Each day has it’s own ups and downs. Some meal times I feel like eating, and others I don’t.

Friday my WBC was way up to 5.9! Today it is down to 4.5. So this is to be expected, too, a little up and down, but all trending the right way overall. Other blood numbers are also trending upwards. My medical team is very encouraged about this! (and so are David and I!)

On the downside, it has been somewhat disheartening that I have to remain here in the hospital, since I am feeling much better than at this time last week. The only reason I am still here is because I am on a 4x per day IV antibiotic regimen for at least another week or so. Until they find an alternative for that, a portable pump or some other idea, then I will remain here in the hospital. On the upside, I have not needed any blood transfusions in a week! My engraftment is happening!!! Without the infection and antibiotic needs I would be going home.

You might think it is boring here but half of my day is people coming in the room to give meds, give an injection, hang an antibiotic, take vitals, doctor rounds, linen changes. Then there is the everyday self care, eating, walking, napping and in room exercises. In the evenings, David and I play Scrabble (no win/loss record as we do not keep score- hard for a competitive Scrabble player like me), watch movies, football or The Chosen videos. The days pass fairly quickly when I feel good as I should improve each day now.

God has us!!! He has shown His faithfulness to us during this time in so many ways. The specific caring nurses that I have and the doctors who are such cheerleaders and full of information they are willing to share. Even the housekeeper who calls me ‘Mama’ and doesn’t speak much English. These are beautiful people God is using to bring me hope and a future.

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and to not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Much love, Kay