I waited today to update everyone until we had the CT Scan results as to what is causing the pain in Matt's left side. The doctor just called to say that the spleen is still 17 cm so it is enlarged. The colitis is better but still some inflammation. There is some fluid around the lung in the area where she feels that Matt may have snapped or fractured a rib then he had the coughing spell the other day. If the rib is fractured it will be a couple of days as we wait for it to heal itself.
He complained the morning of all his bones hurting, which is great. This means that his bone marrow is now producing, so it actually swells up in the bones and caused pain, I guess like growing pains. Again the doctor was very pleased that his white count is now in normal range and everything is producing.
Last night he spent about 2 1/2 hours pulling out all his loose hair on his head. I had to help finish the few remaining hairs with the buzz clippers. He had to cover his face with a towel so he didn't see himself in the mirror. He said he never wants to have his picture taken while bald or talk about this after we get totally well. I will say, much too my surprise, he has a very nice shaped head so the baldness actually looks quite good.
So for so much great news, I would ask that everyone continue to pray this evening that tomorrows bone marrow biopsy will bring Matt the best news possible, that the leukemia is in remission. It seems like he has has such a tough couple of weeks, I can't help but be worried.
To get him home as soon as we can, I'd ask that we pray he begin to eat and move around more. Right now he is still in pain, but we've got to encourage him to get up and sit in the chair, walk around in the room, etc.
Again, I can not ever begin to thank everyone for all their prayers, various gifts, and good thoughts. Just know they are appreciated.
Love to you all.
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