Hi all! Mom and Dad are continuing to travel
to Los Angeles every other day to have his care team check blood levels,
administer blood products, and get fully checked out to ensure he is recovering
appropriately and steering clear of any complications and/or infections. This last week he had a few very rocky days,
and developed some pretty serious swelling in his legs and feet. His doctors say this was a result of lack of
protein and because his platelets had dropped so low, I am almost certain this
is the lowest they’ve ever been since this process started – they were at
4,000. Hospitals transfuse platelets at
17,000, normal platelet range is 150,000 – 400,000. My dad is still receiving constant blood
products via transfusion. We couldn’t
count the amount of times he’s been transfused if you paid us a million
bucks. GOD BLESS those of you who donate
blood and/or other blood products!!! You are saving lives. While he was there on Wednesday, they also
gave him a shot to boost the buildup of his white blood cells. This shot causes aches up and down my dad’s
body, a typical side effect. How amazing and strong is this man?? My mom and dad are traveling there again
today, and are actually there as I type.
On a side note, our Light the
Night team that is raising funds in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society is ROCKING HARD!! We are THRILLED that we will get to honor my dad is
this way, and we are pretty certain he will be well enough to join us out there
at the Riverwalk for the festivities on November 1st. My sister and Dylan have facilitated
fundraisers at their school and have raised over $600, from their students!! 5th
and 6th graders guys, how cool is that! We have also received many
unexpected, hugely generous gifts from people that are rooting my dad on in
this fight – major contributors include Brian Batey, Stockdale Tile, and the
TigerFight Foundation. This is a family
who started a nonprofit in honor of their 5 year old son, now 9, who fought
hard and beat Leukemia. They were inspired
to start a nonprofit after they had such a great response of support from their
first Light the Night team. Our family
and Light the Night team cannot thank all of our contributors enough! Total raised thus far is $8,500 – our goal is
$10,000! To help us get there, please visit the team site and make a
contribution of any size!
AND! Come walk with us, it will be
an experience to remember.
On a 2nd side note,
Nicole had a birthday yesterday! Happy Birthday Nicole. Your fearless attitude and your sense of ease
and poise in everything you do inspires me.
So lucky to have you as a Sis! I have always thought you were Dad’s mini
me….here’s the proof!!
Thank you guys, keep those
prayers coming – much appreciated!!
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