Well more than two weeks have passed since Bekah had the bone marrow transplant. Dick and I know there is nothing we can do for Bekah from this distance except pray and send little sillies but it is the adults we have worried about more. Thinking of things to make their life easier is the only way we can help. It has been especially hard for Dick as he and his son are both introverts (tho Dick is a Chatty-Cathy compared to son Rich!) and my engineer is a big-time problem solver. This 'problem' just needs time to resolve, not any solutions he can offer.
The strain on a marriage can be brutal and we don't want to see theirs crack. A lot of mothers go through this but we have been hard pressed to lighten the load much for Sharlah. This post
CaringBridge / prayersforbekah / Welcomereally got to me with the loneliness of Sharlah and Bekah being in Tucson while Rich, Michael and home are in Mesa. Day 18 has a 'nice' picture of Bekah sitting up and playing, which is great to see.
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Hi. I am sorry it has taken a few days for me to update Bekah's web-page. The computers here have been having problems. I get on and then it shuts down while I am in the middle of working.
Bekah is in relatively good health considering the circumstances, but still we do not have cell growth.
Please keep praying!
I have been lucky to meet 3 other BMT families here at the Ronald McDonald House. Their children are at different stages of the process, but it is nice to talk with them. Some of their stories are overwhelming. I try not to think that some of these same things could happen to Bekah, but it is a very real possibility. Please, please keep praying for Bekah's health to return.
I think I am emotionally drained. I know Rich is tired and drained too. I feel badly because we really don't even get to see each other. It's like we pass each other and take turns with Bekah when he is here. Michael has a cough so he didn't get to see Bekah this weekend. Bekah was so sad, but understands that if he gets her sick it means a longer stay IN the hospital. I am here alone so much of the time, that when my grandpa and uncle stew got here, I just cried. It felt so good to have a huge hug! That's just what I needed! I know they are only here for a few days, it is so wonderful to have them here supporting us.
It is the boost I needed to keep my spirits up.
Thank-you Sage, Jennifer & Isabelle, Gayle & Steve, Michelle A. and Shannon A. Bekah got your gifts and loves them! (That was so nice of you.) I also have hung up each of the cards she has received from everyone on her hospital wall.
I read each card she recieves- to her and she always asks..."Do I know them?" How wonderful it is that she is so loved! While Bekah really does love these (and we are grateful too!), the real gift to us is your constant prayer. I know that it makes a difference in her as well as us.