So close. yet so far..

Becky was really, really close to discharge...excitement was in the air. But of course, we do know after 72 days, just take it one day, one moment at a time. Said it before in the blog, I'll probably say it a few more times. So, she had a routine xray, and found on her lungs were a few nodules, infectious 'spots'. These 'bad boy blemishes' cannot be allowed to 'hang around'..could lead to more serious infection, pneumonia, which technically, anything on your lungs like this is considered a form of pneumonia. She is at this moment in a biopsy procedure. This will determine the exact form of these nodules and how to treat them, even though the DR. began a form of treatment as soon as he saw these spots. Yes, they can be treated, it takes awhile, yeah, heard that one before, BUT! the good thing is, after some period of treatment here at the hospital, these unwelcomed visitors can be treated at home. BUT, we just don't know when the home part will become reality. And part two of the 'so far' is a viral strain found through a routine blood test..Yes, getting treated for this also. So a double whammy..but we know these offenses can be defeated, just like the Graft vs. Host disease is showing signs of defeat. She is almost totally on solid food! NO, nutrition bag, and she is almost ALL pill form in med treatments. Yes, there are some meds that must be IV only for now, but hopefully soon, they will be ceased or changed to pill form. A newly introduced IV has to 'tackle' these new development.
Discouraged, you bet. But always realistic when is comes to such an involved medical treatment as this. Each day seems to bring a new 'oooohhh or ahhhhh'. Or 'OK, let's deal with it"..Or "hey, what's that?".. But, Becky though disheartened, still remains positive that soon..We will be singing.. "I'll be", or make that, "I am HOME for Christmas!" She was so very grateful the xray found these 'spots' BEFORE she went home! VERY grateful. Because, she had NO symptoms. We thank the Lord for being the all-knowing physician. His compassion is never ending. They are new every morning, AND we continue to thank the lead physician for his compassion and thorough oversight. We know he cares so much. He too wants Becky home soon, but it's got to be ALL greenlight, no yellows..
So, there you have it..We still keep the music playin..still gonna remain positive..

Hope your December is relatively stress-free..Have a nice little glass of egg nog...

Much Love, Celebrate life!

Bill & Becky..

PS. Abbey still doin good in school and other activities..she loves Christmastime..