Happy Monday friends!
It has been a wonderful day of fun and memories at our house. We actually planned to return to Memphis on Sunday but we were so tired and Kayleigh’s schedule was unusually light today so we cancelled her one appointment and stole an extra day at home!
Kayleigh felt pretty good most of the day. She swam, rested and even got to visit the ballpark to watch her friends play softball. Sometimes, days like this are the best medicine for the soul. She did have a headache again this afternoon but it wasn’t terrible. Our prayer is that one day soon they will be gone all together so we can think about decreasing the dose again.
Her stomach is still struggling with the chemo. We’ve moved it back near bed time which gives her a better day. But those meds start hurting her the minute they hit her stomach. Please keep praying that we will find a solution. These oral chemos are a continuous medicine which means she will take them every day for as long as they work, no breaks. Of course we are praying that they work well so we need to get the stomach issues under control so life is not just good but great!
We know the war for Kayleigh is still underway but God has been so good to grant us four days of peace, rest and refreshment. Refilling us physically, emotionally and spiritually so we will be ready for the next battle. I’d be lying if I told you I don’t worry about what will come next – but each time the worry creeps in I just remind myself of just how faithful God has been at every turn. He isn’t going to stop, so we just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and trust that He is going to continue to guide our steps and fight our battles.
Deuteronomy 20:1-4
1 “When you go out to fight your enemies and you face horses and chariots and an army greater than your own, do not be afraid. The Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you! 2 When you prepare for battle, the priest must come forward to speak to the troops. 3 He will say to them, ‘Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be afraid as you go out to fight your enemies today! Do not lose heart or panic or tremble before them. 4 For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!’
Exodus 14:14
The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
So tonight, I’m thankful for another precious day. For memories, friends and family. For an opportunity to just breathe. Thank you Jesus for meeting our needs at the perfect moment.
Until tomorrow,
‘Carrow 💜
