Monday, March 5, 2007

Everyone Needs Help Sometimes

After battling 6 rounds of intensive chemotherapy, Lillian's weak little body needs some help. She tried with all of her might over 2 laborious days to overcome an aggressive infection but was finally transferred to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit on Sunday morning to get help. She is now stable with the aid of a ventilator to breathe for her and medicines to keep her sedated and manage everything from pain to the infection. Apparently this type of infection is common with the type of aggressive chemotherapy she endured. For now, we are thankful that she is comfortable and all of the machines/meds are allowing her body to focus on getting better. We are assured that most kids recover from this but she is very sick right now. As her counts recover, the white cells will attack the infection and may cause her to get a bit worse before she gets better. As she is still immuno-suppressed, no visitors are allowed. We can feel your support through prayer. Please pray for our brave little fighter.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Please know that you are all in our prayers daily. Please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do for any of you as you go through this.

Sarah, Glen & Tucker

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts are all definately with you, Jeff and Lillian -
Garren & Chris

Anonymous said...

Our prayers are with all of you! Lillian is a fighter!

Tom and Paula

Anonymous said...

I have been thinking of you all a lot today as I am in the same building with you! You are in our prayers daily. I will have Joshua say a special one for his little friend tonight! Keep fighting! Please let me know if I can do anything (ie bring lunch to your room tomorrow). Of course I would keep the germs away and have the nurse bring the food to you! Let me know. Love, Beth & family

Anonymous said...

She has two strong parents, I know she is a fighter! Warrior Lillian will pull through, her magnificent body is working hard!!

"For when I am weak, then I am strong."(2 corinthians 12:10)

Hold tight, you can do it. You are not alone!
Love and prayer,
Katie Grady

Anonymous said...

Lori,
Myself and many people I have asked are praying for your sweet little Lillian. Liz G.

Anonymous said...

We're all here and praying. Stay strong.

Amber K.

Anonymous said...

Lillian is one fantastic mini warrior blessed with two awesome parents that have shown us the true meaning of unconditional love.
Forrest and Kathy

Anonymous said...

Keep up the good fight Lillian! You are all in our thoughts and prayers daily!
Abra and Chip

Anonymous said...

We are all pulling for you guys. Hope your feeling the good thoughts directed your way.

Steve and Doris

Anonymous said...

Lori - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You have one amazing little girl. Everyone here is pulling for you all.

John & Emma

The Tucson Gang said...

Hey Lor-
Hope things are going well today. I know you said it might get worse before it gets better because her counts are starting to come up. Just wanted you to know I was thinkin' about you all.
Traci

Anonymous said...

Lillian is in our thoughts as she POWERS THROUGH to the finish line. Your family is in our prayers each night as we pray for a cure and FULL recovery for Lillian and all children with cancer. She IS a fighter & is meant to do great things in life.

Lori, it was so nice to talk with you today. You were so kind to bring our Madilyn & her brother blankets that you made while you are waiting for Lillian to recover. You inspire me.

Many blessings to you, Jeff & beautiful Lillian.

The Colley Family
Catherine, Josh, Madilyn & Owen

Jennifer said...

Lori,
Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Seriously. I'd be happy to bring some food by & drop it off with the nurses. We're praying for you and the staff is too.
Love you guys,
Jenn & Kevin

Anonymous said...

Lori and Jeff,
How is Lillian today? When you get a moment update us! We are thinkning of you all and continuing to pray for her full recovery.
Thank you for the beautiful blanket for Grady, we have wrapped it around him each night and thought dino-lovin thoughts for Lillian. Everyone was amazed that during this stressful time you thought of us!
Hang in there!! We are with you!
Katie

Anonymous said...

Hi Lori,

I just wanted to tell you that our prayers are with you and your family. Kari and I were thinking of you today. We hope Lillian gets better and our thoughts are with her. Mina and Kari. :)