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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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