Thank you so much for your prayers this weekend! We were informed yesterday morning that Chase’s counts had “come back with a vengeance” (ie: his numbers looked really good) and he was admitted for chemo shortly before lunch – residual cold symptoms not withstanding.
Here is a picture from the afternoon…he’s getting another ECHO exam to monitor his heart for chemo damage, but he’s smiling and giving a thumbs up, which I love. Getting an ECHO without screaming is a huge victory for Chase. His skin is so chemo sensitive that the feel of wet or cold is often more than he can handle. The gel used for the exam makes it very difficult for him to be still and stay calm. So proud of him for really working at it yesterday!
And with that, the second to last chemo cycle is well underway.
Moment by moment.
Oh Chase, you brave, sweet little boy. There’s a brochure picture huh Ellie? This is what you call a little boy, in intense treatment and still smiling because He knows God. Next time someone questions whether he is truly ill because of how much he smiles, and they get offended thinking they are being fooled, just tell them “This little boy has a smile on his face while going through intense treatments for his highly aggressive brain tumor, because he knows he is loved by the One who is sovereign over all things! Counting down!
I love this. Sweet, childlike joy in Christ that Chase has just radiates from his eyes. Praying for you guys as always & especially for steadfastness. Can’t believe the time that has past, although I’m sure it has gone A LOT slower for you than for many of us. Love you guys. <3
We sang Matt Redman’s O My Soul in church today and I prayed for Chase and family throughout, praising God for Who He is!!!