Eli's counts yesterday:

WBC 6.750 (Normal 5.000-11.000) In the NORMAL RANGE
Hemoglobin 11.1 (Normal 11.0-15.0) NORMAL
Platelets 441 (Normal 140-440) NORMAL
ANC 4000 WOW!! It has NEVER been this high!!

So of course John says,"The ANC is too high, it means the meds aren't working"...which would be true if it were for a LONG period of time. And they won't let it stay this high long, they will increase the chemo. But I will take it for a week. I also need to ask about the cold. I know that infections bring the ANC down, so I don't understand how he can have such a high ANC with a cold. But again, I will take it!!

Our clinic visit was really good. We had to wait a while to see the doctor, but that was alright. Eli just got his finger poke...so he was really full of himself.

The weather here is absolutely beautiful....in the 70's and sunny. Lots of outside time for us. John is going to the nascar race tomorrow so the boys and I will go to Park DAy here on the island and have some fun.

Th big Methotrexate day is next Thursday. They will do his LP with the Methotrexate and then we will be admitted for observation overnight. Please pray for PEACE for me and for no seizures. The docs really seem to think that was a one time deal, but I am very worried. Eli will then have a follow up MRI on Oct 31 to see what his brain looks like.

Please pray for Zachary, a little boy with ALL who is having a hard time right now. His mom is dealing with him as well as a younger sister, Jaden while Dad is overseas with the military. Please ask God to cover them and protect him and give her some rest and peace.

Thanks for checking in.

Maria

I am thankful for all of the wonderful friends and family that are walking the half marathon and helping me raise money for LLS!! Go ELISTEAM!!!