Sunday, October 18. 2009

Greetings this beautiful day that the Lord hath made.........what a great day to be alive. We have not written much on the blog the past week since our life is kind of quiet. I have worked every day and Michael has rested every day. We have blood work done tomorrow to see where we are on our counts. Praying that they are continuing to increase. Made a 90 mile trip yesterday to Chillicothe, Texas to pick out a pumpkin for Halloween. Enjoyed the landscape and all the green stuff. It is really unusual this time of the year to have green grass growing. Michael is feeling better each day. He is looking forward to getting out and seeing some folks. We would encourage you to come by the house when it is warm and visit. He hates wearing his mask around people, but doesn't have to on the porch. We have chairs ready for some people to visit. Thanks to all for all you do and remember God is still on His throne. Love you all...Terri and Michael

Monday, October 12, 2009

Greetings from Olney. We haven't had anything to write about since we have been home. We are having blood work done daily and counts are going up slowly. Right now, they have us scheduled to go back to Houston on November 18. If counts get to where they need to be, we may have to go back a little sooner. Just want to get this next round over with so we can come home and stay. Michael is getting some much needed rest and is feeling great other than the neuropathy in his hands and feet. He wants to get out, but due to the flu and virus that is going around, we are keeping him in as much as possible. Continue to pray for him as the battle is won but the fight is not over. . . . . . . . We love all of you and think about you every day. If you have time give him a call and help pass the time..........Just received lab report from hospital....platelets are up to 57 today and white blood count is 3.5 Hemoglobin is 7.9. All are still very low, but we are making some progress. Thank you Lord for some better counts today. No blood needed and no platelets needed....YEAH!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

It is wonderful to be home. We would have to agree with Dorothy on the 'Wizard of Oz', "There is no place like home". It is wonderful to sleep in our own beds. God has really been good to the Wipperman Family. God has to somehow put us in situations that cause us to realize how blessed we are. We have food, a home, family, friends and most importantly His love and Saving Grace.
I never thought I would get excited over blood counts coming up, but we made great progress from yesterday to today with platelets. Our platelet count come up from 13 yesterday to 19 today....praise God. Looking forward to being able to get out and about with caution one of these days. When the weather is a little warmer please come by to see Michael and he can sit on the porch and talk. He is 'antsy' to see folks he loves. If you are on the porch he won't have to wear a mask. We love everyone and look forward to seeing you again.

October 6.2009

Just a quick note to let everyone know we made the trip north yesterday after visiting with Dr. Ravi. He advised he was going to let us come home for some recouping and would see us in about a month to six weeks.....Dr. Ravi advised he needed to avoid contact with people as much as possible. Please call him anytime.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Just received a call from the triage nurse regarding blood counts today. Just wish I could sneak some of my old tired blood in the tube for his. White blood count has dropped to 1.4 and hemoglobin has dropped to 7.5 and I wasted my money on the T-Bone he had for lunch yesterday as it didn't move the platelets any....they are still at 12. I guess money isn't wasted as they did't go DOWN. She advised me that the bone marrow just is not there any longer.....but then we don't know why they go up one day and back down or blow what they were the previous day. Looks like we will have to stay in Houston longer than we had hoped....See the doctor tomorrow to see what is on our plate the next month or so. God is still in control.

Keep on praying.....we are going to win this new battle.......Go Michael!
Love to all, Terri and Michael

Friday, October 2, 2009

Today is same song and different dance. Had blood work done and counts are down even more. Just had a call from the hospital and said they were going to postpone chemo another week. Said they were surprised he is not going up they way he has done so far. I told them the chemo is working overtime. Counts are down even further today. His platelets were 20 on Wednesday, 15 on Thursday and 11 today. Hopefully we will get to travel north the first of next week. Thanks everyone for praying for my Aunt Margriette. She is still having some pain, but hopefully be back in the saddle with a little bed rest. She will be in the hospital for a few days and possibly have to have some surgery on her back, but hoping that is not needed. Praying for the best outcome.....