Remaining positive...

To the point...got a call that the CTscan done a week or so ago, revealed a new infectious spot on the lungs..actually these 'spots' or aspergillus (a fungus) as they are called, are inside the lungs.. With Becky's immune system being so low, they surface. Believe it or not, we ALL have some sort of fungus in us! When our immune systems are in full 'fighting' mode, the fungus strains don't have achance.. Yet, Becky is susceptible to these infectious 'soldiers', who love to play when the muscle man immune system is away. She was introduced to another medication that is quite powerful. We take this in conjunction with the IV administered nightly. These TWO heavy hitting meds ought to smother, weaken or rid the fungus. During our visit to City Of Hope yesterday, Dr. Snyder showed us the xray of the lungs..you can seen this new fungus or 'spot' at the base of the right lung. The other fungus being treated looks like a ring..it is hollow or cavetized, which is good, that means there is less substance inside the ring of aspergillus.. A biopsy is scheduled for this Monday..gotta go in there and confirm this is a fungus related to the 'original' one, or if this a totally different 'strain'..Meantime, Becky will take this very strong med to keep it staying in it's corner. Becky also had to have red blood yesterday..hemoglobin low. Her platelets dropped a bit..but nothing at all to be concerned with..White count also dropped a bit but still OK..holding steady. S0 a little disappointed in this latest news? Yes. But still holdin' on to the good? You bet.. We still give thanks, that she is able to roam about the house with some relative ease.. Cook herself a meal or two..this is great! She folds the laundry after it is done. Appetite is consistent, though some days not as hearty as others.. And she even went out to a grocery store for the first time in 5 months! The Dr. thought it would be OK, even with the low immunity. She loved it. She had to go in the wheelchair and she made the comment, "how things looked so differently in the store at that lower level". But, she was glad to get out and grab some paper towels off the shelf, some eggs, bread and to put them in the basket..she enjoyed helping Abbey shop for shampoo and more. We had a nice time doing this together.
So, please pray that her biopsy will be uneventful, that she will not need more red blood or platelets before the procedure. That the physicians overseeing this new development will recognize just exactly what type of fungus or fungi it is, And pray this new 'spot' will succumb to the new treatment. Which will mostly likely take up to 21 days of this powerful med. We will, of course know more after the biopsy.
She is, for the most part in a positive frame of mind. She engineers her small pharmacy with such precision and great methodology. Her 'get through this' attitude is indeed inspiring. Though, let's be real, there have been, and still continue to be 'valley' moments, some last longer than others..some valley moments and days are overwhelming, but she perseveres. We all persevere. We cry, we laugh, we sit 'still and know', we wonder what's next, and of course we pray. We do hope and pray all is well with you..who are reading this..

Lastly, "Come to me ALL who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28..

We encourage you to accept the rest HE offers.

Much Love, Celebrate Life..

Bill, Becky and Abbey..