Day 10

Today is a really good day. We are definitely on the upswing now. Jim is feeling much better. Mouth and throat sores are beginning to heal. We got news today that his bone marrow is officially working. His neutrophils (first line immunity) are at 200 today. They were 0 yesterday. They like to see the count up to 500 for a couple of days before he gets to go home. So, Jim and I are hoping he gets to go home the first part of next week. Today, one of the nurses said that all of the doctors and nurses are impressed with Jim. He smiled and said "they only love me for my body." I know when he starts cracking jokes, things are looking up.

I have been told that I tend to spin this blog in a positive manner that doesn't reflect reality and thus people do not know how hard this has been. So, for the record, it is really hard. (ha, ha) But, in truth, we have tried through this whole ordeal, beginning from initial cancer diagnosis back in 2005 to approach the matter in a positive way. I learned that you cannot stay in bed and cry forever. You eventually have to get up. I read from someone, that you cannot choose the cards you have been dealt, but you can choose how you play them. We have been trying to play them the best we can. We also rely heavily on our faith and the faith of those around us to pull us through. That does not mean that we do not have nervous breakdown days like yesterday. We all get tired and we all have bad times. But, the difference is, we always pull ourselves back up and pull through.

Keep praying and keep your fingers crossed for us. Thanks!