JOY - Wednesday June 2nd
Mark, Cinda, Annika and Toby arrived from Mongolia via Seoul, Korea...24+ hours of travel. Ulanbataar, Mongolia to Seoul is now 3 hours as they have to avoid North Korean air space. After two years, it was absolutely wonderful to see everyone. Annika and Toby have both grown physically, but still have their sweet spirit. They are very resourceful children. Their return to the states was prompted by visa requirement. We are delighted! Aspen, their dog, seemed to remember them. They certainly were glad to see her.
Disappointment - June 2nd
Following Chemo #6, I have felt quite good. Probably the best of any week immediately after the infusion. I had a positive attitude, ate quite well, and had period of 'energy'. Prior to the going to the airport, I had blood drawn. My white blood cells count was at the lowest it has ever been. WBC....1.9 for those who are interested. My ANC was 0.03. Lesson: feeling good does not necessarily translate into quality blood counts. Again, my risk of infection is heightened. I was given another dose of Neupogen to help boost my production of white cells. Also placed on antibiotics with signs of an infection brewing.
JOY - June 3rd
Thursday, repeat blood drawn showed white blood counts which have never been higher!!!
Thank you Lord for Neupogen, that I do no have pain as my marrow is stimulated, and that it has been effective for me. WBC jumped to 7.7 and ANC to 4.5! Blood draw again next week before #7 hopefully will continue to show positive effects of the drug.
Thanks to so many who lift up my situation in prayer before the Lord, for those that have helped with yard work, with food, with comments and letters, and in multiple other ways. We appreciate each of you.
Thanks for your note that also allows us to pray for you also more effectively.
ReplyDeleteI hope Don relishes this time when he has more hair than at least one other family member.
The question that always seems to be in front of us..... What does God want to accomplish? How am I part of that today?
BTW - Your kids prayer shawl is so cool!
So after Don's eye surgery is he better looking or just looking better?
Blessings
Neal
I have been praying for you daily, Linda and any other time you come to mind. I have prayed for extra strength! Glad my prayers are being answered. I will continue to lift you up before the throne of Grace!
ReplyDeletePraying for you continually!
ReplyDeleteMy mom would not have made it through her chemo without those injections and frequent trips to the special procedure room for "hydration". She had unbearable pain from the injections, so I am so glad that you didn't have to deal with that pain.
Linda, thank you for those news. We appreciate the info you give about the tratments and how the Lord sustains you, and we like to hear from your kids and grand kids too!
ReplyDeleteMuch love in Messiah Jesus,
Philippe and Analee