No fevers, no transfusions necessary today, and I still need to have some stitches pulled from last week's biopsy. Hopefully I can get the doc on that tomorrow. I'm still waiting for evening rounds -- these guys pull some late hours somedays.
Just thought I'd update that everything seems to be going o.k. today. I'm having some pain in my throat that may be mucositis starting in, but I'm hoping not. In the meantime they cooked up some "magic mouthwash" for me to use.
White count - 0.1
Hematocrit - 28%
Hemoglobin - 9.8
Platelets - 30
We were able to catch some fireworks last night. We found an area on the 10th floor that was nice and empty and enjoyed several different displays across the city landscape. Last year I watched fireworks from the window of the University Hospital in Columbia and my mind was so full, trying to grasp the diagnosis and all that had happened to us within the past 48 hours. I'm so grateful to be here a year later and find myself wondering some of the same things once again -- praying this does the job and I can achieve a remission that allows me to still be here next year. Ultimately it is my prayer that God be most glorified in my life -- no matter what that means. I pray it is in my ultimate healing here on earth, but also know it may be in Heaven that He chooses to finally kill the cancer. Thank you so much for being our prayer warriors this last year and continuing to pray with us for His perfect miracle.
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About Me
- Brandon Wilhoite
- Amy was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia subtype M4 on July 2, 2006. For your convenience, Brandon & Gary can be contacted via email through amysblog@mac.com.
Timeline
- August 2007 - Clofarabine & Cytarabine with possible second transplant
- August 2007 - Intrathecal Methotrexate
- June - July 2007 - FLAG w/ mylotarg
- April 2007 - AML M4 MLL-ELL Diagnosis
- March - June 2007: Experimental DLIs
- March - June 2007: Decitabine 5/28
- November 2006 - Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant (brother)
- September 2006 - Salvage Regimen - MEC
- July 2006 - Reinduction - Cytarabine & Daunarubicin 5/2
- July 2006 - Induction - Cytarabine & Daunarubicin 7/3
- July 2, 2006 - AML M4 Diagnosis
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, 'I believed, and so I spoke,' we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. - 2 Corinthians 4:5-18
10 comments:
God is so good to bring blessings if we only realize them for what they are. Fireworks displays being one of them in my opinion!
Congratulations on a good Independence Day, and God blesses you.
Your faith is so incredible to me, Amy! You are in my thoughts often and I am praying for you and your family!
Amy, I have been reading your site for quite some time now and have been praying for you and your family on a regular basis. Just wanted you to know that you are thought of often.
I'm glad to hear that the symptoms thus far have been "kind." (I'm still praying for that miracle!) Always in thought and prayer. Love you dearly...
Sending you a cyber hug,
~ Amber
amy, you are a sweet and gentle soul and I am praying for you! in Christ, Angela
hi amy, you've really challenged me with your life! i worry about the stupidest things sometimes and it misdirects my focus away from the Lord! thank you for helping me to put my eyes back on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ...every good and perfect gift comes from above! You are special in the eyes of the Lord and HE has you in is strong and capable hands!!! Thank you, from the deepest place of my heart!
God is so good and His glory shines in your faith. I am praying hard for that remission Amy! -Heather
Im praying for you Amy!
You are such an inspiration of someone who is walking through the valley and yet still depending on God for strength and healing. It's amazing to me because you have every right to be angry. Your faithfulness is a testimony and blessing to everyone who reads you blog. I continue to pray for your healing. Thank you for your updates.
Praise the Lord to see you are still hanging in there. You haven't given up on God and that is a powerful testimony to me. We love you and appreciate your faith in the Savior. Love and prayers....Sis. Julie
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