Thursday, November 24, 2011
Day 15
Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for. Although things could be better, they could also be so much worse. We met with a different doctor yesterday from PCH and he told us that if Katie had to have cancer, she at least had the best cancer possible - she is the right age, with the right type of chromosomes and she had a low count of white blood cells instead of a high count when we brought her to the hospital - all of which is good for her prognosis and outcome. We feel hopeful that Katie will make it through this, and the doctors seem confident of that. We are thankful to live in the day and age we now live, so that Katie can get the treatments she needs. The doctor told me yesterday, if this were twenty years ago, Katie would not live through this. There has been a lot of progress made in treating Leukemia in just the past few years. So, how blessed we are! I am thankful my husband has been able to stay home to help with everything. I am thankful my sister flew in this afternoon to help us. I am thankful for family and friends who have all lent support. We are especially thankful for all your prayers, because this is all in the Lords hands anyway. Thank you for sending Katie prayers to heaven, I know they are heard and answered. Today I am glad for sweet, tender, long hugs from my children.
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Anndrea, it was so great talking to you tonight. You just can't imagine how bad I needed to hear your voice. You and Scott are so strong and you guys will make it through this ordeal. Stay strong in your faith and we all will continue to pray for Katie's recovery and for your strength!
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Kelly
What a wonderful report from the doc - we *are* so blessed to live in an age with so much medical technology, and I'm thankful Katie is able to benefit from that.
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Hello, my name is NyKol Dillon and I am a respite and habilitation provider for Charlene Arrowsmith. I don't know if she talked to you but I just finished treatment and have 3 weeks of radiation left to do. Tucson is a great hospital and my transplant doctor specializes in leukemia. the hospital is 15 in the nation and it's the best care I have ever recieved. Both my parents and my brother are willing to donate blood when needed. It sounds like you guys have a strong support system and I strongly believe you guys are getting through this. My best wishes are with you guys..
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