The doctor came back a few minutes ago with the preliminary results of the bone marrow biopsy they took this morning. It was not what we were praying for unfortunately. According to Dr. Sayar he sees about 20-25% leukemia cells out of the cells still in the marrow. Mary will start her next round of chemo tomorrow (probably) which will involve 3 or 4 more days of twice a day chemo (same drug as before but 15X stronger). We hope she can handle the 4th day so I guess that's what we pray for now…strength to get through this really disappointing setback. This also means that the original 4-6 weeks is probably 6-8 weeks stay in the hospital.
Windford
Hey Mr. Williams! It's Toni. I just wanted to let you and Miss Mary know that prayers have been and will continue to come your way from my family. The Mary I know is strong and stubborn...and will kick this. Please give her a hug and let her know she is always on my mind. Thank you for taking the time to post updates. Take care of yourselves!
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Mary & Winnie - I know it wasn't the results we wanted BUT I also know that Mary will beat this leukemia and be home before we know. All of our prayers are with you both as we all head down to Terre Haute to compete in our summer games. We are with you in spirit and never very far from our thoughts! Love ya - Ray
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ReplyDeleteI send you prayers of strength, HOPE, love and faith. Keep fighting the good fight. I know it is hard but I know that you are a strong lady.
Ellen
God will take care of you and your family, Mary. Many prayers! "For he shall give His angels charge over you, and keep you in all your ways." Psalm 91:11
ReplyDeleteGod Bless! - Joan W. :)
I have no prayers, only love. A love that is given to an aunt who always seemed happy to see me and made me feel better about myself, to an aunt who has a contagious joy for life. To be honest, I am scared. I am learning that it is okay to be afraid as long as you don't give in to that fear. So it is my hope that when the fight gets extremely intense you remembering that joy for life and the love you have fostered will give you strength. Strength not just because so many people love you, but because you are so deserving of that love.
ReplyDeleteMary and family, you have been in our prayers every day. If anyone can do this it you. Mary, I thank God for the strong family around you to give you love and support. Know we care about and love you lots. Your a tough "old broad", so hang in there. Love and God bless, Marsha & Bob
ReplyDeletejust wanted to let you guys know that dan and i are thinking of you guys and sending lots of love your way. please let us know if you need anything!!!
ReplyDeleteMary thinking of you today and always. Praying for strength to help get you through this. It is now when HE carries us through our difficult times. Winnie, take care of yourself too. Praying for you both and the kids as well. Love you all! Barbara and family
ReplyDeleteMary and Winford and family, I thought I already posted this but here it goes again, I am praying for you all with my whole heart and Mary You are a strong old woman, with the strong Seyfried genes, so I know You will get through this, and once You do we will do another cousin casino trip. Windford take care of Yourself too Love You all, Carla
ReplyDeleteMary I just want you to know I think about you everyday and pray for you. I love you girl and I know you can get through this. You are a tough cookie. I want in on the casino trip when you beat this too.
ReplyDeleteLove you bunches, Beth, Dale and Jessica