Prayers for Deandra

[gma718]

I just wanted to post and let everyone know that Deandra is in the hospital...I do not really have any significant details except she needs a blood transfusion, multiple tests and IV antibiotics...Please pray for her......I am starting this prayer circle for her....Deandra I am right there beside you taking your hand...we all love you and want you to know we are thinking of you and praying for you...There is strength in numbers and we are all here for you...Love ya! Gia

[Sandymac]

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday a few days early !! Have yourself an absolutely fabulous time in NYC !! Hope the weather cooperates for you ! Have a fun and safe trip

Love,
Sandy

[dian07]

Hey there, kid.  Nothing new to add.....just wanted you to know that someone who is sitting in the frozen tundra of NW Iowa is thinking about you.  Hospitals stink....in more than one way!   I hope you guys are able to get to NYC really soon and that you paint the town red!  Take care and just keep putting one foot in front of the other....
Happy Birthday !
I am glad you have Luke in your life......tell him "hi" for me...he's lucky to have you.
Peace.
dian

[gma718]

I am thrilled you are going to still be able to go to NYC!!! You will fit right in with your spiffy personality!!! I know I have posted on your carepage....But I cant tell you in so many words how much you inspire me and everyone else...Dont thank me for starting the prayer circle...I need to Thank you for teaching me so much...making me a better person....You are my hero Deandra....Have a wonderful birthday.....Noone deserves it more than you Honey!!! Have a nice juicy steak...one of my faves!!! ;) Love ya,  Gia

[crecco]

Deandra,
   I am keeping you in my prayers that your counts will come up and you are home, packing and ready to leave tomorrow. That is my birthday wish for you.
  I am sorry you couldn't leave as planned, but like you siad, New York just wasn't ready yet. They needed a few extra days to prepare for you!
  And should you have to choose, pick the horse ****. The horse is a bigger animal so there for must be better for you. But don't worry, you will be eating steak in no time, and after horse ****, it will taste even that much better.
   I hope I made you smile. Look out New York, cause here she comes!
        Love Chris

[JC145]

You have a wonderful time in NYC with your wonderful man.  Judy

[ireneo]

Hey, you could ask for some whipped cream on that hospital jello. Yeah, not the best way to spend your birthday. You can just celebrate extra hard and long once you get out. You deserve a birthday week. Rest up.

Irene

[Hindat]

I am so sorry you are having to spend your birthday in the hospital but I am glad you are going to get to go on your trip.  I hope you and Luke have a great time and are able to forget about this cancer stuff for awhile.  Happy Birthday

Linda

[Searching48507]

I knew there was a reason I woke up so darn early.  Deandra, continue to keep your spirit and strength.  You're absolutely right, NYC needs a couple of more days to get ready for your whirlwind.  Happy Birthday and God Bless.

Karen

[Brownie3321]

I don’t think NYC was ready for a fighter of my magnitude…not just yet anyway. Sigh…I’m still in the hospital. Unfortunately when they checked my blood counts this morning, they were still quite low. I had to be given another blood transfusion. I asked if they could screen the blood I was given to make sure the person donating was a fighter like Mike Tyson, and had genes like Angelina Jolie. It couldn’t hurt. I’ve had throbbing headaches causing me to A) throw up and B) request that all sharp objects be out of reach for fear I would use them. Dr. Fleagle ordered an MRI and thankfully, it showed I had a sinus infection. Why am I thankful? NO INTERNAL BLEEDING or signs of progression to the brain. The plan is to be released tomorrow or Sunday provided that my blood counts are higher and/or no signs of further infection or fever.  We are still going to NYC; we just had to push it back to Monday. Sadly, our tickets could not be changed. Well, we could change them but with the fees and new flight prices, it was cheaper to just purchase new tickets. UGH!! Luke said it was a small price to pay, his exact words were ‘I don’t care how much the tickets are, I am taking you to NYC for your birthday!’ Did I mention how great he is? Sunday is my actual birthday, and he had this whole night set up complete with dinner at a fancy steak restaurant and Broadway show afterwards…but it looks like I may be in this hospital celebrating the big 29. I looked at the hospital dinner menu and my choices were dog sh!t or horse sh!t…DELISH! Ok, done with the pity party – I will be in NYC on Monday and that’s all that matters. Thank you for all the prayers ladies!! I need all the support I can get. Love, Deandra

[JC145]

AH .. New York ... I pray you have a wonderful weekend in the Big Apple.  Judy

PS:  Happy Birthday

[crecco]

