Dec 28, 2011, Day +333 Endings and Hopeful Beginnings

"Just the Facts"-- Continuing to improve in blood level measurements, GVH rash is back and very stubborn.  Had to increase chemo meds to full strength.  Struggling with this.

I couldn't let the year end without an update and a show of gratitude to all the faithful friends for following along with us on this journey.  I hope the Christmas season was kind to you and that you were blessed with the gathering of family and friends.  Times are hard right now, so we need to be grateful for the things we have that are precious;  health, family and great friends!  Our Christmas wish to each of you is that you and your family will be blessed with love, health and happiness.  We pray that each of you will abundantly receive more than you can every imagine from our King.

B continues to improve, however the GVH rash of the skin is back.  It is not super aggressive, yet we continue to work with the medicine to get it to rescind.  It is proving to be very stubborn.  This is waring on B's mind.  He was thinking December he would be OFF most the meds and this latest bout will delay that about 3 months.  He is keeping the discouragement at bay, but it is a daily fight.  The meds also sap his strength and energy and keep him very tired all day.  We are hoping for a light at the end of this tunnel in the New Year!

As I reflect back to some of the events we have endured during this past year, I can sum it up with the thought that we were carried through this venture, by the faithful prayers and support of our family and friends.  Being on the receiving end, it has been quite amazing to experience.  It is quite a gift you give to another when you stop your busy life and bow your head in prayer for them.  I hope it is a practice you will consider taking into the New Year.  Bless you and thank you.
Until next time,
Hopeful Believer.