Long weekend

Kayla is still in the hospital and will be staying until tomorrow. Dr. Harrod offered to send her home and have a nurse come out to the house for her IV fluids but she felt better staying in the hospital. So that's what we do cause it's all about what Kayla feels comfortable with. Dr. Harrod said she would adjusting the magnesium in the chemo meds for Kayla's next strong treatment in 6 weeks again and watch her very closely.
I had to meet the boys at home so I called my aunt Barbara to see if she could come sit with Kayla and she did. Kayla does not like being by herself.
I went home and waited for the boys to get home from their rides. Packed lunches,cooked dinner and got them ready for school and grandma. Then we went back up to the hospital to be with Kayla. We all did homework for about an hour. Then we all went down to the family kitchen and had dinner together. Kayla started feeling bad and had to go back to the room. The boys were great they helped clean up dinner and brought the rest of the dinner back to the room for me. They are great when I need them most of the time. They are there for Kayla and I. Love you boys. We played monopoly and watched a little TV. Then Grandma came and spent some time with Kayla and get the boys. I want to thank everyone for all their help. I couldn't do this without you guys.
Kayla has done a great job drinking her water today. She drank 100 cc every hour. Thank you for your prayers. Hopefully we will be home by 3:00 tomorrow. In time for the boys!!!
Kayla get her next small dose of chemo in 4 days.
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers

Sunday

Kayla started feeling better last night. Her Nana came to see her so it allowed me to run home and let the dog out. While I was home I thought make Kayla's favorite Ck noodle soup. Then she requested chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. I stop at El Gallo for Nana and I. Kayla ate all her soup.. That was great. It was the most she had eaten since Friday afternoon. They were able to get her levels back in check last night. Her dizziness and buried vision went away. I really thought we might go home today, but Dr. Lockhart felt she still needed to stay one more day. I was perfectly OK with this. We went down to the cafe to eat lunch and got her walking. She just doesn't feel good when she is up standing and walking. Linda and Alissa came to visit her today and Alissa and her play monopoly while I got to visit with Linda. Kayla wanted dinner and the cafe was closed so we order Chinese food. She ate pretty good. Still not drinking enough. This girl does not like to drink fluids!!! We need lots of prayer for this. The boys came to visit and they stayed with their daddy. Boy I miss them.They came with lots of hugs...I love it. Hopefully we are going home tomorrow. Friday will be here before you know it and Kayla will be getting a dose of Vincristine.
On a lighter note.... I finally donated my hair on Wednesday. It's gone and short!!! I will post pictures as soon as I take some.
Keep you prayers coming Kayla need them.
Thanks for your thoughts.
DO NOT FORGET ABOUT THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE THIS WEEKEND. DATES ARE LISTED BELOW!!!
KAYLA HAS BEEN WORKING HARD TO KEEP UP SHE WOULD LOVE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE SUPPORTING HER AND ENJOYING THE SHOW.IT'S OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!

Day after Chemo

Kayla has slept through the night and day. She was complaining of dizzyness and buried vision and of course nausa. They check her magneiusm count and found it to be high and potassisum was low. We were hoping to go home today but Kayla was not drinking enough fluids in order for her to be released. I also knew that she would not drink enough at home. It is very important to drink and release as much as possible within the next 72 hours. If not we will be dealing with kidney issues. WE DON"T WANT THAT!! So she will stay until Sunday.
Pray that she drinks enough fluid and strength.

Kayla Starts Chemo

Kayla managed to get through the week. We had to be at Dr. Harrod's office at 9:15 am. They went over everything with us, accessed and checked over Kayla. Then they sent us to the hospital. We had to get Pizza before we checked in. That's what my angel wanted for lunch. So they started her fluids about 1:00 pm. They started her with one bag and the 2nd bag was given over a 3 hour period. She was getting 3 different chemo meds. One she had during radiation, another was a pill and the last and hardest was Cisplatin which is given over a 6 hour period.
Kayla was invite to Sydney's Birthday Party but of course could not make it. So Sydney wanted to bring the party to Kayla. It was sweet about 10 girls come up to the hospital,brought Kayla a cupcake and spent some time with her. She really enjoyed that!! Thanks!!!!
Kayla was feeling pretty good until about 11:oopm. her stomach really started to hurt her so they gave her a pain med. She of course went from pain to passed out. She finished her Cisplatin about 12:30am.
Please pray for comfort,strength and ability to drink enough fluids.

5 Days until Chemo

Kayla had a really bad weekend. We went to the Chuy's Parade and the dollar movie. The kids brought a toy to donate. I want my kids understand the power of giving without expecting to receive. Kayla is a tough cookie cause she felt horrible but did not want to be home. I always follow her cause only she knows how she is feeling. We went Dr.Harrod's this morning cause she had been vomiting and not feeling good. She got fluids and an x-ray of her stomach. We noticed she had alot of stuff that needed to come out. So Dr.Harrod put her on some meds to help clean her out and get ready for Chemo on Friday. Needless to say it was a very tough week. Not much sleep and alot of vomiting. by Wednesday she finally moved her valves and felt a little better by Thursday.
Please keep your prayers coming. We are getting ready for the tough road ahead of us.

