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Chemo Delay

In support of
The Castillo Family

Today should have been another chemo day, but instead I’m home with a sore throat and cough—feeling pretty miserable, even my bones hurt. When a cancer patient gets sick, it can become dangerous very quickly. While chemo works hard to destroy cancer cells, it also wipes out the white blood cells that protect me from infection. My immune system is already running on fumes.

After calling my doctor’s office, they decided to delay treatment until next week. It’s disappointing and a little discouraging, because a delay feels like a step backward in this long process. I can’t help but think about how this affects the overall timeline and what that might mean moving forward. But deep down, I know this pause is what my body needs right now. Healing from one thing before taking on the next is still progress—just not the kind we always expect.

I’m reminding myself that God’s timing is perfect, even when it interrupts my plans. He’s in control of every breath, every cell, every setback, and every step forward.

Prayer requests-

Pray that I can fight off this virus quickly, regain strength, and that the rest of my family stays healthy.

Pray for my boys. Some days are better than others, Teddy continues to display more anxiety than he used to. We are investigating getting him some additional support for this. Pray for wisdom as we figure this out.

Pray for Alex and me. We have an opportunity to get away this upcoming weekend for a delayed anniversary celebration. Pray for connection, rest and that we can love each other well.

Thank you all for your continued love, support, and prayers. I feel them deeply—especially on weeks like this. 💜

Elly Castillo
10 months ago

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Carol Gray 10 months ago

Elly, I will pray for healing from this virus. I will be praying for your boys and family. I love you so much.

Monica Clark 10 months ago

I'm covering you and the family in prayer, sweet Elly. The Lord hears our prayers. He knows what you need. Love ya.

Lisa Magee 10 months ago

I pray for you and your family. I know God will guide you.

Chara Brightly 10 months ago

Definitely still praying!!!!

Tom Bosch 10 months ago

We will be praying for healing from this virus. We will also pray for a get away for your anniversary. Praying Jesus will rid your body of all cancer. We love you! From Tom & Gloria

Tonya Gripentrog 10 months ago

Praying for you and Praying for Teddy

Sharon Gatto 10 months ago

Praying you are feeling better very soon my sweet niece ….and,. praying for all of you to give each other Grace on the difficult days ❤️ all our love

Ilona Castillo 10 months ago

Praying that you feel better, always and never stopped praying for your recovery and the boys and Alex are strengthened through God's love and mercy.

Ann Hemken 10 months ago

Praying for healing from this virus, patience with God’s timing and rest for your soul. ❤️

Kathy Stampfl 10 months ago

Elly, praying for healing from any virus and for your body to rest and heal and be complete in Jesus name. I also pray for you and your family, for strength and peace only God can give.

Karen Dzibinski 10 months ago

Praying for you Elly

Melissa Bubeck 10 months ago

Thank you for the update. Praying for all requests in Jesus name.

Jennifer Car 10 months ago

Praying the virus goes away quickly, thinking of you and the family 🙏

Lorna Fishman 9 months ago

Praying for you to get rid of this sickness soon. Praying for your boys and your time alone with Alex. You are right, God’s timing is best. Someday we can hopefully look back and understand why. Love you Elly! Keep fighting! We are fighting with you in prayer.

Debbie Williams 9 months ago

Praying that you are doing better now Elly! God Bless, Debbie W

Susan Lehman 9 months ago

I’m praying for your requests, Elly!❤️😘🙏

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