Stem Cell Infusion

We walked to the clinic for blood draw this morning.  The weather was chilly, but not as bad as the days previous.  Coming back was beautiful as we walked over the overpass and the sun was shining warmth down onto us.  It was a wonderful warm feeling.

Terry is feeling a little better today. He hasn't thrown up, but has not eaten very much either.

We are in the hospital and he has been receiving cells for a few hours now, and is tolerating it well.  Nurses and doctors have been coming and going from the room all afternoon.  Everyone is very kind and wants to be helpful.  Today might be an "easy" day compared to yesterday and the days to come.  We are grateful for it.

The bag of cells can be seen hanging with the fluids - they are the red bag.  It's just that easy - they connect them to the Hickman Line and they are infused just like the fluids or any other blood product.

We will stay the night and if all is well, go back to the apartment tomorrow.  He started up Cyclosporine again tonight, but a bit smaller dose.  We'll see how that goes.  He is feeling tired, and is ready for some sleep, so I'll say good night and turn out the lights.


We thank you for all your prayers on our behalf.  Over here (meaning clinic, hospital, bus drivers, etc.) the best they can do is to send "positive thoughts" our way.  We appreciate those too, and must remember that to some that might mean prayers, but we love the faith that is accompanied with prayer.  We are grateful for that faith and prayers.
 
A couple of the nurses today have wished Terry a happy birthday because these cells are a sort of re-birth for him.  I pray that is the case this time!  Maybe we will have cake and ice cream on November 23rd next year?????

Okay, lights out!
Love ya all!