Hey folks,
Just a quick note to bring you up to date on where I am.
I came home on December 8. I have 2 appointments per week with the doctor or staff, for bloodwork or consultation if required. My numbers have stayed up well enough that I haven’t required any transfusions since coming home. That was the biggest concern from the doctors when they released me.
I still have compromised immunity due to lack of white blood cells, so I’m taking a number of meds to help me stay healthy in addition to the chemo, which is all pill form at this point.
For that reason, we’re still not accepting visitors.
After the first of the year, I anticipate having a bone marrow biopsy to determine the true nature of my bone marrow, where all the bad cells have been stored and which needs to be regenerated. Based on the results of this testing, we’ll decide the next course of action, which may be another round of chemo just like this one. And eventually will lead to stem cell replacement. That’s down the road. I’m not speculating. I’ll tell you more as I know more.
Christmas will be a bit different this year.
Note that I said different, not bad.
We will probably not see the family during Christmas. Both the girls and their families now live roughly 4.5 hours away. Normally, Iris and I would be travelling to see them, but not this time. I won’t be that far away from home, and they probably shouldn’t be here. It’s too easy to share things we don’t mean to share.
Instead, we’ll have a quiet day at home. Mom will probably be over for a while, and we’ll probably watch the kids open presents via FaceTime. Like I said, different. 
Overall, I feel great. I’m getting used to the lack of hair. I still have NO pain, NO nausea and I still have a good appetite. All of which I understand is not normal for typical patients. For that I thank God.
A lot of foods still don’t taste right. I think the chemo is to blame for that, but it’s a temporary inconvenience. I can survive that.
If you feel sorry for me, please don’t. It’s misplaced. God is good and has blessed me beyond measure.
Bottom line, I’m still trusting God for a good outcome and complete healing. No sorrow here.
One more thing. Please know that I have valued every comment and reaction to my posts, been thankful for every prayer, and mindful of all those who would love to help. It is humbling to witness the response. I am so blessed to have family, friends and extended family who care so much.
Thank you!
In His Love,
Wayne
PS: think I should have powdered my head. See lessEdit
