Well, it finally happened. The ice cream ran out.
OK, so it wasn’t that bad, but I have felt rough today. This morning has been the most challenging time yet. My hemoglobin was low, so I’ve been light headed and in the bed most of the day. I’ve had other symptoms too that I won’t share. My dear wife has taken good care of me.
This is exactly what the doctors said would happen, so it’s expected. Still, however, the relatively sudden change in how I feel was somewhat jolting. Relatively speaking, I’m still doing great and everything is going well.
So, what’s next?
I finished chemotherapy last night. I’m now getting anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial drugs to help stave off any infection. I’m also getting blood and platelets and a variety of other medicines. My body will continue to experience the effects of the chemotherapy for days, but will gradually start to heal.
On about Day 14 (today is Day 9), I will have another bone marrow biopsy. The results will determine if I get more chemotherapy based on the existence of cancer cells in my body. I’ll have another biopsy on about Day 30. Again, the results will determine if I need more chemotherapy and when I can go home.
We’re also waiting on the results of genetic tests that will tell us if I will need a bone marrow transplant or if chemotherapy will likely be enough.
How can you pray?
1. The bone marrow biopsy results are favorable and show no signs of cancer in my body.
2. The genetic tests suggest that I don’t need a transplant.
3. Grace and mercy for my dear wife and daughters.
4. No shortage of ice cream.
Jeff, I know firsthand how God works miracles in our lives. I had a kidney transplant January 30th of this year and I am doing fantastic. I had been on dialysis for 14 months and when I literally cried out to God for help He came to my rescue right on time. My son, Jonathan, was to donate one of his kidneys this month, but God heard my plea and Jon didn’t have to go through this. I admire your faith and widom of the scriptures. You are a truely inspired man.
Of, by the way, my name is Joyce Mullins. My sons Brad and Jon are best friends of Blake. I have known Christi’s family for a long time and feel like I know you now. What a blessing!!