Hmmmm....I can't tell if anyone is reading this unless you comment. I'll go ahead and write something from time to time anyway :) Sara Sue, where are you???
Jeanine has had 2 units of blood, some albumin, lipids via IV, protein via feeding tube....And a dose of chemo Monday, today, and she is scheduled for one tomorrow! They don't think this type of chemo will make her nauseated, so that is a BLESSING!
Today she also had an EGD to see what is bleeding in her tummy. There were several places kind of seeping...no single lesion that could be cauterized or anything. The doctor did not think that she was at risk of a big bleed from any of the spots he saw.
Overall, she is feeling pretty well. She holds my hand and hangs on tight!! I'll bet she will hold yours too :) Precious, precious friend of mine!
Dick is hanging in there...he is tired though and I know that your visits to HIM mean so much. Today someone sent an envelope of money anonymously. He was so moved. He is embarrassed that we have asked for help on their behalf...but I'm not! Thank you all for your responses.
Jeanine's Joyful Journalist...not for the present circumstances but for eternal ones!
Mar 9, 2010
Mar 8, 2010
Marvelous Monday
Maybe not so marvelous, but it sounds good to say it, huh? Jeanine has felt pretty good throughout most of the day. She is getting a blood transfusion and has gotten more chemo today. They have called the GI doc in to check on bleeding in the GI tract....Dr. Trauth says it is probably from her tumors.
Pray that she continues to feel strong, without side effects from these recent chemo treatments other than to deal a blow to the cancer! Time for a MAJOR set back for the mean team!!!
Pray that she continues to feel strong, without side effects from these recent chemo treatments other than to deal a blow to the cancer! Time for a MAJOR set back for the mean team!!!
Mar 7, 2010
Round 3 in the Battle against Cancer!
The Red Devil has joined the fight! Jeanine started a new (though old) chemo drug Friday...Adriamycin, aka the Red Devil. So far so good with a great night Saturday night and feeling good on Sunday...up in the chair.
One problem is that she is having some bleeding in her tummy and that (and perhaps the chemo) has caused her hemoglobin to drop. They are watching that closely to see when and if she will require blood transfusions again.
If all is well she will recieve another type of chemo tomorrow (Monday).
Spirits are good...prayers for courage and strength are being answered!
Praise God for every good day!!!
One problem is that she is having some bleeding in her tummy and that (and perhaps the chemo) has caused her hemoglobin to drop. They are watching that closely to see when and if she will require blood transfusions again.
If all is well she will recieve another type of chemo tomorrow (Monday).
Spirits are good...prayers for courage and strength are being answered!
Praise God for every good day!!!
Mar 5, 2010
Papa's Story
"Sissy",thanks for making Brazil 2008 a trip I'll always remember. The reason Jeanine started calling me "Papa" is because we'd go to eat at Tonilu's restaurant in Itu and she'd ask for more Reis (Brazil dollars) from me, "Papa".
From then on I was "Papa" and she was "Sissy".
The plans for this trip at first looked as though several would be going then it ended up a group going to a camp for teens and just four of us; Jeanine, David, Karen and I would be doing Bible studies.
David came up with the name "Fab 4" and it fit.
I remember Jeanine had sent out dozens of letters for support way before we started working on raising our money. She was going to Brazil! We'd often greet each other with those words, "We're going to Brazil!"
The four of us would meet at our house and I'd try to share some Bibles stories and tips for sharing the Gospel to prepare us for the mission trip. Little did I know that God had already prepared "sissy" to be an imitator of Jesus. She didn't really even need her Bible. Like Jesus she always drew a crowd. People could feel God's love in each of those warm hugs of her's. She drew several women to her that needed a special touch. One of those was Thelma. There also was a family we studied with and their little girl's heart was broken to see sissy go.
The "Fab 4" laughed the whole trip because of sissy. Some moments I remember: anointing you with oil before we started the bus ride to Dallas, the four of us serving communion to the church in Itu, the way God used us to be His hands and feet, the energy you had at the concert and the fun we had even though it took 46 hours to get home. (I almost forgot those Tonilu chocolate shakes)
Obigado my friend,
Terry St. Pierre (Papa)
March 5, 2010 10:39 PM
From then on I was "Papa" and she was "Sissy".