Happy Thanksgiving

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It's definitely a time to give our Lord Jesus Christ Thanks for everything he has given us. Kayla was not feeling to good today and was in bed until 2:00pm. I cooked and my mom and bob came and ate with us. They played the WII with the kids and I cleaned up. The kids and I went to the movies to see BOLT. It was really cute. I hadn't been to the movies on Thanksgiving since I was a little girl. Kayla's MRI came back clean!!! Praise the Lord. Thanks for all your prayers. She also had a hearing test yesterday. She can hear great. So now she has no excuse!!!


Today was my dads 5 year anniversary. May he rest in peace. Love you daddy!

MRI Test

Kayla was not feeling good still today so we took a trip to Dr. Harrod's office. Counts were good so we got some Zofran and got ready for her MRI. She had a 2 hour MRI.FUN!!! Not really.
It was also bubbas (Russell) B-Day so afterwards we went out to eat at Cheddars. It was a pretty long for all of us.
Please keeping praying for Kayla's strength. It' only one and half weeks before Chemo starts.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

The Domain

It was long day. The night before Russell had his Birthday sleepover but I limited it to 3 boys. Boys are always tougher on sleepovers. Long night.
Kayla was vomiting this morning and did not feel good. But, Russell had his end of the year football party at Gatti Town and Kayla really wanted to go so we got around and went. She is a tough cookie sometimes(alot of times). Then the boys went to my uncle cause I had a party to serve at my job. Kayla went with me, she was feeling tired but wanted to be with me.
We had plans to meet my best friend Linda and family at The Domain to see the Christmas Tree lighting and Jordan Sparks. Again, Kayla really wanted to go. So, we went!!! We had good time. But I think it was to much for Kayla cause the next day she was not feeling well again and fighting a low grade temp. Needless to say we did not make it to church. Instead I sent prayer requests out.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

Happy Birthday Kayla

Kayla is the BIG 12 now!!! Kayla did not feel like the big 12 today. She was not feeling well at all. We ended up at Dr. Harrod's office in the morning. Again her counts her good but she just was not feeling good. She has been very tired lately. We thought she would be doing and feeling better now with not being on treatment but I guess God has another plan.
We did make it for church I always think if your feeling down just spend sometime with God and you will feel better. She did!!! We went for ice cream after church for her birthday.
A lot for her friends from Lago remembered her Birthday and called. That was nice!!!
Tuesday her dad took her shopping for her birthday and brought her a Razor scooter PINK. It's pretty Cool!!!
Keep the FAITH and if you do not know it GET IT!!! It's great!!!
Pray for Kayla to have strength.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!!!

Sleepover/Birthday

Well the boys went to their dads, so Kayla and I decided to have a sleepover/Birthday Party.
Kayla invited some friends from Shady Hollow to sleepover and celebrate her Birthday.
It was a great night. The girls had alot of fun. It was good for Kayla after not feeling good all week and getting over whatever she caught. On Sat. we went shopping for bigger pants and then she went to see her dad. That night her and her Nana went to see High school musical 3.It was a great but long day for her. On Sunday we went to church and she had practice all day for the singing Christmas Tree. Hope to see all of you there!!!!!
Sorry, for taking some time off from the site.Personally things have been tough lately. I feel that I need to keep this going so all of you know what to be praying for. I know God knows but extra prayer never hurts!!!
Thank You for all your thoughts and Prayers.

Coming Home

Kayla stayed in the hospital over the weekend. We thought we were only staying until Sunday but Kayla's temp spiked up to 101.5 Sunday about 4:00pm. They did another blood culture to make sure there was no bacteria growing. Monday early morning her temp broke and she was able to start eating. So Dr. Harrod came to see her and told her that she could go when she felt ready.
They took her off the IV and watched her to make sure there was no vomiting. So, she was able to go about 2:00pm. We came home and rested. She still is not feeling 100% she is now getting a little bit of a headache. So I will be watching her closely. Trace has a field trip that she really wants to go to but I am not to sure its a good idea so we will see. She also has a 4 hr. Nero testing tomorrow. She wants to keep that as well. I always ask her how she feels and what she wants because she know what she can and can't do. She is the boss. SCARY!!! LOL
KEEP PRAYERS GOING.
THANKS!!!!

Really bad day

Well so much for all that fun and excitement.... Kayla had a pretty good morning but turned bad about 11:30am. She was not feeling all that great. We had Trace's tournament in Lake Travis so it was tough. We got home about 4:00 and I got her into bed ASAP. The bad part was I had a Party I had to work and no one to fill in for me. Grandma was coming to take care of her and it was a tough 4 hrs hours at work. Kayla felt really bad. So I served and left work, called Dr.Harrod to let her know she was running a low grade fever,vomiting so she asked me to bring Kayla in and have her admitted in the hospital. It was a safety precaution. She was admitted about 9:00pm. They started an IV and did a blood culture. Her temp would just go up and down and her stomach would not stop hurting. It was a long night. The boys were lucking and got to stay with grandma.
Please keep your prayers going they are always needed.
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!!!

