Urgent Prayer Request

Sorry it's been a while since I've posted anything, but there really hasn't been anything to post. Wendy hasn't had a treatment or appointment for about 2 weeks, and she is feeling very well! She has asked me, though, to ask you all to pray about tomorrow. Wendy will have a CT scan early tomorrow morning. If the results show that the tumor is still there but that the chemo is working, she will immediately have a heavy treatment. If the results show that the chemo is not working, she will not take another treatment and they will discuss what to do next. If the tumor is completely gone, then the worship celebration party is at my house!! Wendy is understandably anxious about what the results will show. She is also concerned that her surgery will be scheduled around the first day of school. Please pray for Wendy to have peace about tomorrow, that any surgery could be postponed until after the children are settled in school, and that she will not feel any serious effects from the chemo if she has to take it. Thanks so much for all of your prayers!!

Day After Medium Treatment

I feel I can best sum up Wendy's condition today by recounting our phone conversation today. When she answered in a surprising strong voice, I asked what she had been doing today. She replied, "Oh, just pressure-washing the sidewalk." So, yeah, she's feeling pretty good! Yesterday at her treatment, Nurse Jennifer (she got Jennifer again!) is amazed that she hasn't lost her hair. She won't take a treatment next week, and then will return on July 31st for a CT scan to see how the chemo is working. Please continue to pray for Wendy to feel well and for complete healing. Thanks to everyone for praying and for bringing food - it is appreciated more than you will ever know!

Today's Treatment

Wendy's treatment today begins with lab work at 11:30am. It is scheduled to be a "medium" treatment, which doesn't take as long as a "heavy" treatment and shouldn't have as many side effects. I'll update her condition later after the treatment. Thanks for your prayers!

This is a picture of Wendy and Nurse Jennifer, our answer to prayer!

Doing Well

Wendy is feeling much better after this treatment than she did after the last one. She was able to eat Thursday night, was not feeling sick yesterday, and was able to go out today - all things she wasn't really able to do after the last one. Praise God!!!! The dr. ordered that more anti-nausea medication was to be given to her during the treatment, and this helped a great deal. Wendy's next treatment is scheduled for next Thursday, the 16th. Please pray that the treatments are working, and that Wendy will continue to feel even better!

If you haven't heard about the surprise we are having, please email me at traceydecicco@roadrunner.com. Thank you all for your prayers and all of your help!

A Fabulous Day!

Have I mentioned how AMAZING God is?! We have been praying for Wendy to have a good day since today's treatment was a "heavy" one. Our prayers were sooooo answered! First, Jennifer was Wendy's nurse, and they spent the time (4.5 hours) encouraging each other and talking about their faith in God. Then, Wendy had been unable to eat during the last treatment due to issues with her surroundings. Those were miraculously gone today, so she was able to eat lunch during her treatment! I just spoke with her and she isn't feeling sick at all! She was able to eat supper without any problems. The dr. told her today that she will have one more "medium" treatment next week and then they will perform another CT scan. If the scan shows that the chemo isn't working, she won't have any further treatments and proceed with surgery. If the scan shows that the chemo is working, they may perform one more "heavy" treatment before surgery (I'm hoping they are able to do it instead of surgery). Nurse Jennifer told her today that she has seen patients whose CT scan showed complete healing and surgery wasn't necessary, and that she was praying for that to be Wendy's case. Let's all pray for that. God has shown up big time today - He can do so much more than we can ever imagine! Please also pray that Wendy isn't as sick this time as she was with the last treatment. I'll update the blog with more after we see how she feels tomorrow. Thanks everyone!!

You Are Amazing, God!

We prayed, and God heard us: Wendy's nurse today was Jennifer!!!! When God answers prayers, hopsital staffing schedules are no match. I haven't heard anything more from Wendy, but as soon as I do, I'll update everyone about her condition. Thanks for praying!

A Quick Request....

Please pray that Wendy's nurse on Thursday is Jennifer. She is Wendy's favorite nurse, and Wendy feels most comfortable with her. Jennifer was not scheduled to be working in Wendy's area on Thursday, and she told Wendy that she would pray that somehow she would be moved to Wendy's area that day. Wendy is asking us to pray as well. Thanks!!

Prayer Lists

I need a favor, please! I would like to collect copies of all of the church prayer lists that Wendy's name is on. If Wendy is on your church prayer list or on one to which you have access, would you please send me a copy? (I have one from Hayden FBC and Northbrook FBC.) I know it would be a huge encouragement to her to see all of the people who are praying for her. You can give it to me or my mom (I know all of you around Hayden would see her more often than me), or you can mail it to me at:

Tracey DeCicco
21821 US Hwy. 31
Vinemont, AL 35179

I'll be happy to reimburse you for the cost of mailing it to me. If you haven't heard about the surprise we are planning, please see the previous post and email me at traceydecicco@roadrunner.com. I'd post details here, but rumor has it that Wendy has been known to check out her own blog! ;)

Have a great Fourth of July! God bless all who have fought for our freedom! Happy Birthday to our dad, Tommy Anderson! We love you, Grand-dad!