Decisions Decisions.....

The weekend zoomed by so quickly when CaCa got to go places and play with QueenQueen and auntie Doris' cat on Sunday. Then Cassidy went into SickKids Monday morning for some check-ups and getting ready for her next chemo on Wednesday or Thursday. Mommy saw the oncologist and the doctor recommended to change and add some of CaCa's chemo drugs to ensure the maximum removal of cancer cells. This recommendation is made based on the "activeness" of Cassidy's cancer cells measured before treatment. Since the type of cancer Cassidy has is a very "strong" and "fierce" type, it is of utmost importance to ensure to wipe out all microscopic cancer cells to avoid the return of cancer. However, like any other chemo drugs, there are side effects that calls for some serious consideration before any decision can be made. The new drugs recommended are "Etoposide" and "Ifosfamide" as replacements for the Cisplatine which is 1 of the 3 chemo drugs they are using for Cassidy. Dr. Jesse has looked up some side effects info on these 2 new drugs and they seems to be very similar to those already being used in CaCa's treatment. And the end date of CaCa's treatment would be moved from May to about the end of July.

Again, we ask that you pray fervently for God to endow wisdom onto Carmen & Andy as they need to make yet another big decision for Cassidy. Pray that God would calm their hearts to be able to hear each other out, pray also that God remove all sayings of man and make them both able to hear only God's voice in guidance, pray that nobody relies on our limited human head knowledges in making such a big decision, pray that the Holy Spirit helps them to submit to God's divine guidance even when things might not make sense to human understanding, pray that God protects the whole family from any disturbance from evil and most importantly, pray that God's will be done unto Cassidy and the rest of the family so that God's Name is glorified.

Despite all the big things going on, it is important for Dr. Jesse to report that the oncologist says as of the time being, Cassidy is considered Cancer Free! Praise God for this report. And truly, Cassidy is enjoying life the best she can between treatments. She made lots of friends at Bloorview and she roams around the whole 3rd floor in her CassiWheels all the time.

Later today, Cassidy will be moving into the room of one of her Bloorview friend who's close to her age and free up her current bed for another 14yr-old girl so Emily, her roommate now, can also be with a friend closer to her age. Cassidy is so excited about the move that she could not even sleep last night. Let's pray that Cassidy gets to share the goodness of God again in her new room so that the blessings of God can be shared with more kids who are also sick and their families.

We talked about our plans to go to DisneyWorld together next year and Cassidy has already picked out all the princess dresses to wear down there. We can't wait for all her treatments to finish in the summer so we can go anywhere we want. Cassidy says she likes to dive into the water and she will show me how she stays under water. Pray that God keeps CaCa's spirit high and her body strong, and brings us all to Disney when the time is right.