So we talked with Angelica’s Dr yesterday afternoon and he shared with us the reports from Geli’s bone marrow biopsy on Friday.
Apparently, her bone marrow initially was up closer to 97% leukemia cells and has now dropped to 17%. There are some cases where they see the leukemia cells gone within two weeks, but Geli hasn’t responded quite as quickly as that. They are hoping that by day 28 that there will be no more leukemia cells…..
This is our next big prayer request….that Geli’s body would be completely rid of the leukemia cells when they do the next bone marrow biopsy on Friday July 16th.
Because they know that there were still 17% of the cells still there…..they are not going to do a biopsy this Friday but will wait until the last treatment day of this 28 day Induction period.
We have also found out what’s happening regarding the infection that managed to foil our plans for a swift get away from the hospital….
There is no more infection that they can find in Geli’s body BUT……..because they have started a 14 day regimen of antibiotics…they must finish the treatment. So, at this point we are scheduled to leave this upcoming Sunday afternoon……
We are in the countdown….YEEEEEHHHHAAAAWWW!
Angelica is doing well, and aside from the antibiotics – there is no reason for her to stay here. This is GREAT news, but at the same time sucks because we are stuck here until Sunday, and home just sounds so so SO nice.
Its wonderful to see that as the leukemia cells are being killed off, that her body is trying desperately hard to build itself back up. Her blood counts are all still quite low, but her body is trying so hard to rebuild and restore. We are designed and created so amazingly.
Another thing to be praying for…..that Geli doesn’t pick any other bug up from the hospital and that we stay on track to be able to come home on Sunday.
Thanks again for all your support, love and prayers.
We are in awe of you all!