Gary met with his doctor this afternoon after having blood work done this morning. His kidneys are healing and doing well, so the doctor was pleased. Today would have been the start of treatment #4, if Gary had not stayed so long in the hospital for the last treatment. The doctor mentioned that he was debating whether or not to schedule one more treatment before doing the bone marrow transplant (BMT) and Gary immediately spoke up and said, "I had my answer to that before walking in the door.... I don't want another treatment!" The doctor smiled and said he understood. So, the plan now is to let Gary rest and recuperate for a few weeks. He will start screening for the BMT on the 20th. If all goes well and he is cleared, then they will start harvesting his cells the first week of December. This is not going to be an easy time for Gary, so we are relieved that he will be able to rest and not have to go through another Methotrexate treatment. Please pray:
- That the damage that has been done to Gary's kidneys, will not be permanent.
- That Gary will be able to be cleared for the transplant.
- That he will gain his strength and be in good health to prepare for the transplant.
- That I, as his caregiver, will stay healthy and strong both physically and emotionally.
- For our daughter Sandra as she is away from her school and friends during this time.
- For our older children, Rebecca and Brian and other family members who are unable to be near us during this time.
I want to thank those of you who take the time to write emails, cards and other comments. I am not always able to respond right away, but we really appreciate your thoughts and encouraging words! It would be so much harder to go through this without the knowledge that we have so many praying for us.
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