Positive Progress - Aria MacDonald

Positive Progress

Aria keeps progressing every day!  Today her liver number are almost normal.  Phew!  Last week they were so bad they were thinking of biopsying her liver- today they are improved heaps.

She is still on the vent and will be for a few more days, maybe into the weekend.  Which means her birthday is on hold.  It feels really hard, we had such high hopes for her 5th birthday!!  Turning 5 is kinda a big deal in NZ and we were keen to celebrate.  Still it doesn’t matter to Aria that we celebrate on a different day.  It just seems wrong and unfair to have a party without the guest of honour!  And how does one party when they are sedated and can’t speak with a yucky tube in their throat??

So we ask– could you please hold the Happy Birthday’s until we let you know when we are going to celebrate.  Mainly to spare our hearts, it is hard when everyone else is saying Happy Birthday yet we are trying to forget the pain that is having to delay her birthday again.  Thanks friends!

I spoke to the surgeon on this week about Aria’s long term prognosis.  They still have tricks up their sleeve to treat Aria’s bone marrow suppression.  Nothing extreme is on the cards and we pray we won’t need to get there.  Her ANC is 115 today!  Something, a tiny glimmer after days of zero!  It is something and we are holding on to that as a sign from God He is active and present!!

16 Responses to “Positive Progress”

  1. Samantha Sutherland says:

    A miracle once more! Such great news again today – I am really happy for you all that the progress is positive once again. Can’t wait to hear when she is off the vent and able to interact with you again, especially with Nanna. Isn’t she just the most amazing kid – once again she confounds the doctors and does her own thing – a very special girl! Lots of love to you all x

  2. Lisa Robertson says:

    So good to hear things are moving forward a little more positively, and so sorry that Aria’s birthday is going to have to wait a little – but do understand that it will be easier to celebrate it once things are better with her. We ‘let pass’ Mieke’s 3rd birthday when my mum passed away the day before – and a little while later once things had settled (albiet just a little) we had a great party for her… and she was none the wiser.
    Aria you are amazing… loads of love to you all from the Robertsons!! xxxxx

  3. Bracefield family says:

    Great to continue to see the progress. God is indeed alive and present in all situations and our prayer is that He continues to guide and strengthen you all.
    In Christ
    Tony

  4. jeannie overall says:

    Just another day of miracles in the life of Aria and Jesus! Such heartening news! Every day is a celebration for Aria! God bless you all-love, Jeannie

  5. Bland family says:

    These improvements are such a wonderful, overwhelming, amazing gift. THANK YOU dear God for hearing our prayers for Aria. And our love and thoughts to you all – that 5th Birthday will be the best ever when the time is right XXX

  6. Shirley Davy says:

    Will be especially thinking of you as we both have special daughters with b’s tomorrow. My heart goes out to you and I just continue to love you and pray for you from here. X S

  7. lisa says:

    Fantastic news. Aria is so amazing. Her birthday will be such a special thing to celebrate when she is up to it. You are brave for making this choice. Love and prayers to you all.

  8. Yvonne RRN says:

    Sweet Aria is at it again, continuing to pull out the surprises.
    This will make her b/day even extra special when you do get to celebrate.

    GO ARIA YOU CAN DO IT

    Blessings to you all.

  9. Heidi says:

    Wonderful news. We are so happy and praising God for His intervention. Her Birthday will deserve to be celebrated in more ways then one. A victory for all the family. Aria, you are in the palm of Jesus’ hand.Much love and His blessings!

  10. iliganoa says:

    Halleluia for progress Aria, peace be with you all amen!

  11. Joyce says:

    Once again “Thank you God” for hearing the prayers of many. Thank you for the family of this special one who has fought so hard and kept the faith.Aria is just a special little girl who God loves very much.Thank you for letting us be a part of seeing this miracle come to pass so many times.One day at a time sweet JESUS.
    Praying.

  12. Cork and Carol says:

    Thank you, Jesus!
    We continue with prayers for you all!

  13. Tiffany Keller says:

    I am so happy that Aria keeps progressing so well! God is indeed present, and He loves her! Yeah, I will hold off on the birthday wishes. Sorry you have to hold off on her birthday again. he 5th birthday is big deal in America too. Hopefully she will be able to celebrate soon! God Bless!

  14. Tiffany Keller says:

    *The* 5th birthday

  15. Stephanie says:

    Love you guys. So happy to hear there’s progress!

    Praying with you for Aria and the fam. Celebrating miss Aria every day and looking forward to an “official” celebration sometime too. 🙂

  16. Linda Crosbie says:

    Wow Miss Aria is one amazing little girl, she is a fighter for sure. So hard for you as parents to be constantly tested but you are so brave to rise each day to the challenge. Big praise to your medical team and the positive power of prayer from all over the world. Enjoy having Nana with you. Xxxx

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