The plans for this trip at first looked as though several would be going then it ended up a group going to a camp for teens and just four of us; Jeanine, David, Karen and I would be doing Bible studies.
David came up with the name "Fab 4" and it fit.
I remember Jeanine had sent out dozens of letters for support way before we started working on raising our money. She was going to Brazil! We'd often greet each other with those words, "We're going to Brazil!"
The four of us would meet at our house and I'd try to share some Bibles stories and tips for sharing the Gospel to prepare us for the mission trip. Little did I know that God had already prepared "sissy" to be an imitator of Jesus. She didn't really even need her Bible. Like Jesus she always drew a crowd. People could feel God's love in each of those warm hugs of her's. She drew several women to her that needed a special touch. One of those was Thelma. There also was a family we studied with and their little girl's heart was broken to see sissy go.
The "Fab 4" laughed the whole trip because of sissy. Some moments I remember: anointing you with oil before we started the bus ride to Dallas, the four of us serving communion to the church in Itu, the way God used us to be His hands and feet, the energy you had at the concert and the fun we had even though it took 46 hours to get home. (I almost forgot those Tonilu chocolate shakes)
Obigado my friend,
Terry St. Pierre (Papa)
March 5, 2010 10:39 PM
Donna's Story
Donna’s Story
From as long as I have known Nancy (30 years), I have heard and known of Jeanine. Jeanine is her best friend and closer than a sister. I really got to know her when I moved to Clyde in the early part of the 90”s. I found Jeanine to be always smiling and one of the most positive women I have ever known. She has a faith that is so awesome. When she went to Brazil on the mission trip…she could not wait and we could not wait to hear of the Lord’s divine interventions on that trip. She touched so many lives and especially one Brazilian woman.
As Lynda mentioned earlier we all became traveling friends and had so many wonderful experiences. All the trips lead us closer to the Lord. We went to several Women of Faith Conferences and the last trip we went on was to a Zoe Conference. All precious time spent bonding as Christian sisters.
The time I most treasure is the time Jeanine, Lynda & I went to Louisiana to visit Nancy. As Lynda said Jeanine always drove (and we loved it). On the way home we had stopped and bought a Women of Faith book that was filled with stories of struggles and faith testing that different women had experienced in their lives.
Jeanine told me to start reading out loud while she drove. And I did. The three of us would laugh, cry and be blessed as I read the stories. We discussed each chapter as we went .We learned so much from each other as we related these stories to our own lives. I feel I really got to know and bond with Jeanine from this experience. It was over a 10 hour trip…it rained…but we had the best time.
Written by Donna Goble (Nancy's sister-in-law)
From as long as I have known Nancy (30 years), I have heard and known of Jeanine. Jeanine is her best friend and closer than a sister. I really got to know her when I moved to Clyde in the early part of the 90”s. I found Jeanine to be always smiling and one of the most positive women I have ever known. She has a faith that is so awesome. When she went to Brazil on the mission trip…she could not wait and we could not wait to hear of the Lord’s divine interventions on that trip. She touched so many lives and especially one Brazilian woman.
As Lynda mentioned earlier we all became traveling friends and had so many wonderful experiences. All the trips lead us closer to the Lord. We went to several Women of Faith Conferences and the last trip we went on was to a Zoe Conference. All precious time spent bonding as Christian sisters.
The time I most treasure is the time Jeanine, Lynda & I went to Louisiana to visit Nancy. As Lynda said Jeanine always drove (and we loved it). On the way home we had stopped and bought a Women of Faith book that was filled with stories of struggles and faith testing that different women had experienced in their lives.
Jeanine told me to start reading out loud while she drove. And I did. The three of us would laugh, cry and be blessed as I read the stories. We discussed each chapter as we went .We learned so much from each other as we related these stories to our own lives. I feel I really got to know and bond with Jeanine from this experience. It was over a 10 hour trip…it rained…but we had the best time.
