The past days Dad has been doing okay. He has been very tired but always has a sense of humor. Yesterday however they gave Dad a different, stronger dose of chemo and as a result he has been very sick. This will be the case today as well and then hopefully it will get better. Mom has been at his side and has proven to be a wonderful nurse! I know Dad is very thankful to have her there with him.
Uncle Ron will be at the hospital on Tuesday and Dad will be starting the transplant on Wednesday.
Uncle Ron's bone marrow will most likely be removed from the top of the hip bone. The bone marrow is then filtered and treated. Transplant marrow will be given to Dad through an IV. It is naturally carried into the bone cavities, where it grows to replace the old bone marrow.
Dad has prepared for the transplant by getting high doses of chemo serving two purposes; it destroys his abnormal blood cells or cancer and it slows his immune response against the donor bone marrow.
We are all a bit anxious (especially Dad) on the outcome of the next few days and weeks but we pray that God will give Dad the strength he needs. Thank you so much for the comments and cards you have sent; they mean so much!
10 comments:
Hallo Ed en Flo
Wij hopen dat het goed mag gaan.
En we blijven aan jullie denken.
Groet en liefs
Ebo en Truida
Hello Ed and Flo
Wishing you both much strength as you go through this and especially the peace of knowing that God is always with you.We're keeping you in our prayers.
Love Tony & Elenor
Thinking of you all every day as Wednesday gets closer. Our prayers are with you.
Henry and Janet
Hi Ed and Flo,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you guys all the way,you and your family are constantly in our prayers especially now that the transplant is near.
May you continue to taste the goodness of the Lord.
We also remember Ron and Shirley family in this difficult time
Love,Herman and Martha.
The Lord will give you strength.
Love, Ellen Davis
Hi Ed & Flo
May God be near you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jan & Adria
Dear Ed, Flo and family,
We wish you the best of luck for the transplant tomorrow and for the time ahead. We are thinking of you and keeping our fingers crossed!
Love,
Geert Werkman
Geert&Fennie
Geerthenk
Hallo Ed en Flo
Sterkte in deze moelijke tijd en dat Here over jullie mogen waken en sterkte mag geven in deze moelijke tijd
Gerrit,Brenda & Anouk
Hello Ed & Flo;
Congratulation on your birthday Thurs. the 22nd.
It may not be pleasant to be in the hospital on your birthday Ed. Though we are sure this is a better place for you presently. We pray and hope the Lord will bless. May God sustain you in His unfailing love.
We hope the marrow transplant will take place,and that it may bring positive results Love Fred & Sietie
Hello Ed and Flo,
May God give you strength today and may He bless the transplant. You are in our prayers.
Jim and Johanna
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