Well, I am not going home today. I started to feel bad on Saturday night and then developed a fever on Sunday and Sunday night. I knew I was going to get a fever, I know how it feels now. First my mind goes, I can't sleep well, can think right, feel light headed. Then I get super cold and have the chills. Then the fever comes and I get real hot and start sweating and feel like I can barely move.
Thank God, this happened before I went home and that it was much less severe than the first one.
Once I get to 101 they are required to do a bunch of emergency tests like chest x-ray, blood and urine cultures (to see if my blood or urine is infected), and stronger antibiotics . Just like last time, everything looks good so far.
Today I feel better than Sunday, I have a little more energy and not as light headed. No fever today! My biggest problem now is my back, it has had enough of the hospital bed after 2.5 weeks. I am trying all sorts of things to make it better. My port is bleeding a little bit today, that is just par for the course with this thing.
Good news- My red blood cells went up by themselves, which means my bone marrow is starting to work again. My white blood cells are still at 0 but they expect them to jump up any day now. The doctor wants to talk at the middle of the week to see where I stand and go from there. God's timing is always perfect so I am patiently waiting for the day I can go home. My brother arrives tomorrow from Boston, it will be great to have him here.
Cool thing, a 92 year old women completed a marathon to raise money for Leukemia. Pretty amazing! Click here for the story.
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Josh,
I ran into David and Gina today and heard of your diagnosis for the first time. I just caught up on your story through your blog posts.
First, I hate that you and your family are facing this, but I'm glad that you can face it together. There is nothing more important in this life than family. Hold onto them and let them hold onto you.
Second, I am encouraged on your behalf by the strength and faith with which you are facing this challenge. Those two things will go a long way in your fight. I love that you have already labeled this a "victory story." I look forward to the day you are declared healed. Keep claiming that in Jesus' name. Then all who are following your journey will know the healing power of our God and give him the glory.
Please know that you, McKenna, and your kiddos are all in my family's prayers. Please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do.
Daniel Kure
"We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father." - Colossians 1:11-12
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