counts are still climbing
Well, I feel much better this afternoon after receiving more platelets and 2 more units of blood. I was able to do about 6 laps around the nurses station when yesterday I could barely get one lap in. I am looking forward to getting discharged which may happen in a couple days. My white cells continue to improve as they are at 970 today. Don went out and bought me a burrito and some nacho cheese from taco bell and I was able to eat almost half with some milk. I don’t feel like I have much appetite but I will continue to push myself to hopefully maintain my health and strength. They are giving me more fluids since I havent had much output lately but after all the lasix I probably just got pretty dried out. All of my organs seem to be functioning pretty well, with the exception of my tummy and a little bit of lung problems. They are planning on discharging me with oxygen at this point to help with any difficulty breathing. I just keep putting one foot in front of the other praying to my dear Lord for guidance and strength. This is a difficult battle and easy to get discouraged but somehow through the love and continued support of family and friends I am pulling through yet one more time. I am very much looking forward to going home to Panama City again and having Christmas with my sister (and her family) from Virginia, and of course the rest of the family who lives in Panama City. It will not be hard to remember the true meaning of Christmas this year as funds are tight, and energy to shop is minimal to say the least. I am also very nervous to get out in the crowds for fear of getting sick. We plan on focusing on the Birth of our dear sweet savior Jesus Christ, and the love of family and friends. It will be the best Christmas ever! Continue to pray and I hope during this busy holiday you too will remember and praise God for the gift of his Son. love karen
This will be the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER. Family and being together is the MOST important thing.
GOOD MORNING KAREN-SWEET TO SEE YOU W/ POSITIVE NEWS. ITS EVERY STEP FORWARD THAT MAKE A SUCCESS. IT IS COLD HERE IN THE SANDHILLS THIS AM & 20* WEATHER POSSIBLE TONIGHT! BRRR!
FLUFFY HORSES:-) DON’T WORRY ABOUT NOT SHOPPING ITS NOT ALL ITS CRACKED UP TO BE …TOO COMMERCIALIZED…FOCUS ON WHAT IS IMPORTANT -YOU HAVE ALREADY GIVEN YOUR GIFTS TO OTHERS, YOU ARE A GENTLE SOUL-WONDERFULL MOTHER-LOVING WIFE-PRECIOUS DAUGHTER-A BLESSING AS A FRIEND-A CHILD OF GOD- A INSPRIRATION TO EVERYONE AND ANYONE WHO KNOWS OR HAS COME TO KNOW YOU-A LOVER OF LIFE- NOT EVERYONE HAS THOSE GIFTS TO GIVE AND YOU CAN’T BUY THEM. SO THANK YOU KAREN LOVE YOU PRAYING DAILY
Yay Karen! I am so glad to hear that your counts continue to improve! Lots of love and prayers!
Hi my baby sister! I am so glad you seem to be in better spirits today. I am praying for you and I am so looking forward to seeing you. You are never out of my thoughts. I miss you so much. I am proud of the progress you have made when I know that it is a battle both physically and mentally to keep on going…I know that you have had “set backs” but I encourage you to keep your eyes on only the “positives” as God has provided protection. He has kept superinfections from invading a very susceptible body when you have had no white blood cells to protect your own body from invasion. He has allowed some things but has held it at bay…kind of like telling the oceans “you can only come this far!” I pray that He breaths new life into your bones and marrow…and speaks to the leukemia that it will flee from you…Never to return! I pray that the fluid and pneumonia around and in your lungs will drain away and be gone and that you are healed by Jesus’ stripes…I pray that God in His infinite mercy will give you to me to keep on this earth so that we will grow old together and celebrate our old age and enjoy our grandchildren together. Please know that even though I am not there with you in the flesh…I am always with you in spirit…I love you my dear sister…be strengthened and encouraged…and know that I love you…I love you…I LOVE YOU! You are beautiful and brave and truly an inspiration to me and others…keep the faith! Walk with God…and when you can’t walk (or do your laps) let Him carry you…(I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me..)…When I am weak…He is strong! And He loves us more than we can comprehend or duplicate…May God bless you and keep you in His arms…I love you
Hey Karen,
It’s good to hear you’re feeling better. I hope and pray that you continue on an upsweep. Mom & the Melton’s next door ask about you and ask for updates. We think of you and pray for you & yours often.
Love, Tracy