I can't help notice how quiet it is up here on T15 this morning. All I can hear is the ventilation system and the steady pace of Mark's IV pump. The halls are much quieter than usual because of the restriction on visitors. There's a nasty flu bug going around and they are being especially cautious. Mark's doing his crossword while I type and wonder what to put on the page. So much has happened over the last 4 days...
Mark had a bone marrow biopsy done on Monday to determine if he has gone into remission or not. Unfortunately, the results were ambiguous and a little puzzling to his doctors so they have elected to repeat the biopsy again in about 10 days. This news was hard to hear but we are trying to stay positive in light of it.
The results also came back to see if Mark's brother Chris is a match and we were disappointed to find out that he is not a perfect match for Mark. The chances were very slim to begin with (only 25%)so we had prepared ourselves for this outcome.
On the up side, Mark might be home for Easter. His doctor feels that he needs time to rest and build up his white blood cells so he will get to come home in a day or two. Chris has promised to cook a "PC turkey in-a-box" for Mark's homecoming, Easter and Grandad's birthday all in one. We are very excited about that. For those of you who don't know what a PC turkey-in-a-box is, it is a complete turkey dinner, stuffing and all, ready to go in the oven. They're delicious! You've got to try one.
Mark and I are so thankful to all of you who have helped us. There have been so many expenses that come with a lengthy hospital stay and we are truly grateful. |It is comforting to know we are not alone on this journey to Mark's recovery.
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