Update on Audra

Here is an update on Audra from her mom Catherine. Thanks for the prayers. Please keep them coming as she has a long and stressful test tomorrow.

Good Evening from Memphis, TN!!!

We had a long day, but GREAT NEWS to follow.
Audr

a's tumor continues to shrink! PRAISE GOD!
We are now at over 30% tumor shrinkage (last time
we were told about 25%) The life of the tumor
continues to decrease into almost nothing. God is
sucking the life out of that ball of trouble. Thank you
Jesus! Dr. Merchant was so happy to see Audra and
continues to tell us how well she looks, walks, moves,
etc. His words were, "It couldn't be any better!" (Well,
we know the best would be that the tumor would be
gone...BUT, we also know that's not in His plan so we will
take 30% shrinkage) Her endocrine follow up today was
just a quick meeting with the doc; her huge test is tomorrow
morning from 7:15a.m. to 12:30p.m. California time. Through her labs drawn today, the measure of her height and weight, they can determine that she has dropped from the 50%ile, to the 25%ile in height and is on the curve to drop some more. The Endocrine doc believes she will definitely have to start growth hormone soon. Tomorrow's test will be another marker and proof for insurance. They do not like to pay for this unless there is positive and clear reasoning for it....understandable. Dr. Merchant, however, is extremely curious for the test results tomorrow, because he noted that Audra's cortisol is severely depleted and "sometimes" if you add cortisol only, it kicks the growth hormone into movement and starts it up again PLUS this could be a huge indicator on why she is so fatigued all of the time. Dr. Merchant will have a huge "say-so" in what actually takes place with Audra regarding growth hormone therapy, etc. I was soooo relieved to know that. We love that man and trust him with her life! She hasn't gained much strength in that left side like she did our last trip, but they are not concerned about this. It's all good for now; they still think she is doing excellent!

Have a great week!

Love,

Kathy