Transplant is OVER!!
Layla’s stem cells were infused at 10am this morning and the entire process was finished at 10:20. She did FABULOUS with absolutely no complications! She will stay hooked up to all the monitors for 6 hours just in case there are some residual blood pressure or respiratory issues, but so far she’s fine!
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I think we finally got her narcotics sorted out and she is sleeping pain-free. Her mouth and throat look terrible and every time she tries to drink she cries because it hurts to swallow. She has been switching between vomiting blood and dry heaving. The vomiting of blood is normal and expected. The skin in her mouth and throat is sloughing off and each time she vomits it tears off another layer, thus causing it to bleed.
The best thing for her is just to sleep, then she’s not in pain and she’s not nauseous. The next two weeks are very critical because she needs to stay as well as possible. She has no immune system and can get infections very easily. She is taking 5 different medications to prevent infection, but her body is so weak and fragile that infection is almost inevitable.
Praise GOD for an anti-climactic transplant and please pray that the stem cells go and do their job quickly so her immune system starts to rebuild itself.
One BIG step closer to cancer free!!!!
ive been following her progress on here and twitter. been praying for your little girl. very happy to see shes doing good despite everything. may god continue blessing her. god bless
Shanna,
I am so happy to hear that she did fabulous!!! I feel so bad for her, the fact that she has been in so much pain and has been a tough big girl amazes me. I hope she has a good birthday & thanksgiving tomorrow even though y’all are stuck in there. I have been praying for her & you the whole time. So has all my gf’s at work. Keep up the faith and she will be rid of this awful mess soon!!! Let me know if there is anything i can do.
All my prayers are with you, Layla, Ryan & the other pretty girls,
Janessa
I have been thinking of you and Layla Grace a lot and saying TONS of prayers for you and your family. I have 2 daughters of my own, Emma Grace & Sophia Faith and can only imagine how challenging this time has been for you and your family. I am so thankful that the transplant is over and it seems like Layla is doing okay and has no infection. Happy Birthday to Layla Grace — she is beautiful soul and reminds me of all that is good and pure in the world. She inspires me to be the best I can be…to overcome, to perserve and to have faith. . . God Bless and a very Happy Thanksgiving
Thank god you are doing so well so far sweet little girl…Happy Birthday !xoxoxoxox
Hi… I have heard about Layla through my good friend John O. and have been keeping up with her story through your amazing website and twitter. I pray for her every chance I get and have my good friends from work praying for her in their prayer chains. I’m glad to hear that she’s getting through all the treatments well. I will continue to pray for her and your family to stay in good spirits and to continue to do well from the treatments.
Jennifer
Layla is Super Girl! We are so happy to hear that chemo is over and transplant is over! You have all made it! I hope that Layla has a good birthday. Hard to believe at two that she has faced challenges many won’t face in a lifetime. We are praying for Layla to win this fight and break through the finish line very soon!
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Natalie
This is wonderful news! Hope all goes well and that it’s smooth sailing from here on out!
Thankful that the Lord knows all the whys and that all things are in His hands! Praying!
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
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Assuming everything’s still going well!
Praying right now!
John 3:14-17 ¶And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
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Know that I’m continuing to pray!
Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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Praying as always!
Galatians 4:3-6: Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
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Wanted to let you know that I’m following you on Twitter and that I’m praying for your princess and so sorry that she is in such aweful pain. I wish I could make it all better for her.. Praying for ya’ll.
Continuing to lift up prayers!
Lamentations 3:22-26: It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
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Just wanted you to know that our family is praying for you all as you continue to fight this battle. Praying especially for no infections, no pain, and lots of sleep.
Laura
Praying!
Lamentations 3:57-58 Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not. O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
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I heard about precious Layla from Teresa Mason. I have Layla and family in my prayers thru this tough battle. I wish I could wiggle my nose and have her pain go away and up and running around TODAY! Keep up the fight!!!
Know that I’m here praying!