Last Day of Chemo

WOO HOO!!! She did it. Last dose of Chemo. It was a good day and her counts were good. The boys went with us to the doctors cause Dell Children's put together an event for the kids to meet the Longhorn football players. So Kayla and I thought the boys would like to join us. They had a lot of fun. We were able to go in the players lounge. It was VERY nice. They received autographs and pictures.
Later that evening Russell went to a friends house and Kayla went with a friend to the mall. Of course, Trace needed something to do so he had a friend come over to play. It was a early night.. do to Traces football tournament the next day.
The week was quiet...I got my house in order :)

LAST DAY RADIATION

Well it was Kayla's Last day of Radiation. She has had 30 treatments and has Graduated. I can't believe she is done. She is a 1/4 of the way through this. She is very happy and so am I. Driving up north everyday was crazy but we made it. Now she have one dose of Chemo left on Friday.
Now it 's time to get my house in order and get ready for Birthdays and the holidays. Lucky me.
Needless to say I will be cutting down the everyday updates. If you are reading this you know I have already done that. It's been getting tough keeping up with everything.

But the Lord keeps me strong and going.
I CAN DO EVERYTHING THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH.
Keep the prayers going.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Retreat

Kayla and I left for the youth retreat at 10:00am. We took the charter bus out to Highland Lakes. We had about 50 kids that went. I called bottom bunk and Kayla got the top. It was weekend of learning about God and growing spiritually. It was a very up lifting weekend. It is so important teach and share about our wonderful Lord. He has created everything around us and it's so beautiful and there's lots of people that do not even know this. Our lesson was Science Vs God. We had fellowship with each other,ate and learned. Kayla and I both gained a few pounds this weekend. Good for her but not for me. On Sunday a lot of the girls,Jeane and I took them to watch the sunrise and read the word of God. The sunrise was so beautiful and just think GOD created it. We came home about 2:30 just in time to rest a little and make it to church for youth choir and Awana's. It was long but great weekend.
1John 1:1
That which was from the beginning,which we have heard,which we have seen with our eyes,which we have looked at and ours hands have touched- this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life.

HALLOWEEN

Kayla has one more day for radiation left. YEA!!!! Disappointing news is that we found out today that we have one more dose of Chemo. Then we have a 30 day break. She will start her full round of Chemo on Dec. 5. She will be admitted into the hospital for a day or two.

We went to the fall feast at church to help do face painting for the younger kids. I say it that way cause Kayla is to OLD to attend. Funny! We are a 6 grader now. Then Kayla went Trick or Treating with her girlfriend Carson(the green M&M). Their costumes came out cute. Tomorrow we will be leaving on a middle school youth retreat.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!

Gods Day & Make A WISH Day

Boy what a weekend....We are tired. Kayla made it church to sing. Her dad came to see her sing for the Lord!! We joined our church at Bannockburn. We have been there over a year and it was time to become a member. Kayla and Alyssa went to youth and went to our members class. Then as new members we had lunch with the pastors and their families. Guess what we had for lunch? BBQ It was funny!!! I had no clue what we were having for lunch. Then we ran home to meet the people from MAKE A WISH. They came to interview Kayla to see where she would like to go. Her wish is Disney in Europe or a Disney Cruise. Well will see!!!! Went back to church for choir and awana's. What a weekend!!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS.
THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING THE BENEFIT A SUCCESS.

Kayla's Benefit

The big day!!! Kayla's benefit was a huge success. There were so many people that came out to support Kayla. I also to thank the people who cooked all night!!! It was incredible!!! Our family gives a huge HUG and Thanks to these wonderful people. Kayla was able to hang with her friends. There was a slide show,music and lots of food!!! It was GREAT!!
I will post pictures when I get some.One of Kayla's Friends Alissa come home with us and spent the night.
THANKS AGAIN!!!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

5 weeks down

Kayla did OK this morning. She had Chemo today and we received her blood count. IT WAS GREAT!!! That meant we are able to go to the benefit. She was hoping she could so she could she her friends. Another busy day. We had to finish up costume shopping for Trace and her. Trace had a Fall fest at school,Russell had RA's(church activity)and then Kayla had a lock-in at GATTi Town. Needless to say mom did not get any rest until about 1:00 am. That's alright it was Kayla's first school function from school that she wanted to attend so I jumped on it. Tomorrow is the Benefit for Kayla. We are all excited.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

CRAZY DAY

Well Kayla had a bad morning. I guess we spoke to soon. Trace had a dentist appointment so she just rested at the dentist. After the dentist our car decided to give us troubles. So we called Russell to come get us so we could get Kayla to radiation. When we finally got to Dr.Brown's he decided to increase Kayla meds again. He said he did not think she was ready yet. Bad news for Kayla. She does not like taking her meds. Basically she's tired of meds. This was a very long day.....
But as the LORD says Psalms 105:4 Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
Just remembering the Lord is in control is what keeps me going.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
2 more days until the benefit!!!!

