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Brighter Days Ahead!

Brighter Days Ahead!

9 p.m…

Greetings family and friends,

Most of you know that we have been in a 24/7 CRISIS mode since Irene was admitted into the hospital on April 30th… Since Irene was discharged last Friday, we’re now entering a STRATEGIC and intentional transition…

Irene’s sister, Carmen, and I, escorted Irene to an early morning dialysis treatment in Watsonville.  Because Carmen is staying at our home for a few days, I was able to attend an important client meeting today.

Irene is weary but encouraged because she was able to keep food down all day, despite some lingering nausea.  We’re hopeful that the new nausea medication ($200.00 per pill, twice a day) will help.  We also hope that she won’t be taking this medication for very long!!!! 

We met with a home health agency which happens to be a client.  They are a first class operation!!  We’re trying to understand exactly what Irene’s needs will be in the coming weeks and months.  We need WISDOM!!

This is a critical transitional time for Irene and we appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers for her complete healing and recovery!  We are hopeful for brighter days ahead!!

Stay tuned… we’re headed to UCSF for CLINIC tomorrow.

Caminando con Fé
Dave

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Well Wishes from John and Carole Reynolds

Hi Irene – I am so glad to hear you are home!  A huge thanks to Dave for keeping us so well informed on your progress.  Our prayers now will be for you to get the rest that you need, and that the doctors will be able to find the right medication to conquer the nausea.

Love and Blessings
John and Carole Reynolds

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A Good Visit at UCSF Today!

A Good Visit at UCSF Today!

8.30 p.m…

Good evening!!!

We had a good visit at UCSF today!  Irene’s blood counts are doing well except for an elevated bilirubin (14.4).  As a result, they want her back on Thursday…

A very positive report is the blood platelet levels which are at 77.  You may recall that they were at 40 when she was discharged from UCSF last Friday… this is wonderful news!!

The other very encouraging information is that the Amyloid blood test has revealed a significant decrease of Amyloid in her bloodstream.  This is obviously a result of the stem cell transplant!!!!  Yay!!!! 

A lingering issue is the 24/7 nausea.  A new medication was introduced into the mix today.  We hope for a breakthrough in this area soon… her current calorie intake is just not sustainable…

Irene’s sister, Carmen, arrives this evening for a few days to help around the house.

We continue to be overwhelmed with thanksgiving from the many expresssions of care and concern from so many.  THANK YOU!!!!

Irene is up early tomorrow morning for another round of dialysis…

Thanks for caring…

Caminando con Fé
Dave

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