10.30 a.m.
Despite the really encouraging report @ UCSF yesterday, Irene had a very rough dialysis treatment this morning. The needle PAIN was outrageous. The technicians released her 30 minutes early because the pain was intolerable.
The journey continues…thanks for caring,
Dave
Irene had a FANTASTIC day @ UCSF ….
We visited and prayed with Jack Cauwels who is hospitalized at this time. Jack’s facing his ordeal with inspiring optimism, trust and faith in God…!!! We were also able to share lunch with Phyllis, Jack’s wife, and their daughter, Karen Schuler.
Irene was later greatly encouraged by her Oncologist appointment, meeting with Doctors Lloyd Damon and Amy Moore. We should receive the actual AMYLOID blood test results next week but they are confident that this hideous disease remains in remission! They also believe that because of Irene’s experience to date she falls within a sub-set of patients whose life expectancy is perhaps a decade beyond the stem cell transplant which was in June of 2007. This is an amazing news development; we are rejoicing…!!!
We continue to praise God for all of the professionals at UCSF who are giving of their lives…to save lives.
Thanks for caring,
Dave
“Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” -Lamentations 3:22-23
