More and More Tests
Already today has proved itself to be stressful. We are putting Ash through more and more testing searching for answers as to why she just can't stop her screaming.
Yesterday's CT scan revealed more to us than the fractured ribs. It also showed us that the nodules we had been treating since Dec. 26th that were suspected to be mold have not responded to treatment and they are actually spreading. One has already become cavitated which tells us that the body has formed a capsule around it trying to keep it from spreading any further. Instead of showing only 2 suspicious areas we now are finding 4. We are on our way to do another CT scan but this one will be of her head. They are looking to see if the infectious nodules have spread from her lungs to her brain. Unreal! This is what I said to them. They told me it is actually the first place it can spread to. They are wondering if this is causing the sudden screaming and altering her personality. OK, I was just joking last night when I though she woke up from anesthesia with a whole new attitude, but these doctors are serious.
The other concern with the nodules in the lung is that they have not identified them yet. Infectious disease came in to talk to me and said that they must rule out the possibility of them being a cancer. Unfortunately this can occur in transplanted patients. They are scheduling a lung biopsy as soon as possible to go in and get samples in order to test them. I can't tell you what I am feeling at this moment. I think I am still a little numb from the direction this has taken. There are obviously large risks associated with the lung biopsy and I would prefer not to think about any of them taking place. They have tried to prepare me that she will be on the ventilator and sedated for a few days after the biopsy. At some point I believe that I will probably break under this pressure but for now I continue to listen to her screaming and pray that He will help.
I want answers and I want relief for my sweet Ashley. She is beyond exhausted. At the conclusion of the CT scan we will go over to radiology to have the skeletal scan done to see if she has suffered from any more fractures.
I will post more later, but for now they are wheeling her out the door. I would truly be grateful for your prayers today. Trish
posted by Ashley @ 11:43 AM
38 Comments:
Praying for answers with positive results! Praying for strength for you Trish and for Ash to be comfortable throughout the tests and after. God is bigger than ALL of this.........keep your faith.
Im praying too for positive results for your Ashley. I hope whatever these nodules turn out to be they can be healed quickly and painlessly.
I am praying for healing and calm today for both of you. You are an amazingly strong person, Trish. God sure did know what He was doing when He gave Ashley to you. He knew she needed the best mommy in the world! Stay strong and know He is in control of every second of this day.
Prayers are coming your way from Longview.
Lord, I pray for comfort for Sweet Baby Ashley and for Trish. Lord, please let the test results come back positive and free Ashley from the pain she is in.
praying in Longview.
Praying continually.
Still praying....Keep us posted.
Oh Trish! Our prayers are with you and Ashley. You both must be exhausted. I feel helpless, I'd love to take some of your burden--prayer is the only way I can do that, so you can count on me--and many others here in Longview. I'd hug you if I could...
Trish, hang in there. Let God be the strength you need today. Let Him wrap his arms around you to hold you. Cry if you need to--He can handle your tears. Scream if you need to--He can handle your frustration. Let Him have it--He can handle your anger. Just let it out, and then know He will be there to pick you back up and carry you through another day. I'm praying for answers...
Trish,
My heart hurts for you right now. I am praying for Ashley as the tests are run and scans are completed. I am praying for you and Dave also. Please know that we are interceding on your behalf today. We will approach the throne boldly for you, Ash and the rest of your family.
Adams Family,
We have been praying for answers, and God has asked for tests to be done to reveal the answers you need. Trish, I don't feel like I have any room to offer up suggestions as to "how to handle yourself" because I have nowhere NEAR been there. Not even kind of, not even at all. But just remember to be still in the Lord. Try to remain as composed as you can, because I truly feel that Ashley can sense when you are not calm and composed. Just as much as you are upset at seeing her this way, no child likes to see their mommy hurting and upset! Let's pray that its not cancer, that is a virus that they thought was something, but now has become something else- and needs a new medicine. Lets be joyful that she has not been gagging and vomiting, and has been tolerating her feeds =) You are among the stongest women I have ever met, and you are going to be so joyfully rewarded for this, one day. We don't know how soon, or how far, but you will be rewarded.
Hi Trish, just read what you wrote,i am setting here at my computer crying and praying for little Ashley, and a prayer for a strong mom to.
Sending prayers from Arkansas.
Praying for you constantly, my heart aches for you. I pray for positive results.
Oh Trish, I'm sorry to hear of yet another obstacle. I'm praying, right now. xoxo
Praying for you and your sweet girl. I cry every time I read your updates, but I read anyway because I think God wants me to continue lifting you up to him.