Deandra,
   I join the others in prayer that you will be home and out of the hospital by today. And hopefully you will be feeling much better. Chemo can take so much out of you, esp when it is something so harsh as Gemzar. So hopefully the transfusion has everything leveled out again so you do not feel quite so bad.
  If it is any consolation at all, I did find that the longer I was on Gemzar, that the horrid side effects did seem to ease off some.
  Praying that you are home, packing and getting ready to head for New York. And that you will have a wonderful birthday tomorrow.
  Love Chris

[martha27]

I would also like to joing ur prayer group for  Deandra..  KEEP  UR HEAD UP GIRL

[dawnlyn]

Deandra,

I too am hoping and praying that you will be out by Friday and ready for your trip.  I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed.....I hope all goes well...Love, Dawnlyn

[marie3B]

I am encouraged by your strength.  I have not been able to work a day since diagnosis.  Here you are able to go to work even on chemo.  It is not just because you are young.  It is because you are so strong.  Love, Marie

[nyc lady]

Deandra - Hope you make to the big apple....we would love to see you here and enjoying yourself....hey, if you need anything while you are here...remember you have a friend in NYC!!!!!

Hoping you are feeling better everyday.

Pam

[silver&gold]

Sending extra prayers that you are out of the hospital Friday , on your way to a wonderful Birthday trip , you deserve it so much !

Keeping everything crossed for you .

  Love Angie

[Brownie3321]

How did I know there would be a prayer circle for me on the forum even though I had not posted an update?!?! I have wonderful friends like Gia who reads that I am in the hospital and immediately posts a prayer circle in my honor. It's exactly what I needed! Thank you Gia. . I was admitted on Tuesday because my blood counts had dipped dangerously low, requiring a blood transfusion.  I did start the new chemo on Jan 7th, and had the 2nd infusion on Jan 14th. Unfortunately, I have not handled it well. It started with a cough/cold/flu on Jan 10th, and continued to escalate until I was so sick, I couldn’t make it through one of my color clients at the salon. When I went in for blood work, they saw how low my counts were and immediately admitted me to the hospital for the transfusion, IV antibiotics, chest scan, and a few other tests. My chest scan came out clear, thank God! I had the transfusion Tuesday and have been receiving IV antibiotics every 8 hours. I am supposed to be leaving to NYC for my birthday on Jan 24th. Luke planned this trip for us months ago, and it is supposed to be my birthday present.  Dr. Fleagle is aware of this trip and is trying to do everything in his power to get me out of here by Friday night. The concern is that my counts won’t be high enough, or they will take me off of the antibiotics too soon causing another infection. I am very upset by this. If you all remember, the last time I went on vacation (Hawaii) I was in the ER room the first day due to the painful rashes and blistering of my feet due to chemo side effects. Why does this have to happen days before my trip?!? Please pray for me that I will be out of this hospital by Friday feeling better and ready to hit the big apple. I’m keeping a positive mind. No one wants to see me in here past Friday…it won’t be a pretty sight. Remember my colorful language?? Enough said. As far as the chemo, I will still be receiving the same drugs, but they will be lower dosages. The low blood counts are a result of the chemo, not cancer progression. Gemzar and Carboplat - not an easy combo, I'll tell you that!
Oh Jan, I see now what you went through when you were in and out of the hospital with the Gemzar!!!!
I want to thank you for all of your support, well wishes, prayers, and thoughts. You all are an amazing group of sisters - I love you all!! D

[Mags711]

Joining in the circle.  All my positive energy coming your way.  You are one of the strongest people I have 'met' on this forum and I believe you will continue your fight.  I know your friends and family will not let you get down.  Hugs, Maggie

[kmccarthy]

Deandra, we are all praying for you. Keep your spirits up and know that you are cared for and thought about often during this difficult time.

Kelly

[SimplyStar]

Hold fast Deandra, we are with you in love and spirit , holding hands and lifting our prayers to Jesus for healing.   Marty

[dawnsnyder]

My prayers remain with you as always.  You get strong Little One...I know you can get through this chemo even stronger as you have with each of the others you have went too.  Warm Hugs and Prayers...Dawn

[ireneo]

Holding on tightly. Praying fervently. Tears. . . .

[nyc lady]

sending lots of positive thoughts!!!!

Love,
Pam

[TrudieC]

I am taking Laurel's hand in prayer and sending you positive thoughts.  You will get stronger and make it through this setback.  Hugs, Trudie