Hi Everyone!
Yesterday, Sharon was called to come to the hospital. She was put on a special IV because they found out that she has a high count of calcium in her blood. She has to do this every 4 weeks and it takes about 3 hours per time. Most of the results are in, it is confirmed that she does have multiple myeloma, which is cancer of the blood and it's attacking her bones. In theory, it is not curable but the doctor said they have come a long way with medications and they are going to do everything they possibly can. They also started her on steroids, which is to try and start fixing the blood problem almost like a mild chemo. They also want an MRI done, they're hoping for Wednesday, June 18. For further treatments, she will either have to go to London or Toronto, for radiation, bone marrow stem cells transplant of her own or worst case, bone marrow donor transplant.
We feel a little more relieved now that we have some answers and know what direction we are heading. We, as a family, are very thankful for all the support given to us in this time of need. "Nothing happens by chance."
With much love,
Pete, Sharon, Natasha, Heather and Shaun
7 comments:
Thanks for the update Pete and Sharon. We wish you strength and God's blessings in all that lies ahead for you. May he bless the doctors with wisdom for your treatments. We continue to pray for your family. Love Albert and Chris
Sharon & family:
May God give you patience and strength to cope with your cancer. We will continue to pray for you as well as the doctors who will be treating you. God bless.
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go"
We are praying for you!
James & Sonja Heeringa & Family
Dear Pete & Sharon and family,
We also continue to pray that God will give you the strength and patience needed during this difficult time. If we can do anything to help you know we're only a phone call away.
With Love,
Fred&Arlene and family
Dear Pete and Sharon and kids
We are praying daily for you all!! May He give you the grace, mercy and strength to be able to rejoice in the LORD always, knowing that His way is perfect.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus".
May you continue to feel His loving arms around you all as He carries you through this difficult time.
Love, Peter and Petra and boys
dear pete and sharon, children, and nordeman and oosterhoff families
we continue to think and pray for you all in this diificult time.
we pray that God will grant you peace and patience to deal with this situation day by day.
Also much strength to you, sharon, as you undergo treatments and much testing.
We know that God is a God of mercy, and He, as the great physician, holds you all in the palm of His Almighty hand.
He will never leave you or forsake you.
all the best.
always in our thoughts and prayers...
Brian and Ina and family
Pete Sharon and Family
May God give you all the strenght you are in need of. May He bless the hands of the doctors and the treatments. Our prayers are with you. Alex Shan and Family
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