I pray that God will heal her little body. I also pray that God would give you strength and encouragement. You guys have been through so much and you will get through this too. Your faith in the Lord is remarkable. Remonica
WE'RE PRAYING.......
Wow. I don't even know what to say...just praying...that is all I can think of to say. Love and hugs!
Tam
Trish,
Praying for you, feeling the hurt and the worry. Lord give Trish peace just from you. Knowing that you have a plan and a purpose for EVERYTHING. Even this is part of your plan, and what the doctors don't know - you already do. Please Lord reveal yourself today to be the strong Rock of our soul. To be a strong Tower of Refuge for Trish as she is tired. And to be the Great Physician and heal our Ashley!
Prayers are continually be sent heavenward from West Virginia. With love, the Mazars
praying in Seattle for your baby...
Loving you both and praying! Grandma
I am praying for your sweet girl and for your strength.
Praying for you in Georgia.
I am in total shock! I am completely speechless with my mouth open and tears falling at this point. Lord, I lift Ashley up to you today. Please take this pain from and guide the doctors so they may find the problem and correct them . Father, we praise you for this team that has taken such care of her, Please allow heal her from whatever may be taking place in her body. Please give Trish comfort that you are taking care of her. Lord, the family has so many questions, so I am asking you to give them the answers today. Thank you Father for this family and thank you for loving us. In Jesus Name.
Trish I am Praying constantly today. Awaiting your updates.
We will certainly pray that of all the results that could possibly result, that lil' Ashley's will be the absolute best. We will pray for wisdom for the doctors, stregnth for you, Miss Trish, and for comfort for Ashley. We are going to church tonight, and will bring her up for prayer.
Blessings and Love,
Laura and Rachel Roller
Praying for your sweet Ashley that Lord will free her from her pain and that you guys will get positive news today.
My oh My...how exhausted you must be....Just wanting you to know that I continue to pray for Ashley and for God's Will in her little life. May you see just a glimpse of His goodness today. I know that He is getting overloaded from prayers that are going up on behalf of the Adams family. God loves you and Ashley and your family!
Praying in Pennsylvania!
I know you are exhausted...I am praying for answers today for your sweet baby girl...also for you, Dave and the rest of your family. May God reveal Himself to you in a mighty way. He loves you and I know that He is in control....try true to your faith. You are such a blessing to so many....Many Prayers are being prayed for each of you!
Praying that you might find peace in the arms of the Almighty today. Praying for sweet Ashley, that they might find out what's causing her pain, and that they wouldn't find cancer anywhere in her little body!!!
Your precious little girl; will there never be an end to her suffering?
May God guide the doctors to the root of her problems and give them the wisdom to know how to help her. May He sustain you during your sorrows and give you the comfort to proceed and the wisdom to guide the doctors. May God keep His hands around Blake and Allie, sheltering them from any more pain and allowing them to know the love of their parents and Heavenly Father. May He give Dave the ability to accept that he is only one man and cannot possibly be in both Omaha and Texas at the same time--and the wisdom to know when he should be where. May God give Ashley comfort, healing, and the knowledge of His love and of the love of her family. May He allow your support system to continue to pore their prayers on your hurting family.
All these things I pray for your family because God is good, loving, and merciful.
Amen
Trish, sometimes I think that you've had enough, and a break is around the corner, only to find out that there's MORE you're having to hold up under! I pray for you as much as I pray for Ashley.
Tonight I'm praying specifically for concrete answers, and that none of them are devastating.
I'm praying for you, as you shoulder a load too heavy for anybody, and that somehow, in some way you feel the peace of Christ that "passes all understanding."
And I'm also praying that God will give you a supernatural glimpse of the great cloud of witnesses who are lifting you and your daughter up today. You are loved, here and in heaven, and I am hurting for you.
Press on, sweet girls.
I am praying for you and your sweet family.
Haven't been at my computer for a couple of days and am so blown away by the recent turn of events. I am praying that God will outpour strength to you today like He never has before. I cannot imagine your frustration and just sheer devastation. May today's test bring some answers for her pain and also be able to give you peace. Our family is praying in Longview.......love to you and baby Ashley.
Crying....and praying.....and wishing and hoping.....and praying....
Oh wow . . . words escape me but prayers will alight for little Ashley. I've already been praying for wisdom for the doctors. I'll keep all of ou in my prayers.
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