Counts yesterday were:

Hemoglobin 10.4
Platelet 344
ANC 2290

So we are still in a good range. The MRI went off well yesterday morning. It was early (8:20) so that meant that we didn't have long to wait until we were able to eat...always a bonus. We should have the results later today. My nervousness about that has subsided quite a bit, it is definitely something that is completely out of my hands...so I will deal with it when it comes.

I am assuming that with Eli's counts being as high as they have been that we will increase his dosage of the chemo in the next few weeks. Hopefully that won't really bring him down. I am not sure if they do that in tiny incriments or take a huge step and then scale back if need be. Again, there is so much that the docs don't seem to know!!

Halloween was such a joy!! I will post a pic as soon as I download off of my camera. As my neighbor Catherine said, it was amazing to see Eli running around with everyone having such a great time. We went with all of the other kids, then we took the three small guys on a shorter route and then home. It was about perfect. I think the holidays are going to be a little more emotional for me this year....first I think about where we were this time last year (without knowing anything about ALL, cancer, or the like)...then I think about where we were in January...I am truly blessed!!!

Please pray for the family of Tia Newsome. Tia was the wife of a friend of John's from high school. She died yesterday of colon cancer and leaves behind three small boys..what a tough time for this family. May God please grant them the peace that we know only He can give....

Also pray for the family of my Godfather, Pablo. He died of an apparent heart attack this past week. My dad has gone to the DR for the funeral. It was very unexpected and I know the family is grieving.

Thanks for checking in. I will let you know about the MRI as soon as I know.

Maria

I am thankful that we were able to enjoy Halloween!!!!