Just a very quick update. Yesterday, a "mean fellow" pretty much told Joe that his rash could be Leukemia affecting his skin...which would mean that he would not respond as well to chemo. Uhm...he had just gotten a skin biopsy with no answers yet, so why freak him out like that?
Well, PRAISE GOD! Because today we found out it is actually a weird drug reaction, which is most definitely the least of all evils. Also, he had the inflammation of his gums checked out and for now he just needs to gargle with a special mouthwash. Tomorrow he may see the oral surgeon here for possible irrigation and debriding of the area.
Joe was mostly smiling today, which is GOOD! Especially considering he didn't sleep so well last night. He spiked another high fever. I know that it is so rough being in the hospital and going through all that he is going through. I'm so very proud of him though for trying to stay positive.
Joe's mom made him some goodies for lunch, which he was able to eat. And he ate most of his hospital dinner too. Yippee. My parents were around today too. My mom made Joe some cake, and he loved that.
That's all for now. I can't keep my eyes open. But as always thank you all for your wonderful messages and words of cheer! Sara and Mike M. sent balloons which really brighten up the room. And Lisa, who I must call tomorrow has been amazing in using her connections to plan an upcoming bone marrow drive! Sometime I'll have to make a list of thank you's. It would seriously be miles long, I think. We love ALL OF YOU!
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Hey Karen, I just caught up with your whole blog. I can totally believe that Joe & you are surrounded by the best possible network of doctors, family, and friends. Good thing the hubby has an "in" eh? ;-) And good thing we have an allmighty maker on our side! Take THAT leukemia!!!!
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Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of them. Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus and, after digging through it, lowered the mat the paralyzed man was lying on. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven."
Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves, "Why does this fellow talk like that? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?"
Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, "Why are you thinking these things? Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, take your mat and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins . . . ." He said to the paralytic, "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home." He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this!"
Joe and Karen
Just a note to say hello and that you both are in my prayers and heart. Please keep on fighting the good fight! God has you close in his light!!!!
Much love
Beth & Dave
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