Well, I know that so many of you have been praying for me and following my story and I will attempt to give a brief update. I have completed day 19 of 28 days of antibiotic treatments through a picc line in my arm. I had really started feeling better. I was outside some and feeling more like myself. I went to the Dr. for a followup this week and all was going well. I had a nurse visit Thursday and she took blood (which she always does) and after she left I laid down and slept for like 5 hours. Woke up with low grade fever, aches and pains, and a new type of headache. You know the one that comes with a fever. So Friday the Dr. office and the nurse both called and were concerned because my blood work had come back and my white blood cell count was low. I believe they said 2300. Now the question is am I fighting a "normal" virus or am I having a reaction to the antibiotic. They will recheck the blood Tuesday (long weekend, of course) and I am to rest, drink lots of fluids, and help my body fight the flu. I woke up this morning about the same as yesterday and I will take it. If it gets worse then I have to call the doctor. I am doing everything I am supposed to do because I do not want to end up in the hospital on 4th of July weekend. Actually, I don't want to end up in the hospital at all. This is the best I can explain it. Hope that makes some sense.
Many have asked me what happens Tuesday? What happens if it is the antibiotic? Will you have to start over on another one? What if? What if? Here is my answer.
Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of
itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day.
—Matthew 6:34
As hard as it has been I have tried to take this one day at a time. I don't know what will happen and truthfully I can't even go there in my head. I know that I do not have the grace for that "problem" right now. I was able to get enough strength last night to go with my family to sit at Freedom High and watch the Fireworks with Mike and the kids. I am preparing myself for Tuesday when Mike has to go back to work. I can't tell you how much I am going to miss having him here. He has been such a steady constant for me in a time when so many things seem uncertain. He is a very "structured" person and the kids have thrived having him home. They needed his consistency. In many ways for Mike and the kids this 3 week run has been a blessing.
I wish I could share all of the blessings that have come my way this last week but please know this....God is in the details. He has covered me and my family during this time in ways that I could never have imagined. Thank you all for your continued prayers. I know that they are making a difference.
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