As of this post Susie is still in the St. Vincent oncology ward resting and trying to get healed up from the bleeding in her liver. Morphine has been her friend for the pain, but it leaves her with a mind and memory that is less than the finely-tuned machine that it normally has been. We are still primarily dealing with trying to manage pain in her abdomen area and allowing the liver to heal since she has gone off the anti-coagulant meds she had been taking prior to this episode. The filter in her vein seems to be doing its job of keeping out any dangerous blood clots to her lungs.
Apparently, some mis-information was propagated that led people to believe that Susie's condition was more dire than it really was this week. I don't want to minimize the seriousness of Q's condition, she IS in the cancer ward of a hospital being treated for internal bleeding, but no, the McCracken family has NOT been saying their "good-byes" to Susie. A word from a parent to parents: Beware of the "telephone game" scenario that can happen in our children's world of texting and Facebook.
The chemotherapy regimen that was scheduled for this week will remain on hold until Susie is in a better place physically. I don't have a guess on when that will be.
An aside:
I have stumbled upon a song/version of a classic hymn through which God has really touched me. Amy Grant's album: Legacy...Hymns and Faith has a cut entitled Fields of Plenty which includes her version of Be Still My Soul which I highly recommend for his children who are walking in deep places. I don't know if you can wear out an mp3 file, but I'll probably find out on this one.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4: 6-7
Love,
Scott
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Susie - we are thinking of you often and wishing you some good times ahead - although, with the morphine, it sounds like you have started the party without your neighbors! Stay strong, remember one step at a time. All our love, The Wilsons
praying for you all. My heart breaks for the pain Susie is experiencing, and the pain that you all are too.
I am praying for the peace which passes all understanding, and have a huge hope for the future!
Thank you for being an encouragement amidst your storm.
love,
Katie
Susie How I miss you, It has been too long. I would love to give you a big hug, just know this is a hug from me to you. I love that they are using Morphine for the pain, just remember you could always put a little scotch in the bottle HAHA love ya Hugs kisses and prayers Ginger Brown and family
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