Day + 18

Terry's white blood cell count came down to .52 today and he had to have a bag of Platelets because his count had dropped again. The doctors were not alarmed and the nurses said this is normal. He was still feeling some better and did lots of walking. He tried some ice cream and drank more juice and water although the sores in his mouth are still really bad. He is trying so hard to get better in hopes of going home sooner. (You all know he lives on a little lake in Pinson and is just dreaming of casting that line.)We are not discouraged because we believe in the POWER of prayer. My tooth is better!! They have me taking a strong dosage of antibiotic and steroids too. Those steroids really make you feel better but they really make you hungry too. I think I'll go have a bowl of Bluebell Homemade Vanilla!! Thanks for hanging in there with us. Love you, Karen