Mary receives shots today

Hello Family and Friends, here’s the latest from Houston.

Jennifer had surgery today for a bone marrow test. The Doctors wanted to check her counts before chemo. Surgery went well. Jennifer’s muscle pain is almost gone and she is able to sit up in bed and she is getting better in standing and she is walking a little (with our help). She is running a fever again, last night it went up to 103.4 and its back down tonight and we are watching it very close. They sent off blood work to check if there is a problem with it and we had a check x-ray tonight. The Doctors will keep testing until we find out what is causing the fevers. She is also fighting stomach problems, she is getting sick to her stomach every 6 to 8 hours.

Mary received her first round of shots today and she is feeling OK tonight. She has 2 more days of shots to go and she will be tested on Monday for the transplant. Timmy came to town today to take care of Mom while I take care of Jennifer in the hospital. If all goes well, Jennifer will start chemo on Tuesday. Elaine goes to Kansas City tomorrow for 10 days to stay with Grandma & Grandpa, Rhonda & Gary and Marcia & Tom. .

Mary and I would to thank “TEAM IN TRAINING”. Jennifer received over 230 cards from the Hospital web site!!!!! Most of them were from TMT. We spent a few hours reading them and laughing at most of the jokes!!!! Keep them coming. We are now posting them on all the walls in the room again. This will keep me busy for awhile. Thanks again.

Pat (Jennifer homebound Teacher) came down this week and spent 2 days with Jennifer and Mary. Jennifer was so glad to see Pat and talking with her. (No homework was given) THANKS PAT, WE LOVE YOU!

Mary and I can’t believe how many people are looking on the web site, writing notes of encouragement and all the LOVE out there for Jennifer! THANKS!

Keep the PRAYERS coming and GODBLESS!

Tim

note: the above entry is a copy originally posted on our ‘Caring Bridge’ website.