Quick Update

Counts today were down to 650ish. We will go in for another blood test on Monday to see if tings have improved enough.

Here is some good news to go along with this constant delaying.......
Based on the counts of some of his particular cells (red blood cells, platelets, etc..) Jake's Dr. does not feel that the low counts are any signs that the Leukemia cells are making a reappearance. They are still confident that this is the latter end of the virus and since his immune system has been weak it is just taking longer to recover fully. In discussions with the folks at the clinic, this is a pretty common thing to have to deal with - delays in treatment phases because of low counts.

So, although we deal with the emotional roller coaster each day as well as making sure that we have an alternate schedule for each of us days of possible treatment, we are really OK with all the delays. Don't get me wrong, I would love to get this phase started so that we can be through with it that much sooner. But thanks to many of your comments, you have helped us to remember that God does not always work on our time lines. He has a reason and His timing will be perfect. Thanks for the encouragement and for being there for us to help pick us back up.


Ecclesiastes 4:10
For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up.

Remember Vinyl Records?

Some of you may have had these when you were younger. I loved the sound of the pops and clicks that you could hear while listening to your favorite album.

I think the part I loved the most when listening to them was when you had a record that had gotten a small scratch on it you would get to hear the record skipping. It would always sound like this:

Treatment is delayed......
Treatment is delayed.....
Treatment is delayed......
Treatment is delayed.....

Yep, that is what we are feeling like - a broken record.

Today's counts were up from Monday, but they were only at 700. We will try again on Friday to check to see if the counts have improved.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and your support!!!!!

Dunkin Donuts

Mmmmm.... just typing Dunkin' Donuts makes me crave an old fashioned donut and a great cup of coffee. I don't think there are any in my area, so for now I will continue sipping my green tea and dream about that wonderful taste.

The reason Dunkin' Donuts is on my mind will definitely date me - but do you remember their commercial from - oh...decades ago where the guy goes back and forth making the donuts?

It's time to make the donuts
I made the donuts

It's time to make the donuts
I made the donuts

It's time to make the donuts
I made the donuts

He goes in... he goes home.

He goes in... he goes home.

He goes in... he goes home.

I have felt a lot like the donut maker the last two weeks. To be honest, it is making me feel as tired as good old Fred looked at the end of the spot.

It's time to start the treatment
Delay the treatment

It's time to start the treatment
Delay the treatment

It's time to start the treatment
Delay the treatment

We go in... we come home

We go in... we come home

We go in... we come home

Yesterday, I thought for sure we were going to be able to say, "We made the donuts!"

but no.

Please do not misunderstand. We have the very best medical team possible and I am so thankful that they are giving Jake amazing care and waiting for the right time to start this next chemotherapy phase.

Of even more importance - Our God has PERFECT timing. Several good friends have helped me remember that, thank you. God will allow the treatment to start at the right time, when it will be safest and most effective in healing our son.

And so we wait... and maybe try and find a good donut.