Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Too Low...

Just a quick update... John's white count is too low to start his chemo regiment. - We thought we were going to start the IV treatment today. To increase his counts he is having to get 5 injections (1 every day for 5 days) of a drug called Neupogen. The doctor is fairly certain that this will get his counts up to where they need to be so he can begin next Tuesday.

We were a bit discouraged at first because it always seems like just one more thing! But we do have an amazing God and we continue to give Him the glory regardless of the circumstances.

We have been having lots of company the last week and we love it. I have a huge thanks to Lewie and Jay who came over and cleaned out our garage to get it "John" worthy. Most of you know how clean John likes things so the garage was driving him crazy! Also we have been getting lots of help from the family in transporting to appointments! After the weekend John's legs and arms became pretty weak so he has been needing stronger arms than mine to get in the truck! And of course everyone from family to friends have been helping with Alaina - :)

Thanks for all of your prayers, and words of encouragement! I will let you all know how John does when he starts his chemo! - and the next post will have pictures!

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2 comments:

Unknown said...

Linda...we will continue praying. I'm sorry for all the heartache you are having to endure. Just know you, John, and Alaina are loved by many... most of all, by our loving Father in heaven.

Hugs, hollie :)

Lees said...

Hey!!!! Praying, Praying, Praying... all of you are amazing... you know that right? And you ARE right - we do serve an amazing God and even when we don't understand the why's the how's and the if's... He is still the same. Thanks for reminding us of that with your hope, with your faith and by just living your lives "coram deo" - before the face of God!