Tonight I realized that it was probably time to introduce “Chemo Duck” to EFAMILY.
Yes, I said “Chemo Duck”…
The “Chemo Duck” is a stuffed duck whose name is “Duck” (a little like Chase’s panda bear named “Panda Bear”), and he’s Chase’s new friend.
He was given to Chase by the hospital as a “role play” toy. He (the duck, not Chase) comes complete with a central access port that can be flushed so that Chase can do to “Duck” what we do to Chase. Although, come to think of it, Chase currently comes with an access port too…
He is a fuzzy yellow number (again, the duck, not Chase) with striped pajamas and a scarf to cover his head… a nod to the common chemo symptom of hair loss. At what point ducks ever had hair to lose is currently still a mystery to me…
Picture my sitting on the floor next to Chase, sterile and gloved, trying to perilously clean and “flush” (inject) medicines into small plastic tubes surgically inserted into his arm… all while he sits perfectly still and neither of us do anything to break the sterility of the environment (you know, like, dropping things on the floor). Did I use the word “sterile” a lot? That was intentional.
Enter “Duck”: who is regularly instructed to “sit still” and “be quiet” because “Jesus loves him” (Sometimes I really wish I knew what was going on in Chase’s head).
Presently, Chasey and his “Duck” are sleeping… all sterilized, flushed, and ready for another day.
Here’s hoping all the people and water fowl get plenty of sleep tonight.
Yay! I was wondering when Chase would get his Chemo Duck.
I loved reading this. Thank you for sharing. We are praying for Chase, that the Lord may penetrate His heart and that he may come to faith in Christ at a young and tender age. We pray that the Lord will use this situation for that. We love you guys.
Hi Ellie & Chase –
I’m part of the communications team that works with Chemo Duck and just saw your blog post pop up on my radar today. Thank you so much for sharing your family’s story and introducing Chemo Duck to your readers. How wonderful! We would love to share your blog with our Facebook fans but I wanted to reach out and see if this would be alright with you. Feel free to email me at jordan@trio-solutions.com or lu@chemoduck.org. Thanks!
Dear Ellie, You probably don’t remember me, but I remember when you were “Bubba” in your mom’s womb. Leslie called me about a week or more ago and told me about Chase and what you are going through. You all are definitely in my prayers. GOD IS FAITHFUL and He loves you all sooo much. It is meant for His glory. May the Lord bring total healing in Chase, continue to strengthen and sustain you, bring times of refreshing and glorify His Name.
Sometimes it just boils down to “Lord, I don’t totally understand, but I trust You.” The song that comes to mind is “There is power in the Name of Jesus . . . . . . there is healing in the Name of Jesus!” . . . . . . amen!!!!
Lifting you all in prayer, Sue
Such good news and an adorable friendship between Chase and Chemo Duck! Praying for you without ceasing.