Joy is in the hospital
 

Hi everyone, thank you so much for all of the advice and support for Joy and me. She has taken a turn for the worse. Some of her constipation issues have been resolved but she was still in so much pain and her tummy is so swollen the doctor admitted her to the hospital. They did an xray and it did not show anything. So they are doing at CT later today. The doctor feels it is swelling due to her liver not functioning. Her bilirubin is only 1.3 and everything has stayed just about the same since her last blood draw two weeks ago. She's very worried that this is a sign of the end. I just can't believe that. I have to believe that this chemo could still work and others too. But I am worried about her liver just not being able to handle much more. Any advice again and words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. I will update you as soon as we know more. Thank you so much! Jennifer

Hi Jennifer,

I am so sorry to hear that Joy is in the hospital. I don't have any advice; I can only offer my prayers and support. That's good news that her levels are about the same. I hope the doctors can figure out what's going on and ease her pain.

take care,

Thanks for the update. Will continue to pray for Joy. Please take good care of yourself also.

Jennifer I am sorry to hear that Joy is still not well and in the hospital. I have no great advice, except to tell her that we are all praying for her and that she should try to keep some positive energy going. We will send some her way. Hang in there!

I am sick to read this latest news on Joy. I feel it is just a bump. She is a fighter and is no where near the end of this road. Good things are ahead for Joy. She deserves nothing but the best.

My prayers are continuing for you Joy!! As well as all of us sisters!!

Sending prayers to...
 

Joy and you. Take care and God bless.

Sending my love and prayers to Joy. Know you are loved by all of us .

Mary Jo

I am so sorry to read that Joy is in the hospital. I hope the CT scan will reveal what is giving her pain. Sending my love to you both. Michka

Jennifer, my heart sobs hearing she is not feeling well and needed to be hospitalized. Please tell her to be patient with herself as they try to figure out exactly what is happening with her. They will rush to get these answers for her as quickly as possible and it is okay for you to make sure that they are. Your job is to 'not' feel like an overbearing caregiver and mediate the entire process of investigating. Of course this is easy to say and very trying to accomplish.

Joy has every right to feel all of these emotions but we need her to stay strong. The best place to be to expedite these happenings is to be in the hospital, which is an awful place to be when one is this ill. If you asked my opinion I would say too that this is not the beginning of the end for her. I say this from the heart and with all its heartfelt emotions. We have seen miracles here and I believe that we all could be the next one to receive that gift. She is having complications, Jennifer and I say this without belittling the situation for these are the same shoes for which I stand.

I believe with the information they gather for her will allow her to focus on just what fight to fight. I cry as I write but I still believe that this information is vital to the next choices she makes. I take it that this is belly and liver pain? I ask this because my husband (bone/brain mets) is in the worst pain ever in this journey and only sleeps because he passes out from pain. I am worried about him too.

Let Joy know not to lose faith and hope right now and again this is no easy feat. Let the doctors explore and supply her with the facts. Even when the facts look dim, there is always a shimmer of hope. Tell her Believe51 (Marie) loves her and is keeping her in prayer. I pray for you too, Jennifer, your job as a sister and loving caregiver does not go unnoticed. I am so happy to know that this woman I love is surrounded by all things good. Let her know that I believe and have witnessed miracles and I beg for her to have one of her very own. And Jennifer, let her know I still believe. Please breathe Dearheart, we walk besides you all as you find out exactly where she stands.......and remember that 'shimmer', a shimmer is all we need. She is a fighter and I think now she just needs to know what to fight.

We are here for you too. Let her know we only want her to do her best and this family will do the rest! Lots of love.>>Believe51

Prayers and best wishes while Joy gets her pain resolved. Please let her know how much we care and that we're praying and sending love. ma

Oh no. Please let JOy know that we are here praying for her. I do pray that the dr's will have wisdom to treat her.

Dear Jesus, please touch Joy. Heal her body Father and be with her loved ones and give them the comfort that only you can provide. In Jesus name, amen.

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God, please bless Joy.

Jennifer, you are both in my thoughts. All good wishes to Joy from me.

Hopeful

Please let Joy know I am worried about her and that she is in my thoughts and prayers.

Julie

Please let Joy know that I will be praying for her.

Amelia

sending prayers and positive thoughts!

Jennifer, I'm sorry I have no advice to give but will be keeping Joy in my thoughts and prayers.
Please tell her we're thinking of her and wishing her the quickest recovery.

