I will explain P.U.S.H. in a minute.
We have now come to the crossroads in our journey and it is time to decide which path to take.
The doctors report that the Leukemia is under control with the chemotherapy medication, but Bill is NOT in remission. Loyola Hospital does not like to do transplants when the patient is not in remission. There is little or no success.
Chicago University Hospital has been trying a transplant process (practiced in Spain) that involves both a 50% matched related donor and 50% matched cord blood sample. The combination allows the matched donors white cells to divide and mature immediately after the transplant, and the cord blood cells kick in about a week later. The combination has had a 10% success rate with Bill’s type of Acute Leukemia (FLT-3+).
Bill’s other option is to do nothing, there are no other options.
This is Bill’s decision, I’m along for the ride. You have been with us so far, now it is time to P.U.S.H. Pray Until Something Happens. Our prayers are for Bill’s comfort, he is still in a lot of pain from the surgery, and a clear mind to make this choice.
Thanks for being by our side on this journey.
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We have pushed and pulled with you and continue to do so. God has been a very knowledgeable tour guide thus far, so we ask for his guidance in this decision.
We mothers "push" to begin life, and we will "push" again to help Bill in his decision of life.
We love you and stand by and support you always.
Love and prayers,
Gail
Life is full of decisions and we always ask God for guidance. I'm sure He will push to guide Bill in the right direction.
We are always here for you and support your decision.
Praying often,
Love,
Paula and Jim
I don't umderstamd the term 'cord cells' as I usually relate those to umbilical cord.
At any rate I am P.U.S.H.ing heaven's doors with prayers for Bill and strength and courage for you. May you both feel God's arms around you as this most difficult decision is made.
God bless you both.
Dori from AZ
You certainly have my Prayers Until Something Happens. I pray that the "something" is God showing Bill the right decision to make.
As always, your fellow former Londonite bell ringer,
Jill
We are pushing pray until something happens. God will help Bill make the right decision. God loves you no matter what. Trust the Lord! Be brave and strong and trust the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Our prayers are with you. Love Gail and Chris
Bill, I hope that some of the pain from the surgery abates soon. Trust yourselves that you know best; you will make the right decision. Be strong, or at least let everyone be strong for you. We are all here for you.
Love,
Janet and John
Remember the prayer "thy will, Lord, not mine". You are held in the hand of the Lord as you make this decision. We are praying for both of you and your family. Love, Lynn and Lake
I Love You Guys
David Eaker
Bill,
We pray for you and yours! We support you in what ever you do with your decisions at this point in your life. May God Bless you, Nancy and your tribe. It has been a true joy to get to know your wonderful family during this awful thing---a veritable silver lining in a very dark cloud.
Judge
We continue to pray for all of you. We will pray for peace with whatever Bill's decision is. We love you.
Ann and Jim Reego
I am PUSHing as hard as I can. We love you guys.
Becky
I am PUSHing also...I pray for wisdom and strength for you as you make this decision.
Thinking of you often,
Christy Baker
Hi, I am back from Texas and in the loop. Seems like a lot has happened in the 6 days I was gone. You and Bill have had so many very hard decisions to make..and now. wow!! I just wish I had the words to tell you how I wish you could be spared this push and pull through life's most difficult decisions. You are in my heart, three dreams( really this week in Texas) and my prayers.
I trust the two of you will make the best choice possible for Bill, you and your family.
Love you both
Pat
May God guide the decisions that need to be made, may God's healing hands relieve the pain and weariness. We are behind you 100%, and will be praying for you 100%.
Much love and prayers,
E.b. & Brian
Bill & Nancy,
You have no idea of the lessons that people are learning from watching and listening to the two of you. Faith & Family. Your strength and dedication come from only one place,,,,,,,,,and with your family, it's obvious that The Huber's know how to rally.
Hang in there and know that Southeast Ky,,,,along with the rest of your GANG sends their best wishes and prayers. You both define " TOUGH".
John & Susan
Pineville, Ky.
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