Getting there

Phoebe's day release

It’s great to be able to report that Phoebe has completed her last round of chemo, her blood count is up and she is out of isolation.  Hallelujah!  So there are now short trips to the museum or park opposite the hospital, and more visitors allowed to pop in to her room and help her pass the time.  Yesterday she was on “day release” and enjoyed being home for a while, and she was able to come to church this morning.  When they arrived, Reuben ran up to Jen with a delighted “look, Phoebe’s here”!

Her gut and stomach lining have been damaged by the chemo drugs and this is why she can’t yet go home full time.  Her pain relief needs to be carefully monitored and we are hoping and praying that she will gradually be able to increase the tiny amounts of food she consumes so that she will at last be free of the nasal tube.

It will take a long time for Phoebe’s body to recover from the onslaught of drugs, energy levels to rise and her old sturdiness to return.  It’s hard to picture her with a full head of hair, good balance and strong muscles but we pray that in time all this will come.  Eyelashes and eyebrows would be good too! 

But through all that has happened to her Phoebe has been a great example to us of patience, endurance and confidence in God. It has been a real privilege for Marcus to spend time with her in isolation talking, reading her children's Bible and praying together. She has been such an encouragement to many.


Although we are confident that the worst is over now, we ask you please to continue to support the family in prayer as they go through the many adjustments that will be needed in the coming weeks.  We get used to one phase only to find we are entering another, and that pattern is bound to continue for quite a while.

Once again thank you for all your prayers!