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Jack's counts are really low today. Hard to not be discouraged with these numbers.




ANC: 10
Red Cells: 6.6
White Cells: 0.6

Little buddy should be getting a transfusion today, as these numbers are well below what the cut off is. These numbers are not what I had hoped for.

Pray his bone marrow stop being suppressed and that it start making lots and lots of new blood cells so he can recover and feel better.

I haven't gotten an update from the Dr. yet. Just counts.

"When I am afraid, I will trust in you" Psalm 56:3-4

Comments

Meg said…
We're continuing to pray Tali.

"For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not,I am the one who helps you."" Isaiah 41:13
April 12, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Bethany said…
We are praying for all of you and especially little Jack! Please let us know if there is anything we can do!

Bethany Goddard
April 12, 2011 at 10:48 AM
colleenbcampbell said…
I'm a mom in the Sov. Grace Church in Richmond, VA. I've been keeping up with how you all and little Jack are doing. My heart goes out to you...I have a 3 1/2 year old as well. I'm praying for you and every update is another reminder for me to cry out to God to have mercy on you all giving you His sustaining grace. Praying you know His nearness. May He heal Jack quickly! love, Colleen
April 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Laura said…
Praying dear friend. I know that is a discouraging report, but praying for God's healing hand to bring those numbers up, protect Jack from further illness, and to continue to pour peace over your family!
April 12, 2011 at 12:52 PM
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