John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
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just wanted to let you know that I’ve been following your story and praying for you all. I live in the same area as you and i have an 8 year old son who underwent chemo and a successful stem cell transplant last year. I’ve watched with sadness the details of sweet L’s transplant remembering my sons…I went back and looked at the details and it looks like at day +11 we still had the sores, but by day +15 we were on the mend. And we were home that next week! So I hope that helps! I know how hard it is and I hope you have some help so that you can at least step outside for a change of scenery…
Thinking and praying for you all!
Shannon
i really clung to this through our storm — hope you can too!
It’s from a Beth Moore study …I really loved the message!
…”Because God’s ways are higher than our ways, we cannot always comprehend what He is doing or why He makes certain decisions. When we sift His apparent activity through the standard of who He is, we will invariably find relief and healing. Basing our faith on WHO God is rather than what He appears to be doing is crucial to our spiritual health!”.
Know that you’re always in my thoughts and prayers!
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
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Hi There… I first came across your sweet little girl on a friends facebook page. I wanted to tell you that I have a two and a half year old little boy who is battiling stage 4 neuroblastoma at childrens medical center in Dallas, TX. He is just a few days behind your little girl in the transplant process, as he got his stem cells injected on December 1st. So I can honestly say that my husband and I know what you guys are going through!
We found out Gabrial had cancer when we were 6 months pregnant with our second child, SethRyan, so I have to split my heart between my two boys everyday, as they will not allow the new baby up at the hospital with Gabrial. Ryan ( Gabrials father and my husband ) spends every waking moment up at the hospital with Gabrial. You can read about him here… http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gabrialmichaellatham
Please let me know if there is anything I can do!!
Kimberly Latham
Praying in Seattle!
Psalm 63:1-3: O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
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Know that the Lord is always with you whatever happens! Praying!
Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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Continuing to pray!
Psalm 63:4-7 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
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Heard Layla’s been having problems. Saying extra prayers right now!
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
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Shanna,
I’m so happy to hear that Layla is doing very well. We pray that she continues to recover so you all get to go home soon!
Lots of hugs.. Elena (Camilla’s mom) cp:cduarte
Praying right now!
Psalm 9:9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
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Lots of prayers for Layla and your family.
Continuing to pray!
Psalm 34:6-9 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
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Still here praying!
Psalm 34:17-20 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
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Isaiah 43:1-3a But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour…
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What a tremendous comfort we have in the wounds of Jesus! Praying!
Isaiah 49:13-16a Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands…
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He was born to live a perfect life in our place. Always here praying!
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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Praying for you right now!
Psalm 20:5-7 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions. Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
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I am SO glad to see the good news on twitter…..GO LAYLA!!!!
Continuing to pray in Seattle!
Psalm 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
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I saw the story of Layla on facebook and wanted to tell you how sorry we are to hear of the pain Layla has been going through. We are praying for her and for your family.You sound very strong as well as Layla. May god bless her and you, we will continue to pray.
My prayers are with your family, I just saw this link on KSBJ Facebook page and followed it. My heart hurts for your family and I really don’t have words. But I would like you to know that I will be praying for you, Layla’s parents and Layla’s siblings, extended family and friends. May you look to God for comfort and look to God for his words when the other children have questions. God Bless.
I just wanted to say that my thoughts are with you and your whole family as they travel this long road ahead. My family traveled this long painful road 5 years ago. I will pray for your comfort and for hers. For her thoughts and for her worries… god is there on her side and god knows what his plan for her is. I’ll pray that she not worry or be scared for what my be to come. I’ll pray for all of you as i know how hard it is and how much the prayers and thoughts mean. Never let god out of your sight for he is the one and only. trust in him always. god bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am a single mother of two boys. Ages 21 (a Marine stationed in Japan) and 15
I wish that I could take your pain away even for just a day if I could. I can not imagine the pain. I am so so so sorry that you have to go through this.
Big hugs to you all and God bless
Mary
Please know that you are in my prayers. Your little one is so beautiful and precious. Remember her happy times and help the rest of her family remember them too.
God has blessed you and loved you, don’t doubt that he has a plan. As hard as it is, it will show and you will know why…someday.
Until then love like there is no tomorrow…
Everyone I know is praying for Layla. We are praying for complete healing of this precious little girl. I wished I lived close enough to help you with chores and things. All my prayers are with you. In Christ, Joyce