The oncologist said today that the bone marrow has not yet begun to recover from the chemo, and until that happens the blood counts will remain in the basement...there will be no white blood cells, no hanging onto platelets, etc. In the meantime, we'll keep doing what we're doing...transfusing as needed, continuing with the daily neupogen shots, (that promote the growth of white blood cells) continue with the assortment of antibiotics that are keeping the infections to a minimum, and.....waiting.
Certainly not the most encouraging news, especially since he's now been in the hospital for two weeks (since he bottomed out) and today we're still waiting for the same thing we were waiting for two weeks ago.
As we continue to wait, we'll continue "praying with great fervor." That's from one of my favorite quotes from St. Faustina's diary--I love the imagery.
Love you all,
Kim
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Raymond and Kimmie,
Hang in there!
We join you in fervent prayer.
David and Mary Lynn
Ray & Kim, I know this waiting is hard, harder tan anything else you've gone through. I join you in 'fervent prayer' for a favorable outcome. Be Blest, in Christ Jesus, Our Master, Louis.
We are sending prayers upon prayers your way and toward the heavens. Stay strong!
Love ya, Michele and Gene
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