Consolidation

So much has happened since my last post. I was able to spend most of December in California, and was able to see Kevin, Renee, and Kendyl many times. It felt so good to finally be so close, and be able to help out in any way they needed. Of course, when it was time to leave I was not ready, as I was not sure when I would get to see all of them again. All three of them are so dear to my heart, and it continues to be so difficult being so far away. The one thing that made it a bit easier to leave was knowing how well Kendyl is doing, and I just continue to pray for more good days than bad!

In December Kendyl finished her first month of treatment, and her leukemia is officially in remission! This is an answer to so many prayers, and it was so exciting to hear this news. Unfortunately, her treatment doesn't stop just because she is in remission, and on December 28th she entered into the next phase of treatment called consolidation. This phase is 10 months long, and Kendyl is currently in her third week of treatment. She continues to respond well to the treatment, and since her medications have been changed, she is once again the happy and fun loving little girl she was when this all started. She is also getting stronger, and starting to try and get around on her own again. So many positives have happened in the past few weeks, and I praise God for that. I just continue to pray that she will not have any major side effects from her treatments, and that Renee and Kevin will have the strength and peace of mind they need to take care of her on a daily basis.

At the end of each post I feel it is necessary to just remind those reading why this website was set up. To this day Kevin and Renee have not asked for any money, yet their finances have definitely been effected by this. Renee continues to be on disability from work, and although Kevin is working, he is having to take time off to help with Kendyl. No one should give who is not comfortable doing so, but if you feel like you would like to help, please do so. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this, and please continue to keep Kevin, Renee, and Kendyl in your daily prayers.