Yesterday and today were "easy" days as we only had a handful of appointments. Brianna's Grandpa Sharp and Aunt Faith left Monday morning and we are looking forward to more visitors throughout the week.
Sunday evening after I completed the update Brianna received some AWESOME mail! The JONAS BROTHERS sent Brianna their autographed photo. She thought that was very cool!
We have enjoyed watching a number of movies...again thank you for the Netflix account! It is awesome!
The doctors are beginning to wean Brianna off of the steroid medication which causes the worst side effects that she experiences. (relentless appetite, bloating of the face and stomach, inability to sleep well, and some joint pain among others) For all that she is experiencing she is absolutely a brave, courageous young lady!! She has been on steroids since she was diagnosed over a month ago and over the past two weeks the doctors have slowly reduced the medication and will continue keeping a close eye for any symptoms. As radiation shrinks the tumor, steroid medication will continue to be reduced.
WE ARE 50% DONE WITH RADIATION!! We passed her doctor in the hallway and he gave her their secret handshake and a kiss on the forehead! He is wonderful with Brianna as I am sure he is with all of his patients. He has four kids of his own ages 7,5,3,1 so you can just imagine how he is with his patients!
Please continue to pray for the radiation and chemotherapy to do their job, for the doctors to find a cure and for God to show us his mercy. We have alreay witnessed so many blessings and miracles along the way and will continue to pray for the ultimate healing when Brianna is able to return home happy, healthy and tumor-free!
We would like to let Max's family know we are praying for them as well! We can't wait to come home to meet you in person! God Bless you and your family! You're in our thoughts and prayers! We are praying for God to give you strength and courage to help you through this very difficult time. If you need us we will be there to support you!!
Bree's Parents
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