We only have one verse for this evening but it was taken from a message that we heard from Louie Giglio yesterday. He was talking about how trouble was going to come our way as a Christian but we can have peace because we know that there is hope since Christ has overcome the world. In John 16:33 Jesus says, "I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
We went to the hospital this morning for labs and to see the nurse practitioner. Jessica headed out at the same time so now it's just the two of us again. We really enjoyed having her here though. We decided to get a wheelchair but she pushed it and then she was going to ride if she got too tired. She walked all the way to the lab and the office and then we stopped at the gift shop for some cards and left the chair outside the door. She planned to ride back to the car but when we came out the chair was gone. She decided someone needed it worse than she did so she sat down and rested for about 10 minutes and then we walked on to the car. I did volunteer to go find a chair but she did fine.
The report from the labs was pretty good. Her Red blood cells was 3.10 (nl. 3.90-5.00), Hemoglobin 10.1 (nl. 12.1-15.1), Hematocrit 29.0 (nl. 36.1-44.3) and Platelets 166 (nl. 140-440).
These are all lower than the ones drawn on Friday and the NP explained it as the donor red cells trying to take over her cells that are already in her body and it can cause an anemia. If the hemoglobin count goes below 10 they can give her a medication to help reverse the process but insurance will not pay for it unless the count is below 10.
We did ask if she was already 100% donor marrow why she needs another biopsy in 3 months and she said it could always reverse and go back to her marrow and they also need to stage any cancer cells that may come back. She is in remission at this time though.
She will see the NP again next Wednesday, have labs and also have a Pentamadine antibiotic treatment to prevent pneumonia. If the counts are lower then she will also get another treatment to bring the counts up.
We got home from the hospital and rested a little before Debbie Nelson and Sara Carr came for a visit. These are friends of Becky's from Southland Christian Church in Springfield. They bought lunch at St. Louis Bread Co. and visited for a couple hours. We enjoyed their visit.
Becky finally laid down on the couch about 4:00 and slept until about 5:25. We had supper and are now going to watch a ball game tonight.
Pray that the blood counts will begin to increase on their own without the other medications and that she can continue to gain strength daily.
Love,
Becky and Barb
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I loved your post yesterday about Jack claiming the victory. It is so true, he's basking at the feet of Jesus right now! But we are selfish and want him here. I am so thankful that you are doing so well and that you get to bask with us! :) We are not Jesus but hopefully, you can see a glimpse of Him through us. :)
ReplyDeleteLinda is playing your CD at Jacks memorial when they do the slideshow. You are such a blessing and am so thankful to see your talents being used as a blessing for others!
I miss you so much and I am so thankful that you have Barb, your girls, your son, and so many friends, they are such a blessing! I will see you on September 19th (unless I can get a road trip in earlier). It will probably be around 3ish. I will call, counting the days!
Praying for those counts to come up! Praying for continued healing! Love you, Dana