This has been a challenging week for us. Sharon contracted a sinus infection and so has been a bit under the weather. She was started on antibiotics and it seems to be clearing up. She also has been unusually weak and light headed and just simply doesn't have any get up and go. The Dr. has been concerned with some of her lab tests and tonight called and put her on an anti-viral medication, Gancyclovir, which is given to prevent CMV Disease. It will be given IV twice a day for the next 7 days and then they will reevaluate her condition. Her White Blood Count has been heading in the wrong direction as well. On Thursday it was down to 2.1. All of this is raising the level of concern of Dr. Stein and on Thursday he talked with us of the potential failure of our Graft and the possibility of a second bone marrow transplant. He went so far as to say an unrelated donor has been located and is on hold for a possible transplant. Of course we have been devastated and trying to get our arms around the possibilities. After much prayer we feel it is time to ask in faith for a miracle to occur (Moroni 7:26). We need the original graft to take hold and her counts to start moving in the right direction. We solicit the faith and prayers of all of you as we petition the Lord for this to happen. We are convinced and have a calm and peaceful feeling that this will happen as all of us continue to "Move forward with faith"The picture is of our first apartment in Southern California in Sierra Madre. We're the one on the bottom. 1969-70
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UUUHHHGGG!!!! I was really hoping that things would have turned out fine after the blood tests. I surely will increase the prayers and ask for the miricle. We have seen many miricles throughout this process, so why not now? My heart is with you guys as always.
DUUUUUUUUUUUDE!
Stop the bleeding already!!!!! (pun intended)
It's tough to be "calm and peaceful" but with both of your examples, it makes it easier.
Thank you for that. WE LOVE YOU!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Thought I'd continue the string of long capital explitives. This is not fun news at all. We will dfinately throw our prayers for a miracle into the mix. It just wouldn't seem right if things went smoothly. Definately not our MO. Keep fighting and we'll keep praying. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!
SAAAYYYYYY ITT AIN'T SOOOOOOO!!!
(sorry couldn't resist)
Mom this is news I don't want to hear. We are praying hard for a miracle and that your body will accept the original graft. We love you both.
FORZZZZZZZZZZZA!
That is what the Italians say to give each other courage. We are joining the faithful throng with our
pleadings to the heavens. Mom and Dad, we love you both and will follow your example in faith.
Sharon and Blaine,
Dick and I will be praying for a miracle which we know will come! We continue to put your names in the temple and please know that an entire ward and stake in Orange County are praying for you. We remember often your love and friendship. Please know how much we love you and your whole family.
Pat and Dick Franks
WE Pray for you both! Faith in Every Footstep! It is after the trial of our faith, that we receive a witness.
Thanks for sharing these sacred moments!
The Macavinta Family!
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