Youth Group

Kayla has been doing well. She was tired after that FUN day with her dad. That's usually the it goes. One full day and the next day tired. She saw Dr. Brown and he is just amazed on how well she is doing. It's GREAT! Kayla had school today...She was very lucky to get a great teacher. Kayla went to youth group they are getting ready to go on a retreat the 1 st of Nov. Hopefully Kayla will get to go.
3 Days until her Benefit. Thanks to everyone for this blessing.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Kayaking with Dad

Kayla and I went shopping the rest of the material for her costume and then went to
radiation. Her dad had made plans to take her Kayaking on Town Lake.She took pictures so when I get them I'll put them up. She had a great time. Then he took her shopping at Old Navy. FUN!!! We had to go to football practice for the boys. Trace decided to collided with another little boy and cut cheek open. So, we need up at the hospital to finish up the night. Trace got 9 stitches.Long night!!!!
Keep Praying...... The Lord knows we need him.
Thank you to everyone who is donating things and their time for Kayla's Benefit.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!

Broken Machine

Kayla is doing good today. She had school today and is doing very well. She received all A's and one B on her report card.The disappointing news today was Kayla was suppose to finish her 1st part of treatment on Halloween but the girls from Dr.Brown's office called and said the machine was down so we would be going to a later appointment. Than 45 mins before our appointment they called again and said it was down again. SO, this means Kayla will have to go one day in Nov.:( She was a little bummed but it was OK. Everything happens for a reason. Since we were out and about the kids wanted ice cream so we went to Sandy's YUMMMM. Then I thought I would surprise them and take them on a train ride at Zilker but it was closed. So, we went to play PUTT PUTT at Peter Pan golf.It was a good night.
Remember it's only 6 more days until Kayla's Benefit!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

GODS DAY

Well,THANK YOU for all the prayers to get to church on time for choir. KAYLA was able to sing for the LORD this morning. Not to add the girls got mom up at 5:30am. I could not believe they were up so early!!! I made heart pancakes and eggs for them and coffee for me! Needless to say they went back to sleep for about an hour and I got ready for church. I told the girls on the way to church I guess this is what we needed was sleepover to get us to church early. They suggested to have one every weekend!!! The Lord answered my prayers. PSALM 4:3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself;the LORD will hear when I call to him.
Kayla asked if we could take the girls to El Gallo for lunch. So, that's what we did. Carson's sisters and mom(Jeanne)went with it was a great time of fellowship. The weekend ended up being pretty good!!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Mystery Dinner

Kayla had a very bad morning this morning. I did not think we were going to make through the day. She slept most of the morning. My wonderful aunt Barbara came over to help me out with cleaning and Kayla more cleaning... Thank You!!! About 3:00 pm Kayla started to feel better.
She got up and said" Are we going to the dinner mom?" I was amazed because I really did not think we would be doing anything today. So, the boys had went to their dads and Kayla and I got ready for the dinner. We had a lot of fun. The girls got to eat Spaghetti with a knife,spoon or a fork. You had to pick your meal and utensils by picking numbers....So you had no clue what you were eating first or with what! Then Kayla asked if one of the girls could sleep over and I suggested to invite all 3 of them. It was a SLUMBER PARTY! So, they all come over,we watched Soccer MOM, ate micro smoars,drank Izzy's and then had a battle with water bottle. They had a great time. It was nice to see her hanging with her friends.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

The End of the 4th week

Kayla is 4 weeks through radiation. She has 2 more weeks left and 2 doses of Chemo left! Then she has a 30 day break. Overall all her ups and downs she is doing very well. Kayla has been very strong through this and is becoming even stronger spiritually.
She has gained 10 pounds and still eating. Today was a little long cause Dr. Harrods office was running a little behind so we had to postpone radiation until 2pm. Fridays are a day of rest for her do to she has so much done this day. Her blood count is still good. We have been very lucky with this as well. The LORD has definitely be watching over her. Tomorrow is the mystery dinner hopefully she is doing good.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Proverbs 17:22 A Cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
I read this verse today and thought it was great! So, I thought I would share.

Pumpkin Patch Day

Kayla had a good day.Giving her ,her meds early in the mornings are working out really good for her. We went with Trace on his field trip to Wyatt's Nursery. We learned about all the different kinds of pumpkins, then Trace and Kayla were able to pick out a pumpkin. After that Kayla and I went shopping for items to put her costume together. Of course, we had to fit radiation in there.We did very well finding everything for cheap!!! All mom needs to do is make the M & M.

Later we took the boys to football practice and then ours cousins were in town so they stopped by for a little. It was a busy good day.

Youth Group

Kayla has been feeling better lately. We have her meds just right now so she can get up and feel good. We all made it back to good health. Kayla did not get sick. Praise the Lord for that. Went to radiation with 2 more days to go. Kayla went to youth group and had great time. Kayla and her friend Carson have chosen to be M & M's for Halloween ,so we will begin searching for costume items so we can put it together. Kayla is real excited about that!!!
She will also be attending a GIRLS mystery dinner on Saturday night,as long as her count comes back good on Friday. It sounds like fun!!! We all had to rush home for bed because we were going with Trace on his field trip to the pumpkin patch tomorrow. So cross your fingers we (Kayla)feels good in the morning.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.
ALSO, THANK YOU FOR THE COMMENTS!!! KEEP THEM COMING!!!

