so cute, and he does it morning, noon, dinnertime, and bedtime~"hewp Bewah's bones feew betto!"(help Bella's bones feel better!) Blessings to you this Christmas,
Love the VanderZwaags
So glad to see a new pics of Bella! She looks great! We continue to pray for Bella everyday and believe!!
Oh, and the house is coming along pretty well! They painted the walls today. You are so thoughtful to ask!
Praising God for continued success and completion of this long process. She looks great! And I'm so glad she still has a lot of her hair.
Hi, Susie... I've read sections of your journey over the course of the last couple of days. Wow. Bella is beautiful and your faith is beautiful.
A friend of yours, Jeralyn, heard about my story (my daughter went through cancer treatments at DeVos when she was 3-6 months old) and connected me with your story.
It looks from your blog like you have amazing support. I'm glad to be joining that web of support through your blog and, although my journey with my daughter's cancer was so much shorter and not layered with the wonderful mystery of adoption, I would be happy to be a listening ear any time.
Praying for you and eager to see each new update.
Glad to see Bella looking so good. Totally no big deal, but I was wondering if you ever got my package with the Broviac holders? If not, I can send you some more. Let me know! micheleherndon@charter.net
:)Michele
Yea! Phase two is complete! Bella looks wonderful! I love seeing new pictures.
I wonder if the little hat with the "B" fit her?
Believing and praying every day!
Thank you for updating us. We were so wondering how things were going. You and your family are in our prayers, Hugs, Rhonda
We have never met but I want you to know I am praying for your precious daughter. May God keep all of you close now.
Kathy
Sorry I have been out of touch. Still checking your blog. We are waiting for the storm to hit.I can't wait to play in the snow :)
Enjoy the holidays. Kiss Bella for me. Courtney
I found my way over here from Faithful Froggers. I just wanted to write to let you know I'm thinking of your family and praying that you have a blessed Christmas together.
Just popping in again to say that we have been praying so much for Bella!!
We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!
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