Well Wishes from Phyllis and Jack

August 1, 2007

Posted by DaveDias in Well Wishes

Well Wishes from Phyllis and Jack

Dear Dave & Irene,

So encouraged by todays report and Thanking God with you. Was thinking of you today knowing your were going to UCSF.

We returned yesterday from a Palau PC and will be here except for a day here and there in Merced with Denise.

Praying for the right combination so you can keep some food down. One of these days we will be going to Mama Mia’s again.

By the way, several ask about you at the Palau conference.

We continue to Pray….so appreciate the daily updates.

Our Love, Phyllis and Jack

July 31, 2007

Posted by DaveDias in Dave's Updates

UCSF Clinic

8.30 p.m…

Good evening!

The UCSF clinic went very well today. Irene was given one unit of blood because of a low red blood cell count. However, are you ready to hear some good news? Irene’s blood platelet count is now at 122!!! The target range is 140+. She is moving toward that target count rapidly. You may recall that last Thursday the count was 93; last Tuesday it was 77. This is very encouraging news! The bilirubin count is now at 8.7!!! This is also exceptional news, given the historical counts over the last several weeks hovering in the 12-14 range. The target range is 1.5. Clearly, it is moving in the right direction!

Irene’s most significant and continuing challenge is her ability to keep food down. We have started on a new nausea regime…again! Hopefully this will be just the right combination to support her during this healing transition.

In the meantime, however, we’re rejoicing in these recent blood count developments and are reminded of Psalm 72.19: “Praise be to His glorious name forever. May the whole earth be filled with His glory”.

Praise be to His glorious name forever. May the whole earth be filled with His glory. Psalm 72:19
© 2006 Hosanna Loh

Perhaps you have noticed the addition of some wonderful photos of nature with scripture verses added to our UPDATES over the last few days. We’re grateful to Hosannah Loh, who is allowing us to display her art on Irene’s website. You can see more of Hosanna’s inspiring work at http://www.naturespraise.com.

Thanks for caring…

Caminando con Fé
Dave

July 31, 2007

Posted by DaveDias in Dave's Updates

Well Wishes from David Schmidt

Dias Family,

You have all been in my thoughts and prayers over the last few months. I know you are trusting the Lord in all circumstances and what a testimony that is to His power in your lives.

Thank you for all the updates you have been able to give through the website – what an excellent tool to inform those who care so much about you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help your family and Irene.
We love you all!
-David Schmidt