Written by Donna Goble (Nancy's sister-in-law)
Strength, Courage, Wisdom, Love
These are the things that we continue to pray for. And these are the things that God continues to provide in just the right daily doses. Strength, courage, wisdom, love, abiding faith, hope...eternal hope!
Jeanine has been very sick since Thursday evening when she had her CT scan...she thinks it started from the contrast that she had to drink to get the images. All night...all day...now into another night. "God give her rest! Stop her nausea...stop her heaving. Thank you for Dick and Julie and all of the family and friends who ache for them. Thank you for the doctors and their compassion and for the nurses and all of the healthcare workers who minister to Jeanine."
The CT did not show new tumors, but did reveal some "hot spots". Dr. Trauth felt that it would be unsafe to wait any longer before restarting chemo, so today she got new meds. "Please God...help her not to suffer so much...not even at all, with this regimen. Help this to slow the progress of the cancer, even halt it...cure her if it is Your Will!"
Jeanine sweetly places her trust in God. She says that she is totally at peace...she quoted Dick's comment that I have talked about on this blog. Either way it is a win-win situation. Yep! That it is!
And the fight goes on!!
Jeanine has been very sick since Thursday evening when she had her CT scan...she thinks it started from the contrast that she had to drink to get the images. All night...all day...now into another night. "God give her rest! Stop her nausea...stop her heaving. Thank you for Dick and Julie and all of the family and friends who ache for them. Thank you for the doctors and their compassion and for the nurses and all of the healthcare workers who minister to Jeanine."
The CT did not show new tumors, but did reveal some "hot spots". Dr. Trauth felt that it would be unsafe to wait any longer before restarting chemo, so today she got new meds. "Please God...help her not to suffer so much...not even at all, with this regimen. Help this to slow the progress of the cancer, even halt it...cure her if it is Your Will!"
Jeanine sweetly places her trust in God. She says that she is totally at peace...she quoted Dick's comment that I have talked about on this blog. Either way it is a win-win situation. Yep! That it is!
And the fight goes on!!
It is good to remember that friends part but friendships don't die!
I was reminded again tonight that even though some lives intersect for a relatively brief time, bonds that are formed may never be broken.
A friend of Jeanine's (and of mine though I did not know her as well) named Gayla called tonight to check on Jeanine. She moved to Pennsylvania in 1981...after singing in mine and Herb's wedding in 1980! I haven't seen her in all of these years, but when she was in town last summer (for the first time in many years), she found Jeanine in the early stages of her Big Battle!
Gayla and I talked for a very long time and discovered some connections that intertwined in our lives while neither of us had a CLUE!!
It makes me think that even if one of a pair goes away...when there is a reunion you pick back up as if you'd never parted! Even on earth, haven't you experienced this with old classmates or friends...so it must be even more glorious to have those reunions in heaver! Just think of all the people you can hardly wait to see again. It is hard to imagine that seeing Jesus will be far greater than seeing those that we have walked with in the flesh, isn't it? It is so easy for me to long to see Mam-ma, and my Mom, and my brother David...my prayer is that I will ache and long to see my Saviour in that same, very real way.
What do you think Heaven holds?
A friend of Jeanine's (and of mine though I did not know her as well) named Gayla called tonight to check on Jeanine. She moved to Pennsylvania in 1981...after singing in mine and Herb's wedding in 1980! I haven't seen her in all of these years, but when she was in town last summer (for the first time in many years), she found Jeanine in the early stages of her Big Battle!
Gayla and I talked for a very long time and discovered some connections that intertwined in our lives while neither of us had a CLUE!!
It makes me think that even if one of a pair goes away...when there is a reunion you pick back up as if you'd never parted! Even on earth, haven't you experienced this with old classmates or friends...so it must be even more glorious to have those reunions in heaver! Just think of all the people you can hardly wait to see again. It is hard to imagine that seeing Jesus will be far greater than seeing those that we have walked with in the flesh, isn't it? It is so easy for me to long to see Mam-ma, and my Mom, and my brother David...my prayer is that I will ache and long to see my Saviour in that same, very real way.
What do you think Heaven holds?
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