Good Morning Friends,
This is the day that the Lord has made....and it looks like it's going to be beautiful!! The doctor told us last night that Erin's WBC was 3.3 (back in the normal range finally) and that the results on the genetics from her bone marrow biopsy showed no abnormalities in the chromosomes which is also good news! While we won't ever know if there were abnormalities before at least we can see that after round one of chemo things look good!
Erin had her spinal tap late yesterday afternoon. It went well except for a brief intermission where Erin had a bout of nausea. Since then the nausea seems to have subsided a bit although she still has a stomach ache. She was able to eat a good dinner and get a few hours of sleep in between visits by the staff to start/stop meds and take vitals. Last night was a relatively light night for the chemo. This round of chemo is similar to the first in that day 1, 3, and 5 are heavy dose days (3 drugs - all given overnight) with lighter doses on days 2, 4, and 6-8 (2 drugs given over a short duration). As it works out, I will be staying with Erin on the light nights and Janet will be with her on the heavy nights....like you all keep saying....God knows what He is doing!!
One other note, we just received Erin's birthday present from Aunt Deb....and we just have to say that Aunt Deb you have outdone yourself this time! Erin is thrilled....(well most of the Blonshine's really)....to have an autographed picture of Matthew McConaughey with a personal note to Erin wishing her well. We'll put it up right next to the picture of Dr. Butz and Dr. Moore....what a contrast!!! ( I just mean...you know....a crack professional medical team...next to a thespian).
We thank God for this day and for all the blessings that he is pouring out on us through all of you!
Bill
7 comments:
So happy to hear more good news with your tests and numbers...what a blessing that is. I hope this beautiful first day of March is a day of minimal side effects and great progress!
Much love,
Vicki
Matthew McConaughey! Shoot Erin, that's awesome. I'm going to want to take a look at that when I'm home visiting this summer.
I am glad to hear that things are going fairly smoothly with round two thus far. I will pray that the nausea doesn't keep you from getting rest and eating good food.
Hang in there sweet, friend. I love you.
Brittany
YOWZA!....Sounds like this are off with a bang...er..maybe a bell (for the boxing theme)....Erin...Keep fighting the fight sweet girl...remember that all of your warriors are standing in your corner....we are ready to aide you any way we can.....WE LOVE YOU !!!!!!
Stay strong sweet Erin- We are all praying for you! The girls are looking forward to seeing Laura tonight. As always, they miss you and look forward to seeing you soon! (In my opinion Matthew Mc"Hunk-a-hey" can make anyone feel better. : )
Much love!
Mary Catherine
wow!!! Matthew McConaughey! what an awesome gift! I'll keep Erin constantly in my prayres.
Happy late leap year day! (hahaha...)
Love,
Caro____
Ok..so for my make-a-wish I wanted to meet "Texas Walker Ranger" because I loved the how then I was little. Well, I got my other option to go swim with the dolphins. BUT I did get a signed picture from Chuck Norris, haha. I am not going to lie....I was so excited. HOWEVER...I am going to have to admit that a signed picture from Mr. Matthew McConaughey tops Church Norris....even if he is so strong that he breaks the speed of light with his roundabout kicks. haha.
So happy numbers are up. Keep fighten, Erin. Love you so much!
-Kristen M
Erin, sorry its been awhile since writing havent had internet access...continue to fight this! I know you can! If you ever need someone to talk to...not that you don't have thousands of people at the hospital call me! I love you!
Erin
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