Still Recovering
John J. HagenKeep praying for NEGATIVE MRD!
MRD testing will most likely be perfomed this Friday or next Monday. John's body is still recovering from the intense rounds of chemotherapy he just completed. His body is trying to produce blood on its own but, it still needs the support of blood products, platelets and blood transfusions. Until John's body can recover on its own Dr. Pui can't test his bone marrow. White blood cell count needs to be 1000 (his is 200), plateletes need to be 50,000 (his are 80,000 but some are from the platelete transfusion he had for brunch on Sunday) and his ANC needs to be 300 (his is ZERO). So we wait, anxiously wait!
John's nurse, Miss Martha May, said we would start to glimpes of the John we know and love soon, he'd blossom like a flower. He's in there, fighting to come out!!!! We've seen more smiles and even an occasional giggle!
We love John so much and want so badly for him to be cured of his cancer. Please continue to pray for John's healing and cure. Please pray for NEGATIVE MRD!
Love,
Kathy
Reader Comments (8)
Continuing to think about you all daily.
Xo. Michelle
We are praying for you guys everyday!
Bella gave us our bracelets today. So many of us our praying. I will be at my sister's house tomorrow and we will pray together for John.
"For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." Psalms 91:11
"When I am afraid, I will trust in You." Psalms 56:3
We are praying for you guys. May John's smile shine on you every day.
the schusters
We will pray for negative MRD!!! I love what Miss Martha May had to say !!! You keep up the positive thoughts and hold on to your faith. We love you all so very much.
The Hamelinks
I'm with Suzy, Miss Martha May is definitely on the right track. The John we know and love is fighting so hard and we are all so very proud of him and his family. The prayers continue...just like the UNSTOPPABLE DETERMINATION.
The Crums
We've been following John's courageous fight since we heard the news. He and all of you are in our continued prayers and thoughts. PRAYING for a Negative MRD!!
The Hornbergers
Dear Kathy,
May this week be the week that John makes that first leap towards his cure...
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
Praying for a Negative MRD and the return of his beautiful, wonderful, bubbly, silly, happy self :))
Love and happy thoughts and prayers,
Beth Otis