Last week mom and dad hit the month mark on their stay at City of Hope and last week in particular, was VERY difficult. There wasn't any significant change in his white blood cell numbers (they were not increasing as quickly as they hoped), he had a bone marrow biopsy and they were waiting on pins and needles for the results to ensure that he was leukemia free, and let's be real, they're exhausted and have lived in a hospital for a month. Talking to them last week was difficult. Everyone was sad. Down. Feeling defeated. Dylan really took on the role of ' lead encourager' and I was reminded of author and college professor Brene Brown, who has been on Oprah's show many times.
One of her quotes resonated with me, “Faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in
what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of
uncertainty.”
Faith. It is so simple and yet sooooo challenging at times.
My family, and especially my parents, have been challenged to believe in what they cannot see. Every step of this LONG journey is requiring Faith.
Well, we held on to faith and prayers were answered in a GIGANTIC way Friday.
Dad's bone marrow came back leukemia free! Hallelujah.
Dad was given a neupogen shot, which boosted his white blood cells from
roughly 100 to 1200 in one night! Hallelujah.
Dad hadn't needed blood products for two days,
so he was released and able to come home!!!!!! Hallelujah.
So, you read correctly, he is home. He is still tired and weak. Those near him are still required to wear gloves and masks, BUT we are beyond thrilled that he is HOME!!
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| Here are the girls rocking their gear to visit Papa! |
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