More rejoicing!

Today (Friday) is a special day! Phoebe has done so well recovering from her first cycle of chemo that she has been allowed to come home for a few days!  She will need to attend a couple of clinics on Monday and Tuesday but otherwise won’t be an inpatient again until Thursday (9th) when cycle #2 of chemo begins (unless she becomes unwell before then).
Thank you all so much for your prayers. We really do put this amazing recovery down to the Lord's kindness in answering the prayers of his children.

It's important to say Phoebe is still very weak and quite frail but her immunity is back and her platelet count is continuing to rise. This time at home will be very slow paced and relaxed. People are being asked to resist the temptation to drop in unless invited/arranged as we still want to limit the risks of her catching something from people, especially children!

What a joy it was this afternoon to sit under the garden umbrella with Phoebe and Reuben, our feet dangling in the paddling pool, reading a story and making sure we all had a sip of water each time a page was turned!  Her two school teachers called in too and it was lovely to see their obvious affection for Phoebe.


Wonderful though all this is, please do pray for Matt and Rachel who, without medical supervision, are responsible for Phoebe’s medication, nutrition and hydration.  They need continued wisdom too, in helping the children to manage the change in circumstances – it must seem that as soon as we get used to something, it changes and different dynamics ensue.  But we are so grateful to God for this oasis and pray that the four of them will have a very special time together.