Back to square one

We received the results from the “whose is whose” test earlier this week and learned that the donor cells have plummeted to 2%.  This decline constitutes a total loss of graft which means we have to start back at square one.  Although this news is devastating, Patrick handled it really well and is ready to start round two which will hopefully be in January.

The team at the clinic is working hard to pin down a new donor and happily reports that Patrick has an abundance of perfect matches.  We head to the clinic Monday and will have an update on the findings. 

Patrick is enjoying spending time with friends who are home for the holidays and the timing of their being home could not be more perfect!  He is so happy to see everybody!

I will post another update after our visit to the clinic on Monday.   Thank you for keeping Patrick in your prayers.   xoxo

Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?”
—John 11:40

DOT +87

We all had a very nice Thanksgiving at home.  Due to lots of sniffles in the extended family, we opted to cook our own turkey at home to keep the germs away from Patrick’s weakened immune system as even a slight cold could mean serious business!

Patrick returned to the clinic Monday for lab work and got fantastic results!  His white count was 4.6, hemoglobin 9.7 and platelets 103.  We are thrilled to see the numbers increasing steadily along with his energy level.

We are still waiting for results on the “whose is whose” test.  Due to a hiccup in Duke’s new computer system, the test was not run a couple of weeks ago but was run this week.  Results should be back early next week and we anticipate them to be positive. 

Patrick is still enjoying being at home although he really misses college life.  He will take an online course in January and attend summer school to catch up on his hours. 

We head back to the clinic to see Dr. Chao on December 16^th!   Stay tuned for results on “whose is whose” test. xoxo caroline

The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. 

-Isaiah 58:11