Things are starting to sink in now. Stephanie and I are down to making a list of things to pack for our trip to Riley Hospital tomorrow morning. I wish it had been a little nicer outside so I could have spent some time with Caylee playing outside, but oh well. Her Grandma Sharlene is staying this next week at our house with her, and she always has fun with Grandma. My family was able to come up this weekend to spend time with us; it was great to see everyone, and Levi got plenty of attention. He, of course, soaked it all up.
Steph's parents are meeting us down at Riley in the morning to keep us company like they did last week, which is much appreciated. It's sure nice to have someone to talk to, especially when your little boy is back in the operating room. They are so good at keeping us calm.
We're not sure how long we will be down in Indy; it may be at least 10 days if Levi has to get started on his first round of chemo. We will know much more tomorrow evening (at least that's what we've been told). Please pray for our little boy, he will be put under with general anesthesia again, and will have to go most of the day without eating. It's hard to convince a 6 week old boy that he needs to wait to eat, but he did so well last Monday that we're hoping he will manage just fine this time too. There are literally hundreds of people around the nation that are lifting him up in prayer, so we are confident that soon Levi's story will be yet another one of countless success stories of little ones beating cancer and leading happy and healthy lives.
We'll keep you posted...
Michael
I am so sorry to hear the news. We will definitely be praying for you and little Levi. If you don't mind, I'll add him to our prayer chain at church. You can never have too much prayer!
ReplyDeleteIs there an address outside of home that we can send communication?
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this news, but we serve an awesome Physician who still performs miracles. I am praying that is what he has in store for little Levi.
ReplyDeleteMichael and Steph-
ReplyDeleteWe got the news of baby Levi as an army of women were gathered to start our annual You Go Girl event at FBC-NV. We women stopped what we were doing and joined together in prayer for Baby Levi!
We are praying and will continue. I have posted your blog on my FB page and warriors are enlisting to pray for your tiny soldier.
Praying for your little guy and your tomorrow.
Melanie D.
Thank you all so much. Yes, please add him to prayer lists - this is very appreciated! It is so humbling and overwhelming to have so many people supporting your little child.
ReplyDeleteJerid - we really don't have an address for a hospital or anything. We're not really sure where we will end up for treatments. We will be able to get stuff sent to our house, Mom is staying here with Caylee for a few days, and I will be back up to the house often.
Love you all!
Michael
Our small group will continue to pray for Levi as he fights this battle. We will also be praying for God's strength and peace for your family. I am a friend of Levi's Grandma and Grandpa Whitesell.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Kathy Morin
We started the prayer chain at Blue Ball. We are praying for all of you. God is good and He is in control. Continue to lean on Him. He will give you the strength and courage to fight this battle with little Levi.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Julie Berlet
I know a God that moves mountains and makes the rocks cry out when I do not. Leukemia is nothing to him!
ReplyDeleteDon't hesitate to ask for whatever you need me to do.
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