Round 7: ✔

We are back in Vancouver and back to cancer life. While we were home last week, we got a call from our doctor on Monday saying Kenzi was booked for chemo to start Wednesday morning and to arrange a zoom meeting for the next day. At that meeting they informed us that they consulted with the adult tumor board and they all agreed that it was best to try some more chemo before proceeding with surgery. Kenzi's tumor is still very large, which was crushing news. It is turning to a jello-like consistency, which is positive and means it's most likely dying, but this also makes it difficult to remove. They reached out to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto and the doctors there also agreed to look at her case and see if they have any other ideas. Unless they come up with something different, the plan is to bump up 3 of her rounds of chemo and then proceed with the surgery. This will give them time to get a full surgical team in place and give the chemo some more time to hopefully shrink the tumor. While this is definitely not what we were hoping for or expecting, we are thankful for our doctors and so many resources that are available to put the best plan in place for Kenzi. 

Kenzi and I left on Tuesday after our meeting to head back to the apartment. It was difficult to leave, but not as bad as the last time. I knew Wes and the other kids would be joining us in a few days. We were due at the hospital at 8:00 am for an echocardiogram and were able to find a Denny's for breakfast before chemo started at 11:00. Kenzi was admitted just one night for her 2 day round of chemo and we were back at the apartment by Thursday afternoon. Everything went smoothly and Kenzi was feeling well, which we are always thankful for. We had a quiet couple days and Wes and the kids came down this afternoon. We are always thankful for time spent together, even if it can't be at home in Vernon. It is a nice break from the smoke for them all, although they seem to have brought some of it with them. 

This week has been tough and we are still trying to process it. We had our meeting and left so quickly that it didn't really sink in. It's come in waves over the next several days, with so many feelings of frustration, doubt, anger and sadness. When that happens, God always pulls us closer to Him and we're so thankful for that. We know that He loves us and is working all things for our good, but we need that reminder on weeks like this. Please don't stop praying for healing for Kenzi and for continued trust and peace as we walk each day. We are so thankful for your love and support and we see so many blessings even through this difficult time in our lives.  

O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted;
    you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear. ~ Psalm 10:17

God is our refuge and strength,
    a VERY PRESENT help in trouble. ~ Psalm 46:1

A special visitor at the hospital

The whole family back together ❤


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  1. Greta Veenendaal7 August 2021 at 20:07

    What a comfort in the words of Psalm 46:1
    Wishing your family that strength in the days ahead!🙏💖

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