In case you missed the update, Katie did not make counts yesterday morning. It was an up and down morning. I thought she would make counts, because she hadn't seemed overly weak. But on the drive to the clinic she looked pale, so I thought maybe she wouldn't make counts. I told Scott so, and he said he thought she would make counts. When the doctor came in she told us Katie's counts needed to be extra high, or they wouldn't proceed. I told Scott I didn't think she would never make the high numbers. After testing Katie's blood, the doctor came in with the first half of the results and said Katie's numbers were super high, and she was sure Katie would make counts. So we all prepared to proceed. Then the second half of Katie's tests results came back, and to the doctor's surprise, Katie was low in one area and we couldn't proceed. So, there was a lot of emotions going on, back and forth- proceed, don't proceed.
Irregardless, I am glad we have the extra week. Scott and I are both sick - Scott started antibiotics a couple of days ago and I went to the doctor this morning and I will start antibiotics today (for bronchitis). Another week will hopefully do us all some good.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
"Our Heavenly Father loves us so much that He gave His only begotten Son, our Savior and Redeemer, as a propitiation - atoning sacrifice - for sin (1 John 4:10). Jesus Christ offered His life willingly and voluntarily for the redemption of mankind. Elder James E. Talmage said of the Savior, 'The motive inspiring and sustaining Him through all the scenes of His mission, from the time of His primeval ordination to the moment of victorious consummation on the cross, was twofold; first, the desire to do His Father's will in accomplishing the redemption of mankind;second, His love for humanity, of whose welfare and destiny He had assumed charge' (Article of Faith, 72). Our Heavenly Father loves His children. His greatest gift - the gift of salvation or eternal life has been made available through God's greatest offering - His beloved Son." (Lloyd D. Newell, He Shall Fulfill All of His Promises, 126).
What an emotional day you guys had. Glad you guys are able to have another week to prepare for this next phase. I think you and Scott need to be at 100% along with Katie! Try to get some rest and I pray that you all are feeling better by the weekend.
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Your perspective reminds me of Nephi's candor in response to the angel's inquiry: "knowest thou the condescension of God?" And Nephi's response - "I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless I do not know the meaning of all things." Boy isn't that the truth?!? I love the simiple beauty of that faith. We don't know the meaning of lots of things going on in our lives, but at the end of the day, we can know God loves us and is willing to let us endure all kinds of pain because of that love, and perhaps more striking, He is willing to endure tremendous pain Himself because of His love for us (to poorly paraphrase NAM). Hope you guys feel better soon - body and soul!
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