Friday, November 14, 2008

"If we are facing in the right direction,all we have to do is keep on walking"Buddhist saying

Sorry that it has taken me so long to post an update on Miss Zoey.We finally have internet access in the room but I haven't had the computer with me the last few days.The computer that can be used by the 4th floor,yes,one computer for the entire floor, seemed to be occupied each time I passed by the room today. I had to wait until I was home tonight but once again I am so tired.My eyes were extremely heavy driving home tonight.That scary kind of heavy that it seems that they will for sure not stay open before you hit your end destination.Next week I will have a computer with me and in my down time during the day it will be so much easier to post.I have so many things that happen throughout the day that are worth sharing but at days end exhaustion takes over.Tonight another quickie.The news of the day is that Zoey has zero blasts.Great news,to say the least.I was nervous that Round Two would happen before her body had a chance to recover.I know she would have been fine but there were increased risks and that would have kept me on edge for sure.Now her counts can come up and her g-tube can heal and maybe we will even get a chance to come home in between rounds.That would be great,for everyone.We all are beyond exhausted.Joe is probably the one that is showing the stress the most.In fact he just woke up with a nightmare ..again.Second time this week.Poor baby.His mind is so full of stuff.Zoey was more lively today, thanks to a red blood transfusion.I took pictures of the little darling over the last few days but in the rush to get home I left the camera at the hospital.Tomorrow I will catch up with photos and a few stories I wanted to share with you but for now,I have got to call it a night.For now, I head to bed thankful that Zoey weathered the day so well and immensely thankful that her numbers will be given a chance to kick back to normal.For now I take a deep breath and go to bed wishing we all were asleep under the same roof but knowing,until then,if we can follow Zoey's lead and remain strong,we will see ourselves through this.Thanks for those prayers.They did the trick.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are all so glad that Zoey's numbers finally did what they were suppposed to do. I think, especially at this time of giving thanks, God has given to all of the Needhams a wonderful bit of Thanksgiving - and to the rest of us who follow your journey, too. Are prayers and wishes go out to you all everyday. Miss you guys...

R from Otisco

Anonymous said...

Hi Heather, when have so many people prayed for "zero"....??? I kept checking for your posts and am so relieved to hear the good results. Love the quote about keeping walking forward and we'll get there. Give Joe a huge hug for me, that little sweetheart. Am thinking of all of you with lots of love and healing energy. Look forward to the pictures and Zoey coming home! And you getting rest, and Mark too, and all of you home together. xo xo xo Christi Harman

Jackson's Blog said...

Good News Heather! I will continue praying for Zoey and your family! Also, praying for you all are able to be home together! Meghan

Anna said...

Heather, So glad for this bit of good news. You and your family are under His wings. Just Stay there dear one. If you get a chance send me an e-mail. Pansi2@aol.com - Anna

Cheri said...

Yeah for zero!!!! Way to go Zoey, what a relief. I hope the news helped you to sleep a little sounder.

Praying for Joe too! :)

Carey said...

That's great news! No blasts is a wonderful sign. Go get some sleep now

Anonymous said...

Yeah for no blasts. Hoping you all will have some family time at home, very soon. Hugs to everyone





Bluebelle

Anonymous said...

Mark and family - I ran into Lisa and she told me of your trials - our prayers and thoughts are with you. Chris Stopen and family

Kari said...

So happy to read good news. I hope you can have a restful sleep. The prayers will continue!

Jeanette said...

Great news! You have a lot of prayers heading your way!!!

Anonymous said...

She comes through again! Way to go Zoey! How does she manage all this with a smile on her face? I am praying for future good news.
Love, kathleen

Barbara said...

What a sweet little angel you have. She is an inspiration to all of us. I can't even imagine the pain that your family is suffering. I am keeping all of you in my prayers daily. Hang in there and know I am thinging about you often. Geralyn gave me your blog and I check it daily.
Barbara