Jennifer BID MEGA PRAYERS going out Joy during this difficult time. Prayers for you as well and teh family.

I hope they can find out what is causing her pain.

I'm praying for you both and for the drs that treat her. Please let her know we love her.

Tonya

Jennifer,

I am praying for our dear Joy and feel positve that this is something other than cancer. I pray that the doctor's will quickly get to the bottom of this problem and she will be on the path to recovery!

hugs,
shobha

I am with you....it is time for a deep breath, some rest in the hospital and some ANSWERS. Please tell Joy to fight as there is an answer.

It was only a couple of days ago that she was able to get the constipation issue resolved. That has to make you week. OK...one issue resolved. Now...on to the next one. The CT will certainly provide further insights.

I was on another site and one of the women there took a break from drugs for a couple of weeks to regain their strength. Could Joy take a break, possibly investigate a non-chemical alternative?

Please let Joy know that her Colorado sister is cheering for her...jumping up and down.

Lori

So sorry to hear the news. Will be praying that
the Drs. can find a way for her liver to recover
so she can have treatment. Sending healing
thoughts and I am so glad she has you to report
to us.
Take care
patb

Jennifer, thanks for the update on Joy. Please know that I am praying for her,too. Know, too that God is real and He cares about and loves Joy deeply.
"Father, please be with Joy right now. You know exactly what she needs and I pray that you would supply that need. Fill her with peace as she turns to you for comfort and healing." The Bible says in Isaiah 26:3 " You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You."
Take care!
Darlene

Jennifer
Please let Joy know she is in our hearts, and many prayers are being said for her right now, I hope the CT gives answers and she can continue to feel better. Give her a big hug from all of us, and our love

Jennifer,

My prayers are with you. Give Joy a big hug on my behalf.

Paty

Sending big prayers and hugs to our dear sweet smiling Joy from Canada.

all the best
caya

Keeping Joy and the whole family in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer, thanks for keeping us informed. Please tell Joy how much we lover her and that she is in our thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear that Joy is at the hospital. I pray that the source of her pain is not cancer related, nor related to her liver. I pray that soon her doctor will find out what is going on, and that she will feel much better.
Thanks for keeping us updated.
A big hug to Joy.
KarlaV.

Dearest Joy I am praying for you too..
'Eil na r'fa na la"
"G-d please heal her now"


Marcia

Please tell Joy this is NOT the beginning of any end - she needs to stay strong and keep fighting. We are sending prayers, strength and well-wishes.
Love, Flori

Dear Joy ~ thinking of you ~ wishing you comfort, peace and pain-free. Stay close to your Higher Power.
Much love to you.

Blessings always
Hermiracles

Please add me to the prayer group as well... You are a very special person to the group. Charlotte

I too will be praying for both of you. I also hope the data/info they collect by scanning her etc. lead her to best treatment she can get and she is soon feeling better.

I pray for inspiration to the medical people that are taking care of her as well.

Prayers going out for Joy from the Bahamas. I pray she is comfortable , and knows how much she is loved.
" Where there is life there is hope"
God Bless,
linda

Jennifer,
Thank you for the update, even tho (and maybe especially because) it was a tough one. Your sister is a great lady and a strong one, please let her know how much we love her, and are praying for her well being.

You are also an amazing sister, thank you for being there to support Joy.

Much love
Chris

praying for joy, that she receive everything she needs- peace, comfort, strength, courage & the endless love & support that we can offer to get her through this.
and to her family, keep the faith~

Dear Jennifer,

I am so sorry to hear that Joy is in so much pain. I know it's a long shot, but her symptoms sound much like mine a couple of months ago. I am NED, but developed a new food intolerance (different from allergy & can't be found with bloodtest). Laxatives got things moving, but my stomach was still painfull and it felt as if it was inflated. I turned out to be sensitive to rice. But ofcourse it could be almost any food. It might be worth looking into.

Jacqueline

Joining in with all the prayer warriors here.

Jennifer, please let Joy know that she has touched everyone here and we are praying for a good outcome and recovery!

Jennifer,

I am thinking of and praying for you and Joy. I am hoping that her pain is residual from the other issues. Even though they may have been resolved, my brother ended up in the hospital for 5 days after a serious bout with constipation. I am going to hope, hope, hope that this is just a minor glitch in the scheme of things and that she will get through it soon and be able to continue her treatment. She's a fighter!!! :)

Take care,