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Blood counts are rising!   We are happy to share that for the past couple of days Moms blood counts are coming up.  They can’t quite call it an “engraftment” yet, but we are on the way.   Also, the side effects of the chemo have not been quite as bad as expected.  The challenge still remains to stay ahead of infection.  We are so thankful for all of yours prayers and praise God for answering them in such a good way so far.  

“I love the Lord for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy, because he turned his ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
Psalm 116:1-2

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  1. AnonymousApril 27, 2018 at 7:39 AM

    We are so thankful with you! God be praised. You remain in our prayers for continued rising blood counts and regaining health and strength. Love, Roger & Julie

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  2. UnknownApril 27, 2018 at 10:10 AM

    Thanking the Lord for this news!! May this continue we pray!🙏 Love Al & Theresa

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  3. AnonymousApril 28, 2018 at 5:42 AM

    Wonderful news! We will continue to remember you in our prayers. Gerrit and Sarah Westerink

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  4. UnknownApril 29, 2018 at 5:43 AM

    God is showing Himself again...thru your healing. We can only praise Him again and again for your recovering so well so far. So joyous for you!

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