Hello:
Well, they put Jim on steroids for his gout, and he's actually walking without the cane the second half of the day. I think it was the prayers. I've never seen steroids act that fast. But we'll take it.
DRUM ROLL.......................
Jim is 100 percent grafted. That means none of Jim's T-cells are actually Jim's. They are all Bob's now. So, his white blood cells are up a bit more today. His red blood cells are a bit up, and again, the platelets, the last thing to respond, are up a few more points from last Thursday. This means that Jim will not lose his graft, and that he now has an immune system capable of fighting off some small things right now. It will never be 100 percent, but his immune systed is bouncing back, and if he continues in this direction, we may actually be coming home at the end of May. Now, I say this tongue in cheek, cause I'm just used to things coming up. But this is some of the best news (other than cancer free) that we have gotten in a long time.
I haven't asked the doctors or anything, but since Jim's cancer was a T-cell cancer, and all of Jim's T-cells are actually now Bob's, and he still doesn't have cancer, what does that mean in regards to the cancer coming back and stuff. Not that I'm relying on doctors words or anything. But you know what I mean.
Anyway, isn't that exciting? Jim's GVHD is a bit better with the meds, too. The steroids will help this as well.
Jim wore a mask the entire time at the NIH cause of the Swine flu. Let's not even go there.
12 comments:
Oh Wow! This is fabulous news. Praise God! He is so good to us!
Love and Prayers and Praises
The Smiths
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So good to hear your voice yesterday...you are now officially my favorite telemarketer :-).
Goodmorning Sister and Jim.
I'm glad you wore the mask, Jim.
Is this were we now call Jimbo
Jimbob. hee hee oh I need to laugh.
Read your mail Sister.
Whoever cut the grass GOD BLESS YOU
THANK YOU everything looks beautiful at Jim and Dollys.
Have a great day everyone
Thank you Jesus!
YAY!! What good news! We are so happy and thankful!
This is wonderful news. We are rejoicing with you. Looking forward to the day when you both are back in the "burgh".
Love and cyber hugs,
Maddy and Sam
By the way, we prayed for you on Sunday night at the prayer meeting. You are loved.
awww, thanks Maddy. I had just started going to the prayer meeting before Jim got real sick. Can't wait to get back.
I'm so happy to hear this news! Praising God with you!!
Love ya,
Mary *Sinner* R.
Wonderful news!
Jim is now two people in one, and with Jesus we can make that three!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
We are thrilled that things are looking up. God is "The Living Word and Author of Salvation, who was a ransom for all..He is the Fountain of Life and Dayspring from on high, who refreshes us with living water... He is the Bearer of Glory, and the Light of the World, who lovingly leads and guides us...He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who rules with righteousness...He is Jesus !!...and on top of all of that He loves us. MJB and JBchina
Such exciting news. Love you guys.
Praying.
Judi
wa hooooo! what fantastic news. truly. i can't wait til matt gets home to read this... love you guys.
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