Bad Day

When I thought I was back I was wrong!!! Kayla had a bad evening Monday night. Then Trace decided to get sick on me about 1:00am in the morning. Between Kayla and Trace I saw enough of you know what to last me for a while. So, poor Trace was kept in his room all day. Kayla is Queen of the house if anyone is to get sick. It was kind of cute cause Trace said he did not like being sick and Kayla said"Now you know how I feel". Trace then said" I am I sick like you now"? It was just cute how it all came out. It was really hard to keep a 5 year old in his room all day. Later that night then mom started feeling something coming on. I was so scared cause I really did not want Kayla catching anything. Needless to say it was another quiet night.
Keep Praying....
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Half way through

Kayla is 3 weeks into radiation and has 3 weeks left. She also has 3 small doses of Chemo left until she has her 30 day break. She Dr.Brown today and we are cutting her steroid down.
She is gaining weight!!!!! She still feels sick but still feeling better.Kayla had school today. School is going very well for her. Other then that not to much happened today kind of quiet.
OH sorry almost forgot the kids dog is named CHOCOLATA! He is already spoiled!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Gods Day

Kayla was able to atttend church this morning. One of these days we will be early enough so she can sing with the chior since she practices with them. We get up at 7:30 /8:00 and we still just can't make it on time. Thats my new prayer is to ask the Lord to help us feel good enough to get up and go. Kayla moves very slow in the mornings, if mamma is not up and ready to go before she gets up its hard. So please pray for that. After Church Russell had a party to attend so we dropped him off and we went to eat at El Gallo for lunch. By that time it was church time agian. Sundays we ussally spend our day at church and resting since thats what the Lord wants us to do. For the Lord has provided for us as he says he will...
Exodus 20:10 " The seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God".

LAZY DAY

Kayla had a pretty good morning. We slept in a little since we did have a game until 12:30. Football that is,you know brothers! We had to pick up Russell from a friends house cause he went camping with RA's from church. We wanted to go but I didn't think it would have been good for Kayla. So, we got to sleep in our bed while Russell listened to the crickets.. SHHHH do not tell him that!!!! :) We had to take our friend Shea and her family dinner ( I hope you have kept them in your prayers too) she is awesome women, when we got there she had a present for Kayla and I. THANK YOU Shea!!! She is a child of God!!!
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Ephesians 5:20
Kayla hung out with her cousin while the boys and I were at football. It was good to get out of the house for a while.

Oh! I almost forgot the most important event of the day. The kids got a puppy!! I could not say no their eyes!(PLEEEASE MOM)
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!

Having to much of a good time!!

Kayla was very tired today. She did not feel good. Even though she had a good day
yesterday it was a long day for her. We went to Chemo this morning and she received a flu shot(we all had to get the flu shot)and her Chemo med. They checked her blood count and it was still good.Praise The LORD!
It was neat today cause Trace(little brother)was able to go with us,as well as yesterday, so he was able to see what his sister does when he's in school. He thought it was cool cause he got to eat Amy's Ice cream and play the Xbox. After Chemo Kayla received a surprise phone call from her Pop Pop saying that him and Nana were going to meet us at Radiation. That was cool!!! They got to see exactly what Kayla does everyday as well.
She was wanting to go to Bear Day at school but by the time we were half way home she was tired and just wanted to go home and rest.She wasn't feeling good after dinner. It was a quiet night.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!!

GREAT DAY!!

Kayla had the best day today. She made it without getting sick. Its been a long time since this has happened.We got a haircut and went to Radiation. It was grandma's Birthday so after the boys got out of school we went to Chili's for dinner. Kayla had a huge chocolate cake Piggy:) Then she went to Nordstrom's with grandma for a make over and the boys and I were lucky to attend football practice. The girls decided to walk in about 9:30pm. She had a great day but was very tired. Thank you lord for this good day!

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice Philippians 4:4

THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Last day for the SPINE

Sorry everyone I have just been real tried lately!! But I am back....
Kayla is ALL done with her spine!! Praise the Lord.
The morning was a little tough but we got through it. We
had school this afternoon since we have had to change
our times. But this has worked out for the best. Kayla made it to youth
group tonight. Thanks for all the comments!! It was get great to see!!!!
Thank you everyone for your thoughts AND PRAYERS!

