Today's Long Visit

Well, we got there at 8:55 am and did not leave until 2:45 pm! We were exhausted! They drew his blood and we waited there for the results until they got them back and decided his hemoglobin was too high. They drew a pint of blood from him so to reduce the iron deposits in his organs. This will also make him feel better, not so tired. We discussed coming to the BMT once a month, but Dr. Vaughan made the decision that was not a good idea because of the iron deposits causing problems if we waited that long. We did discuss a new routine though, him coming the afternoon before and they draw his blood and the bloodwork would be ready the next day and we would not have to wait all day for the results. I think they realized we were a little aggravated today. The nurse took forever to draw his blood. We talked about coming off the immune suppression meds again, but Dr. Vaughan said"not yet". Terry's eyes are still very red some days, but other days they are not! Don't know exactly why and today they were extremely red. He is feeling good overall just wears out fast especially in this heat! I have been telling him to stay out of it as much as possible but you know how men are! Stubborn, VERY stubborn! People tell him all the time they keep up on this blog, I only wish I remembered to do it more often! I am not the pro Karen was! We love you all and God Bless you! Alyce P.S. Please pray for an employee of mine! Kristy Jay, she was in an automobile accident and is in ICU at UAB!

Sorry So Long To Write!

I cannot believe it was June 25th since I have written you all! Terry saw a customer and good friend and he asked about it! I am not the writer Karen was! We went to the doctor today and they drew a pint of blood off him and gave him a testosterone shot and gave him a prescription for phosphorus. He is low on that electrolyte. His breathing is a questionable thing. Dr. Salzman made us walk around the whole unit 3 times to measure his oxygen level. But it was fine. We go back to the pulmonary doctor in September and we will ask questions then! We celebrated John's 20th birthday with all the family and now we really feel OLD! Kristina went to see Granny and she was doing REALLY good! Terry is feeling pretty good now that they got the extra iron out of him and boosted his testosterone level. So for the next two weeks hopefully he will have more energy! He has not had much at all lately and has had to use the oxygen several times after exerting himself too much! I asked about when we would start to taper back off the immune supression meds again and they said maybe at the next appt. we would discuss it! We go back on July 30th. We are planning a 25th wedding anniversary trip to Gulf Shores at the end of August. Just hope we get to go! Everyone pray for my sister-in-law(Kay Thrasher)she had a mini-stroke this morning and is in the hospital for tests to see what caused it! She just turned 45! She is improving rapidly! I apologize again for not keeping this up like I should! Love to you all! Alyce