A couple of hours of infusion and watching and the procedure is complete. Anti climatic maybe, but a marvel to see nonetheless. Now we wait. These stem cells will now find their way into my bones and set up shop, producing blood cells. This process is called engraftment and will take a couple of weeks to start. Meanwhile my blood counts continue to fall and my ability to fight infection is greatly decreasing. The side effects of the chemotherapy will continue to increase as well.
Prayer needs:
1. That the stem cells will engraft
2. That I am able to avoid serious infection while my immune system is down.
3. That I will be able to overcome side effects
4. That as a family we may rest in God's plan for our lives.
Psalm 16: 8,9 ESV
" I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
my flesh also dwells secure"
5 comments:
Hello Richard, I don't know if you remember me but I served with you on the Ed. Committee at PRC quite a few years ago. I heard from my daughter Jennifer that you are not well. I pray that the Lord will bless the treatments that you are receiving and that you may be healed. Above all: May you experience the peace that passes all understanding in whatever circumstances you will find yourself.
Mary VanDoodewaard
Wow, Richard, look at your smile! Looks like a smile of relief and gladness. :)
Though there is plenty of waiting to come yet, you clearly are glad where it's at at this point. :)
Wow, may the Lord do wonderful things for you and your family......I know He will be praised through and for it all!
Thank you, Lord, for all you have done so far!
Thinking of all of you often,
Deka
Praise to the Lord for a good transplant day!
Andrea
You are ALL being remembered in prayer as you wait and hope! May you all find comfort and strength in Him. John & Andrea Mulder
How wonderful to finally be at this point in your journey. I was struck by your statement..'a chance for healing'.
Beautiful, is it not, to be given another day to hope and pray for a return of health? Even that, having hope again, is a gift!
Praying for you all, and wishing you much strength and patience.
The vanB's
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