Thanksgiving Week
Yesterday Val, Chris and Richard (Val's dad) went up to Cedars for Val's second chemotharapy treatment. Originally the only appointment time Val could get was 8:00 at night, but after prayer from many of you and persistance from the "team" Valerie was able to begin her infusion around 4:00. They left San Marcos at five in the morning to make a 7:00am ultrasound appointment, then had to hang around until her chemo appointment. The infusion takes about six hours so at least they were able to finish not too late and get back to San Marcos by midnight.
Besides the "hang over" feeling after chemotherapy, another side effect is neuropathy - numbness in her hands and mouth, especially painful with contact with anything cold. She has escaped the nausea/vomiting or headache that could accompany her treatment so far, which is a blessing.
Valerie has alot of "hunched over" pain in her abdomen where the surgeon actually cut off the end of her liver where a tumor was located. Doctors wanted to get a good tumor sample to study.
Not that any of this is keeping her down though... this morning she says, "where are we off to with all of the kids?"
Prayer requests for Valerie:
- Soreness from the biopsy would subside
- Side effects from the chemotherapy will be limited
- THE CHEMOTHERAPY IS WORKING
- Val feel good for Thanksgiving and enjoy the day with family
- continued mercy, peace, comfort, and joy from God
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, our family can't help but think of all of you who have come along side Valerie in so many amazing ways. We are all so thankful for your out-pouring of love. We indeed have much to thank our Lord in heaven for this day.
Besides the "hang over" feeling after chemotherapy, another side effect is neuropathy - numbness in her hands and mouth, especially painful with contact with anything cold. She has escaped the nausea/vomiting or headache that could accompany her treatment so far, which is a blessing.
Valerie has alot of "hunched over" pain in her abdomen where the surgeon actually cut off the end of her liver where a tumor was located. Doctors wanted to get a good tumor sample to study.
Not that any of this is keeping her down though... this morning she says, "where are we off to with all of the kids?"
Prayer requests for Valerie:
- Soreness from the biopsy would subside
- Side effects from the chemotherapy will be limited
- THE CHEMOTHERAPY IS WORKING
- Val feel good for Thanksgiving and enjoy the day with family
- continued mercy, peace, comfort, and joy from God
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, our family can't help but think of all of you who have come along side Valerie in so many amazing ways. We are all so thankful for your out-pouring of love. We indeed have much to thank our Lord in heaven for this day.
posted by McCrea Family at 9:18 AM
10 Comments:
Dear Val,
You haven't heard from me lately, but, I do think of you constantly, pray for you daily and follow your progress closely. I am inspired by the obvious presence of God's grace and love in the lives of you and your family. Though I haven't known you long, I want you to know that I have admired your character from the beginning and now -- well, you are a true role model in every way.
I’m sending fruit flowers your way today and wishing you and your family a very blessed Thanksgiving.
With Love and In His Name,
Lainie
Hi Guys,
I just wanted you to know that, since the first news of Valerie's condition, we have been praying for you guys. The guys at my bible study have been praying as well, and we'll all continue to do so.
I would echo the previous comment by Chris Castillero. Your faithfulness and trust in the Lord throughout this has been incredible and inspiring.
I know you have seen my Mom lately, but the rest of us are looking forward to seeing you soon.
I'm giving thanks this year for the example of your families (McCrea/Sloan). I pray that you guys have a beautiful Thanksgiving and we will continue to pray for God to work miracles in and through Valerie.
See you soon,
Jeremy Schluntz
God Bless you and your family, I continue to keep you in my prayers. May you feel well enough to enjoy thanksgiving with your family.
Dear Valerie and Family,
I pray that God showers His peace, comfort and joy on your life and that you experience Him at a depth you have never known. Thank you for sharing your life and being vulnerable about the reality of your circumstance. You inspire me to live a life worthy of God's best. I believe in miracles...I have witnessed several and know the power of prayer. I will not stop praying for you all. Have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God
Bill, Liam and I are Thankful to have had such great neighbors and friends as the McCrea family and have shared many holiday and fun weekends together. We are Thankful for Val and Chris's friendship and love. Liam said this morning that his friends name is Ryan. We are thankful for all the times we spent together in San Marcos! We love and miss you guys and hope to have you here in Georgia some day to visit. Happy Thanksgiving and we will pray tomorrow before our feast that Val recovers from treatment and stay's strong during this time in her life. Chris we love you, Val and the boys and our thoughts are always with you. Love VAl, Bill and Liam
I also want to assure you, Val and family, that we have not and will not cease to pray for you. We monitor the blog daily and take your requests to the Lord. May God bless you with supernatural strength and endurance and His perfect peace to sustain you.
Val & Chris,
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I wish for you a day filled with peace and joy.
I miss you,
Marianne
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I pray you all will have a blessed Thanksgiving, full of His peace, His joy and His love. I am so thankful for getting to know you, Val, and for the privilige of getting to pray for you. See you soon! Love, Osil
Val -
You looked beautiful today as always!! We love you, Chris, the boys and your entire family dearly and wish you a blessed Thanksgiving. If you need anything we are here for you guys. Cassidy enjoyed making "prayer Valerie braclets"... If you would like anymore she is still making the. We are all wearing them and thinking about you all the time. Enjoy and know we are all thinking and praying for you.
Love, Kelli, Dan, Amanda and Cassidy
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