Healing Tornado

Rest has been a tough thing for Tillie to find the last week, with multiple painful infections & chemo side affects.  This photo was taken on Tuesday September 21st, the autumn equinox & day number 18 in the hospital.  Her pain has been so bad that she had morphine throughout the weekend & into this week.  While it's difficult to see her doped up from the medication, it has allowed her to get some much needed rest.

And now her little body has started its comeback!  Yesterday the infection site in her back started to pus, a sure sign that her body is beginning to fight the infection on its own.  And today it is draining!!...who knew we could get so excited about draining pus? :)  While the photo above was soon after another platelet transfusion, it was also after visiting the fish in the lobby aquarium, the first trip outside her hospital room in a week.  Today she had a bit more energy & even giggled for her grandma!  Her platelet & healthy white blood cell numbers are steadily rising, a strict prerequisite to being allowed to go home.  She may be home as early as next week -- which will begin the next phase of this 2-year treatment plan, one in which the Maiers will need more support than ever so be on the look-out for a meal calendar & other ways to support them along this journey!

Our heartfelt gratitude for your continued prayers & support.