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!
Hey Patti..I’m following all the updates from California. I wish I was there to help be a part of the meal blessings..and anything else that would be a part of letting you and the familyknow how much I love you all! Im praying like crazy for you….and sending lots of hugs your way! I do have one question tho…WHAT was in the package form New Zealand?? Nothing like teasing us!
Yeah… I will be able to come and see you tomorrow…. I am excited…. Love you guys. I am praying that all will be well with you Gel.
Wow! Package from nz! We love getting those! Any all blacks stuff? Let me guess, something with wool or maybe a kiwi, or perhaps a silver fern? 😉 we’re a caniwi family too! My husband is from nz. Maybe one day you can go and see what an amazing country it is! Beaches beaches everywhere! So glad to hear you are going for jailbreak on Sunday! 🙂 I’ll be praying that no germs come your way and those horrid little leukemia cells will be totally obliterated this time! Lots of love!
Niki
Hi Geli You are looking so great,and the news that you may be home by Sunday tHATS WONDERFUL iT WAS SO NICE TO HEAR YOUR VOICE TO-DAY.iT SEEMS LIKE SUCH A LONG TIME SINCE WE HAVE SEEN YOU.,OR TALKED TO YOU. tHE GOOD REPORT ABOUT YOUR lUKEMIA BEING AT JUST 17% AND our prayers will be for 0 NEXT TIME. lOVE YOU LOTS GELI gRANDPA AND gRANDMA xx oo
I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers, and I really hope that Geli can come home on Sunday!
Hey Geli great to hear good reports about leukemia has really dropped alot. You are almost there. still praying for you.
love debra
Gelica, your smile tells it all! I am so happy & relieved to read that you are doing so well! Fingers crossed for you to come out of the hospital on Sunday.Youpi à toi Gelica!!
glad to hear you get to go home with 5 hour pass.
happy anniversary jon and patti
love and prayers
debra