Count down for the Spine

Kayla has one more day for the spine!!!!! :) 3 more days until she is half way through Radiation. Kayla had a good day today. We had school and felt good while doing it. I think we are going to be changing our school to the afternoons. The mornings are just to much for her.
Kayla is really starting to loose her hair this week. But as she says IT GROWS BACK!!!
She is so brave, strong, beautiful and of course GODS CHILD. Thank you Lord.
We received her Make A Wish papers so I told her she really has to start thinking of where it is she wants to go. She also received an awesome book from some friends from Florida, it was beautiful and full of Gods words and blessings. Thanks!!
Kayla's Nana come to see her today... she enjoyed that and she got out of going to football practice with her brothers. :)
I can not Thank everyone enough for all that they have and are doing for our family.
MAY THE LORD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

The Begining of week 3

It's Monday and we had another long night. Kayla was not able to make school this morning, she just did not feel good. Her mouth,throat,jaw and stomach hurts a lot. I put a call in to Dr, Harrod for her jaw after reading, this is a side effect from the Chemo med. We now have Tylenol 3 for pain, more meds to upset our tummy,but what are you to do! Went to Radiation and our tummy did not like the Tylenol 3..... saw Dr. Brown and found out we had Thrush as well. That's why our mouth has been hurting. It common when getting radiation in the area where Kayla's getting it.
2 more days left until the spine is done.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

The Holy Day

Woke up Sunday and Kayla just wasn't feeling to good today. She had a tough night and still not a lot of sleep. So Kayla and took the boys to church and we came home to rest until church was over.I was hoping that if we rested we would make it of youth choir and dance but it did not happen. It was just one of those days. We most definitely needed to remember Coach Ables verse today: Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
Kayla and I had a talk today, I reminded her that she was strong and could beat this.
Keep the prayers coming!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

The Weekend

Long night!!! Not much sleep. Kayla woke up throughout the night in pain of different things.
Her ankles,stomach and now jaw are bothering her. She did eat almost a half pound of bacon this morning but was not able to keep it down. Seems like the new meds for nausea didn't work any better. We notice today that she is starting to loose her hair. I guess it's almost time to get mine cut!!
It was a movie hanging day. Spoke to my girlfriend Linda today and everyone has been awsome about helping her out with the benefit for Kayla. GOD BLESS everyone of you.
The night was not good again, still feeling nausea. She was finally able to fall asleep about 10:00.
Please keep praying for her to feel better and have positive spirits.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Psalm 34:8

First Day of Chemo

This morning was not to good again. Really didn't do anything but hang around for Kayla's appointment. For Kayla that is, mommy was busy doing things around the house etc. When we got to Dr. Harrod's office we went over the side effects of what to expect from the Chemo med and we also found out that she gets to hear a lot about Kayla through the back doors(as she says, she knows someone we know). They took blood for her counts and then we got some nausea medicine and her first dose of Vincristine (Chemo). The Child Life Specialist talk to us about a wig for Kayla and helped get that set up for her. By the way her blood count came back GREAT! Praise GOD!!! Then it was Radiation time. Dr. Brown changed her nausea medicine since we were still getting sick in the morning.
I received a phone call from Shea, she was calling to check in and let us know she had a present for Kayla and the family. She looks great, she was walking with a cane already. Please continue to pray for her and her family.
It was a LONG day and she rested for the rest of the night.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Day before 1st dose of Chemo

Kayla has been having a tough day today, but she is getting through it. Her teacher had to come back in the afternoon cause she wasn't feeling to good in the morning. The mornings are still very tough for her. Being positive they have gotten better!!! After school in the afternoon, Kayla's friend Mandy called her up and asked her if she felt up to going to Bowie High school to have devotional time with the Varsity football players cause they were all wanting to meet her. They have been all praying for her since she was in the hospital. Then she went to a Volleyball game at her middle school. She is a little nervous about tomorrow.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Of course, the comments too!!!

Good News

Kayla had a pretty good day. We got all our homework done last night.
We found out she has 1 more week of Radiation left on the spine. Than the rest of Radiation will be only on the brain. This gives her something to look forward to. She made it to youth group tonight and of course, came home very tired. Being involved in church helps her cause most important she's growing closer to God and then she gets to be around kids(friends) her own age.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good;for his mercy endureth for ever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS!

Bad Day

Not to much happening today. Kayla Had a bad day. She still gets nausea in the morning but the
good thing is that she does not vomit. We have had 3 days of no vomiting. YEA!!!
Thanks for all the comments.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

2nd Week of Radiation

SORRY ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SMILE!!!!! Our trip to Disney. 2 weeks before surgery.

Kayla had school today. She had a so so day. Met with Dr.Brown today to go over things.

Kayla will start her small dose of Chemo on Friday before Radiation. I am thinking Friday will be a long day for her. They will start keeping track of her blood count.

We went grocery shopping cause Kayla's appetite has increased greatly. Very happy about

this...were gaining weight!!! Got home ate and watched The Little Rascals. What a great movie!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS!

Blessed Day

Kayla had a pretty good day. We went to church and made through youth group. She even had enough energy to go to a friends house afterwards.
We met back at church. Kayla decided to join youth choir and the dance ministry. Praise to God. I really wanted her to join youth choir before she became sick. Thank you Lord for speaking into her heart.
Psalms 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go : I will guide thee with mine eye.
She will be singing and dancing in our singing Christmas Tree program at Bannockburn Baptist Church. Hope all can join us. This is our goal!! Dr. Brown said it's good to have goals and positive thoughts.

