My bloodwork this week revealed that my white blood cells, i.e. my immune system, is low. In fact, it's unfortunately in the 'critical' range (1.7 vs. 4.0 the last time I was tested). This isn't a good thing, especially since they were trending upward since chemo ended.
They suspect I have a virus of some sort, but are going to see if my body can fend for itself.
I am scheduled to go back in for more testing next Friday.
Getting this news, coincident with Richard dying, has left me a little numb. But I strive to lean even harder on the peace that is present, abundant, and available to all of us through the overwhelming love and tender care from God Himself.
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You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry about your friend. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Love you!
Stu, we are praying for you and for Richard's family.
Much love,
Marty
We are praying for you and Richard's family. We can only imagine how difficult these days must be for everyone.
Oh, Stu-so sorry for your lost. Praying for you and Ricard's family. Make God give you peace that passes all understanding.
Praying for you. We always are, but just wanted you to know that you are loved. Not that you don't already know that...but...just...you know what I mean. ;-)
We're so sorry to hear about Richard. Just looking at his pictures on your blog...it's so hard to believe that this young man is no longer walking this Earth.
We love you Stu. Thanks for being such a good friend to David.
Praying that the counts come down. Please keep us informed.
Stuart,
I am a friend of Richard's...and I thank you for your post about your time with him. All of us who know and love Richard know and love you, too. Keep fighting.
love,
joanna
Stuart, I am sorry. Thank you for sharing about Richard. I will pray for his family. And I will be praying for you.
I think of you and Candace so often and pray that your counts will go back up and stay up. Hope you are not in any of the floods in Atlanta and that your health is not affected by all this wet weather. Love you kids.
Hey Stuart,
Oh, I'll beat you in the how low can counts go department...
We're nearing the end of the methotrexate round and last week I was flat on my back. I finally gave in and went to the clinic on Friday. My hemoglobin was 8.0, Platelets in the single digits, and neutrophils just over 200. We don't really pay that much attention to hematocrit, so that number escapes me.
After a platelet and red blood cell transfusion, I got a good boost of hemoglobin, but I can tell that my platelets have fallen once again and it looks as though I'll be headed into the clinic again tomorrow for labs.
I do have the distinction of holding the clinic record low for counts as I came in one Monday after a rough weekend and found out why when my labs showed that my platelets were at 1 with hemoglobin in the 6 range.
I was too tired to blog about it at the time (as anyone who has been as anemic as we get would understand), but was rather proud of the superlative.
Please know that good vibes are headed your way and also that if you ever need someone to talk to or shoot ideas off, I'm always here. There are some things that only people who are going through this can understand...
Take care, Buddy,
Sam
Stuart, Mary Liebman from LLS posted your blog on her weekly email to us... Wow.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, fears, and most importantly, your faith. It is so encouraging. I am running in the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco in 25 days, and I will run it in memory of Richard and in honor of you. Running 26.2 miles is nothing compared to what you have endured. So, it's the least I can do. I blog as well and even have a page through Team in Training:
http://milesformurph.blogspot.com/ http://pages.teamintraining.org/ga/nikesf09/milesformurph
You have motivated me when I needed it most.We have our 20 mile run on Saturday, and I needed to be brought back to the mission of LLS. I am trying to contribute to raising $18 million with 25,000 other people so that LLS can help you with their Patient Services Program and with research so that they can find a cure for what you have. Thank you again for sharing, Stuart.
-Lindsay
Stuart, Jerry and I are praying for you and for your friend's family. I can see how that must have been a hard blow for you and Candace. We love you dearly and will continue to pray and help any way we can.
hang in there buddy
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