Fellow fighters update #4

Many of you have been praying for these dear fellow fighters so just wanted to give a quick update on how they’ve been doing.

Tabitha
Enjoying some laughs while face-timing with my nieces! 😆

 My dear niece Tabitha finished her first 28 day round of chemo today! She has been a trooper through her admissions, many tests, needle sticks, injections, and of course taking her meds!  Recently, I’ve been thinking of her whenever I get poked and prodded and find inspiration to persevere knowing that my precious niece is fighting everyday. Please keep Tabby, her parents and older sister in prayer.

Ryan Smith
Ryan has been steadily recovering from his transplant last month. He is eagerly awaiting to go home soon pending his blood levels continue to rise and his nutrition improves as he’s been battling nausea. Ryan is a true warrior who has persevered in faith through so many setbacks throughout his battle with cancer and he will continue to press on. Please pray for full recovery and healing through this transplant.

Mary Lou 
Unfortunately, Mary Lou’s transplant which was scheduled for next week is on hold as she somehow got the coronavirus. Please pray for full recovery and her future transplant in the midst of everything going on. She has been keeping her head up in faith despite the many detours she’s faced. An amazing fighter rolling with the punches. 

Trent 
Trent’s recent bone marrow biopsy was negative so he is in remission! Praise God!!🤗

Please continue to keep Ron and Mrs. Oh in your prayers too as they persevere with their respective treatments and battle the side-effects everyday. 🙏

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