Here's the latest on Jill ...

Praise the Lord for continued healing for Jill!


Her dad writes:

"Jill is gaining strength day by day.  Easter Sunday was her first time at church since last August.  She has managed to get out twice in past week to go somewhere and visit friends.  

She still has not driven alone, but has been behind the wheel 3 times, the last time at night.  Next doctor's appointment is not until June 15th - a welcome break to all.  

All to God's glory. 

Prayers for continued building of her strength and endurance and when the time is right, guidance in finding a job.  Blessings to all."

Dean,
With the help of my friend Nikki!
We made this sign.for February 24,2016
Jillian

Jill's dad writes:

One chemo treatment to go.  Jill can tell you - they don't get any easier as you count them down.  

Still more blood work and scans after that, but WE will be grateful when the last one is done, including the blood work after the last treatment - March 1st.  

Thanking God for ALL the support of our Christian family through these months - rides, meals and especially the prayers. 

UPDATE!

Jill and I had a quiet but very nice Thanksgiving at home.  Her brother went to be with family, but brought back leftovers. The last treatment Jill had was 6 of 12.  1/2 way there.  The Neuropathy (tingling hands and feet) not as intense after this last treatment, but the symptoms are lasting longer.  The worst symptom after the last 2 treatments was pain in the stomach from the chemo drugs.   All the medicine in the world and this past Sunday we tried Peppermint tea. Settled her stomach completely and she started feeling hungry and eating much better. Peppermint?  Prayer?  Prayers that caused wisdom to try Peppermint?  GIving Him the glory.  Considering Jill was down another 2 pounds, this is good news.  Even the doctor could see that this last round beat her up pretty good.  Jill is weary of the constant down time and asks frequently if she can stop doing the chemo.  Continued prayers are much appreciated.  Blessings to you and all out there who are continuing to ask how she is, send cards and pray.

September 28, 2015 

Last Monday was the 1st round of chemo. 

 "We" certainly had our good days and bad. We have learned that being nauseous all day, but keeping food down is what's known as a good day. Praise God, over the last 4 days - each day is better. 

Blood sugar levels are out of whack. Prayers for a diet that contains food Jill likes, high in protein, low in sugars that will help her put weight on. 

Sound impossible? Not for the God I serve. (Jill's dad)

Tim, Jill's dad writes on September 18th: Jill had her surgery today to have the port put in. The surgery went well. Rough day for her. Having some pain and got very nauseous this afternoon. Legitimately - complained about being stuck again. Doing better this evening.

Today is the first day Jill felt comfortable walking in the house without using the walker.  

She had her appointment with the oncologist on Monday.  She is scheduled for surgery on September 17th to have the port put in and her first day of chemo is scheduled for Monday September 21st. 

We are seeing smiles on a more consistent basis.  

Although we haven't declared open season on visiting, she has enjoyed the visits she has had.