I had the oppor-tunity to go for a walk up (and I do mean UP) in the Avenues on Wednesday. The weather was beautiful and the sun was shining as I walked and walked and walked some more. I walked up and around the old Primary Children's Hospital and then down and around and as I looked up I could see the flags waving beside the State Capitol Building. I walked over and started down a path into Memory Grove and there reaching up above the treetops were the spires of the Salt Lake Temple. I stopped and took a moment thinking about what a wonderful country we live in --a country blessed with the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the New and Everlasting Covenant. We live in a place that we can walk or drive and within minutes be within the walls of the sacred Temple. Sure, at times we get frustrated with government issues, but we live in the promised land! With all the problems of our medical systems and programs--they still aren't socialized medicine! If we lived in another country it is likely that we would not be experiencing the joys and blessings that we are today with Jim's transplant due to his age and the challenges he has faced and overcome along the way. In those places, the government chooses who will get treament, when they will get it and who will give it to them.
Today is Friday and Jim is doing very well. He has had no fever since Monday Morning and his chest x-rays have improved and his need for oxygen has almost totally disappeared. His counts are beginning to come up which is a great sign of engraftment. JIm's platelets are 64 and his crit is staying up there too. His neutrophils are up 100 from yesterday and his bones are really hurting; though it is very uncomfortable, it is a great sign that his marrow is doing what it is supposed to!!
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It's amazing how you always have the ability to look on the bright side of everything. Good news.
So glad to hear this positive report! I don't quite know what "neutrophils" are (hopefully they aren't little guys named Phillip that won't make a stand) but I'll be praying for them just the same! I hope the pain doesn't last long, but it's a little easier to take when you know good things are happening.
Thanks, Analee, for the reminder of the freedoms we tend to take so much for granted. We truly are greatly blessed, and I'm so glad you're feeling God's love along with that of all your friends.
So happy to hear Jim is doing well! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Love you guys!!
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