Lily hit a bump in the road today with her chemo. She had a reaction to one of the chemotherapy drugs. They chemo was immediately stopped, but she had to have an epi pen injection. Because of the way her body reacted to the chemo then the subsequent injection, we were admitted to the hospital to make sure she was ok.
Even though we knew a reaction to the chemo was possible, it was still a scary experience for us. Because Lily is a thinker and it takes her a little time to process what she experiences and feels, bedtime was a challenge for her. We spent a lot of time talking through the events of the day and how the epi pen was scary and unexpected.
As a result of her allergic reaction, she will not receive that specific chemo drug again. There are alternatives that she will take, but the way we get them will change. Instead of just getting chemo on Thursday, for the next two weeks she will have to go to clinic Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
We are hopeful that we will be able to go home tomorrow.
We are so thankful for your thoughts and your prayers. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.
Lord God...Show us Your glory in healing Lily! In the name of Jesus! Amen.
Lord God, Jehovah Rophe, I ask for Your healing hand to be on Lily this evening. Give her Sabbath rest from the difficult day that she had. Hover over her as she sleeps and help her to feel You near. Give her dreams that will encourage her and help her to navigate the days ahead and the change in chemo with peace and courage. I pray that You, the God of all Peace, will crush satan under the feet of the entire Beam family. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray. Amen.