Didn't realize how long it had been when I went to the blog site. I know there are some that have been checking for updates so thought I would catch up.
On 12/15 we had posted that Don's bone marrow test showed at that time 0% plasma cells in his bone marrow. We go on 4/13 for Don to have another bone marrow test so we are so hopeful the results are the same. On this same date he will have blood work, bone marrow and vaccine. Our return trip is 4/20 and we will find out the results of all these tests. I will get back here to let everyone know.
Don is doing good. In my mind he is doing great. He would, however, disagree with that terminology. When I think great - I remember our stay up in Baltimore - his time when he was in the hospital feeling so bad with fevers and diarrhea - that was a very bad time for him. So to me to compare how he is to back then - yes I think he's doing great. He still is tired alot of the time - but he works a full day - which also involves alot of time on the road. That to me in itself makes for being tired. He hasn't gotten back to a full routine of exercising or running - but he is trying. I think because he is so tired this is preventing him from getting back to this the way he wants. But I have faith he will. I keep reminding him it hasn't been 6 months yet since his stem cell transplant - he just has to be patient - it will come.
The family is doing wonderfully. Wedding plans are in full force for Kristi and Charlie and we are looking so forward to this wonderful day. We also will have a new baby Hood in October of this year (Mark & Sabrina) and of course we all couldn't be happier with this news :):). Raelynn & Kendall are getting so big and continue to bless our lives everyday!
Okay everyone, I will be back after the bone marrow test to let you know the results.
Until next time.......
Keep the prayers coming - we need and appreciate them all
Love you all!!
Don & Muffin
Monday, March 7, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
1/8/2011 - Catching up
Wanted to stop by to say hello and to wish everyone a Happy New Year. We all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends and hope you all did as well.
The family is doing wonderfully – grandkids continue to grow up way too fast for all of us and bless our lives and hearts each and every day. We are looking forward to June 10 when our daughter Kristi will marry Charlie – we couldn’t be happier JJ.
Don has been doing really well up to right now. He is battling a cold which really has him down. He’s been in bed since he got home yesterday from work but hopefully it won’t take him long to get rid of this bug. He’s thankful he was able to avoid it up till now – please say prayers that it goes away quickly!
We continue to go up to John’s Hopkins for blood work and the vaccine he is taking as part of the trial for Dr. Borrello. We will meet with Dr. B on 2/14 to discuss his blood work that will be done on 2/7. We’re just hoping and praying everything is on track and his #’s continue to steadily improve.
I will come back to let you all know about the discussions with Dr. B.
Until next time……
Keep the prayers coming – we need and appreciate them all!
Love you all!
Don & Muffin
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