She spent five days in Ward 10. She is home now. She is eating all the time as a result of the steroids she is taking. Up most nights requesting bacon, dindins and 'pottage' (porridge to you and I). I love to see her eating. I get comfort knowing she is eating. She isn't herself just now. She is uncomfortable with herself and I think her body is aching. Her hair has almost gone again now; just a few little sprigs of hair here and there. She has no more chemotherapy for another week, thankfully.
She is doing well, though. She still has a giggle from time to time and is hooked on drawing and reading (about cats, mostly).
She'll come back to us soon.
Madelaine's Journey With Leukaemia
Welcome to 'Madelaine's Journey with Leukaemia'.
This is a site about my Daughter, Madelaine.
Madelaine was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia when she was 14 months old.
The purpose of this site has many facets. Firstly, we (Mummy and Daddy aka Lisa Howe and David Armistead) find it therapeutic to look back on her journey through her illness. We believe she will get better with every breath in our bodies and we want her to read this in her adulthood and wonder what all the fuss was about!
It is for our families and close friends in the hope that they too may have a deeper understanding of her illness and also the issues surrounding it. Also, other parents that find themselves with seriously ill children may find some comfort knowing that they are not on their own. We are are all on this journey together.
Mostly, this is for Madelaine.
One day she will read this and realise her parents have gone mad.........
And she will know how much she is loved..
Dave and I would like to also thank everyone who has supported us throughout Madelaine's illness.
Many people have asked what they can do to help us. Well, we have created a fundraising page on behalf of Madelaine and ourselves with proceeds going to the Candlelighters Trust. The Trust help children with cancer and their families. They have helped us. Unfortunately, there will always be children with cancer and there will always be a need for Candlelighters. So if you want to help, please donate and click on http://www.justgiving.com/madelaineeve
Also, Madelaine and children like her rely on the availability of blood. Madelaine has had many blood transfusions. So if you don't already, please give blood if you can.
And please continue to say your prayers.
Thank you. x
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For sweet little Maddie, when your older you can read this and know that you are so loved and such a special little babygirl. You are the strongest and happiest littlr lady i have ever known and loved and that is the truth! Cant wait till you running around again and protesting for the CAT T T!! LOVE YOU X x X x X x
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