Day 61 of...98 Days..A Day in the Life

Everyday another dedication in Light The App from a loved one praying, reaching out, expressing themselves regarding their beloved fighting for their life from this devastating disease.  The fear of watching a loved one with blood cancer is so real.  If you have not been affected by it sometimes it's easier to sweep it under the rug as though it doesn't exist because it's too hard to hear.  That's human nature and I get that but today I felt the only way you could really understand was to bring it to the forefront and the only way is to share another day in the life of our brave honoree Tressa.

It was October and Tressa' was have horrible stomach pains when the Leukemia had yet returned again with vengeance.  It was a most difficult day a day in which family decisions were in the balance. Tressa's heart rate was up and her belly distended. The doctors had to do surgery to find the source of infection which was in her abdomen. She was on the ventilator being wheeled off to surgery.  She was 21 and it was determined the source of infection could be in fact her ovaries so the entire abdomen cavity was flushed and her ovaries removed. They couldn't close her stomach up because of the swelling so they put a very large bandage to protect her opening and the hope was the days that followed they could suture it back together. She rested soundly after surgery and her oxygen level was better.  The family and pastor all relived after both praying and crying all day because their dear Tressa made it through to fight another day.

It's reading those real life stories that you just don't want to believe happened. Tressa's not the first and I am sad to report she will not be the last.  And in order to find that cure research is needed.  And research comes at a price and that is why I am asking for your help.  Together we can all make a difference so that the Day in the Life isn't about a daughter her lost her life to Leukemia.  Won't you please help me and spread the word no donation is to small every $1.00 can make a difference.

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