DAY OF REST

I LOVE THAT SMILE!!!!!!!!!

Kayla was very tired from the Bowie Game. But she had a good time!!!

We went to her brothers(Russell) game and she helped me with concession duty.

Rested the rest of the day,worked on a puzzle,homework and just got ready for church

the next day.

Met Shea & Went To The Bowie Game

Kayla had a very good day today. Went to Radiation, 1 week down and 5 weeks to go.
After her treatment we went to see how Shea was doing and meet her for the first time.
We have spoken to her over the phone but never had the chance to meet her before her surgery. Shea also was very blessed that every thing came out fine. She still has 10% of her tumor and will need Radiation as well but is able to walk.Praise God. Please continue to pray for her family as well.
Kayla rested for little before going to the Bowie game. We went to the game and Kayla was able to be a preteen, walk around and hang with her friends. Bowie lost but we think they had some bad calls. They still played great, they never gave up. That's what I remind Kayla almost everyday. YOU Can't Give Up!!! Thanks Coach Ables!!
Kayla loves to see commets posted! She checks her site everyday.
THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Bad Day

Kayla had a very bad day today.Mom forgot the bedtime dose of her medication. I guess to much sugar before bed!!! Sorry I had to make you smile. I really felt bad.!! :( There nothing like seeing your daughter so sick and knowing that you forgot. School was tough but we made it through it. On the bright side, they will keep her on her meds for a little longer knowing that she really needs them for longer period of time then they thought. It was a restful night for her.
THANK YOU FOR YOU PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS!!!!

POWERADE DAY

I want to start off by saying THANK YOU to Hyde Park @ Bannockburn Baptist school. This is where Trace(Kayla's brother)attends Kinder. Last week Mrs. Brenda Russell(Principal) and staff sent empty powerade bottles home with the students and ask the families to fill them with coins. They then would bring them back in a week during Chapel. She also ask if Kayla could come to Chapel to receive them from the students. It was a huge amount of money that they collected and we can't Thank everyone enough for all their support. Praise God for all the wonderful people my family is surrounded by.

1 Chronicles 29:13 Therefore,our God, we thank thee , and praise thy glorious name.

Kayla had a pretty good day. Radiation went good again. Went to youth group and had a great time. We got lost on the way home and ended up at Basket Robbins. SHHH!! Don't tell anyone.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.

P.S. Kayla also has a new friend(I call her an angel)that we have became close with, her name is Shea Williams and she also too just had a tumor removed from her spine and will be going through Radiation. She is a mother of 2. Please keep her/family in your prayers as well.

Day 2 of Radiation

Kayla had school this morning and was feeling pretty good. Dr. Brown changed her med times around a little to see if it would help the cramping and nausea in the morning. It was cute... Kayla was saying that she had to much homework today!!! Radiation went a lot quicker today,so that was good as well. Kayla felt a little tired tonight...maybe it was all that school work. :)
Over all we had a good day. I was also notifed today of a Benefit that will be happening on
Oct 25, 2008 in Lago Vista for our baby girl.
AGAIN THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.
Prayers
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Psalm 50:15

First Day of Radiation

We had a good day today!! :) Kayla's teacher came for school in the morning.

Then we had lunch and went to radiation. Radiation took about an hour & 1/2 but all went well. Then, of course, we had to stop at Chick Fil A for a milkshake on the way

home. Kayla rested for a little, then her Aunt Tommie came over with Dominic. Followed Grandma and close friends. Little that she knew mom had a whole night planned for her. About 7:00 there was a knock on the door .The LONGHORN ALUMNI BAND had came over to play for her in our front yard. It was GREAT!!! Then some of the BOWIE VARSITY FOOTBALL PLAYERS came over and presented the game ball from a game they had dedicated to Kayla and WON along with a poster and T-Shirt. IT WAS A GREAT NIGHT!!! There wasn't any way better to end the first day of treatment!!!!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS NIGHT SPECIAL FOR OUR ANGEL!!!

PRAISE TO THE LORD!!!

philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strenghthens me"

Thanks Coach Ables!!!!

The Day Before Radiation

We had a bad morning today...Our stomach was hurting really bad this morning.

We really wish we knew what the real reason her stomach still hurts and

needs to vomit.

We made it to church to thank the Lord for all he has done for us,then came

home and took it easy.

A little nervous about starting radiation tomorrow.

THANKS FOR ALL THE PRAYERS!!!!

Getting the news

Today was the day we get the news of what Kayla was looking at for treatment.

Dr. Harrod came to talk to us about Kayla's treatment plan and to talk to Kayla

of what was going on. Kayla is looking a 53 week treatment plan, 6 weeks of Radiation with a little Chemo and then 47 weeks of Chemo. Even through Dr.George removed 100% of the tumor we still need to treat the microscopic cells that were maybe left behind.
We have a long road ahead of us but THANK YOU JESUS that we have our baby girl.
Kayla has been up and eating a little but still not enough. She will be having surgery for her Port(this is for when she start her treatments) on Wednesday along with her spinal tap.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS!!!!

