Update

Jan 19, 2025

UPDATE FROM THIS PAST WEEK:

 I finished my second round of chemo last Sunday, and was discharged from MUSC on Monday afternoon. Although it was a shorter and less intense regimen than the previous round, it had a bit more “punch” as far as after effects. Generally, I have had less energy & felt a little on the puny side mainly due to the depletion of platelets, which is to be expected at this stage.

However, it has been great to be able to recoup at home, rather than the hospital. My incredible wife has once again proven her nursing skills are second to none, quickly becoming proficient in the daily flushing of my PICC lines, watching me like a hawk to make sure I don’t overdo it, keeping me on track with meals & meds, as well as getting me to my twice weekly labs & infusions!

The labs & infusions will be our routine for the next several weeks, until my cell counts start coming back up to normal. In the meantime I am staying fairly isolated due to the increased risk of infection.

We also have a detailed consult scheduled with my doctor this next Friday to go over all of the particulars involved in preparing for a possible stem cell transplant. This is a major step toward full recovery and does involve some risks, along with another hospital stay.

However, we know we have a precious Kingdom family standing with us in prayer daily! Best of all, we have our absolutely infinitely amazing God, Who is still able “to do exceeding, abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us!”

As this journey continues, please join us in praying for the POWER of restoration, recovery and full remission, in Jesus’ Name!

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