Day 3 of Recovery

Kayla is starting to become wake more but is crying and complain that she can't see clear. So when Dr.George and Nicole(Dr.George's Asst.) came to see her they said that was normal. Kayla would have blurry vision for a week to several weeks. They suggested wearing an eye patch and alternating eyes. She's a little sad today realizing everything that is going on and still in a lot of pain and vomiting. We thought this would have gone away but it still to soon to tell. They also made her walk around and that did not make her happy but it was good for her.
Recieved more gifts and cards today. THANK YOU! Kayla's room is filled with joy and love!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS!

2nd Day of Recovery

After sleeping pretty much throughout the day yesterday,Kayla was still in a lot of pain.Dr. George said she would be,due to how they had to lay her for the surgery. We had to start
waking her up a little today which she wasn't the happiest little ANGEL! :) Her stomach was still very upset especially with and the meds they had to feed her. For those who do not know how we got here, Kayla had be suffering stomach aches and vomiting for the last 6 months that's why they were treating for Acid flux. Kayla received lots of Cards,Ballons and gifts from all great people. WE THANK EVERYONE FOR ALL THE PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS THAT ARE WITH US.
PRAISE:
Praise ye the Lord:for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. PSALM 147:1

Day After Surgery

It was a long night... Kayla slept but would wake up crying and screaming throughout the night.
There was not anytime for sleep. Russell and I felt helpless for our baby girl. This morning they came to let us know that they would be taking Kayla for her MRI and knew that she would
need to be put under once again. It was going to be another hour MRI.. with her neck being stiff and still in a lot of pain she would not make it. About 4:00 Dr. Harrod(oncologist) came to talk to us about the information she received on the type of tumor it was. Dr. George was right on the money..it was his 1st choice. Our Angel was diagnosed with a tumor called MEDULLOBLASTOMA, a tumor that is mostly found in the children of the ages 2-10. She would need Radiation and Chemo. Another long day and night.
Praise for all the prayers and thoughts that were with us.

DAY OF SURGERY

We had a 1:00 o'clock surgery time that ended up to be 4:00.
Daddy and mommy were full of nerves.... Walking down the hall
to those double doors was the hardest thing we ever had to do.
Saying good bye to our angel was even harder. With lots of great
people and the word of God was the most anybody could do at a time
like this. We had to put all that we had in Gods hands.Knowing this was his child.
We got the call at 4:30 to tell us our baby girl was under and they were starting.
After 6 hours of surgery we got the visit from Dr. George. Our baby girl was FINE
and that he was able to remove all of the Tumor without any damage and it was not
stuck on the brain stem. PRAISE THE LORD!!! They still needed to do another MRI
tomorrow and wait for the results of what type of tumor we were looking at.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!!!!

RESULT DAY

WE WERE MOVED TO PICU LAST NIGHT. AFTER A LONG NIGHT IT TURNED OUT TO BE A LONG DAY. WAITING FOR DR.GEORGE,THE NEO SURGEON, TO GET THE RESULTS, WE FINALLY GOT THEM ABOUT 4:00PM. NOT KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT OR THINK WALKING DOWN THE HALL... DR.GEORGE EDUCATED US AS WELL AS SPOKE TO US ABOUT OUR ANGEL. THE RESULTS WERE NOT GOOD!! WE WERE TOLD THAT KAYLA HAD A TUMOR THAT WAS 4 CM AND WAS MOST LIKELY CANCEROUS. ALL 3 GUESSES THAT DR GEORGE HAD IN MIND NEED SOME TYPE OF RADIATION OR CHEMO OR BOTH. THE SCARIEST THING WAS THAT HE WAS NOT SURE IF THE TUMOR HAD ATTACHED ITS SELF TO THE BRAIN STEM AND IF HE COULD REMOVE ALL OF IT.

KAYLA WOULD BE HAVING SURGERY ON THURSDAY...

WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR ALL THE CALLS , SUPPORT AND MOST OF ALL THE PRAYERS.

Kayla Had Been Sick Since March

AFTER BEING TOLD THAT SHE HAD ACID REFLUX AND AN ANXIETY DISORDER

THEY FINALLY DID A CT ON HER. THIS ALL STARTED ON AUGUST 26 AFTER HER

2ND DAY OF MIDDLE SCHOOL. WE WERE WAITING FOR THE TECH(KIM) TO OVER LOOK THE FILMS AND PROCEEDED TO ASK ME TO SPEAK TO THE RADIOLOGIST.

AFTER ABOUT A 30 SEC. CONVERSATION HE TOLD ME THAT OUR PRECIOUS DAUGHTER HAD A TUMOR ABOUT 3 1/2 CM IN HER BRAIN AND NEEDED TO BE ADMITTED INTO DELL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED HER FATHER(W/BOYS @FOOTBALL) AND TOLD HIM THE HORRIBLE NEWS.

WE WENT TO DELL AND THEY ADMITTED HER AND PROCEEDED TO GIVE A MRI LATER THAT NIGHT. LONG NIGHT!!!!!