March 20th- Decision Delayed
As anxious as the doctors are to start the bone marrow transplant process, the issues with the gall bladder must first be resolved. Bill continues to be heavily medicated to control the pain and consequently sleeps most of the day. The pain will continue until his body makes Neutrophils, or the good white cells. The Neutrophils will help heal the area around the tubing that goes through his liver.
It just happens that the hematologist from Loyola Hospital called our home today to check on Bill. (Have I ever mentioned how much I love this doctor?) She said it has been her experience that when a patient is neutropenic (low white cells) that the pain is terrible until the body makes the good cells. That chemo may have to be delayed to allow the good cells to grow again. That means the blasts will multiply also. Resuming chemo treatments later could possibly bring the blasts back under control. Bill cannot move onto a transplant until his biliary catheter surgery has healed and the gall bladder is less irritated. So, first things first.
We have always believed that things happen for a reason. When all this started in September I told Bill that everything that happened in his life to this point, prepared him for what he is now fighting. His faith, his desire to achieve and do the best he can, the wisdom learned from his parents, and the fighting desire to never give up. Bill has not given up. This is just one more obstacle. We are just waiting (not always patiently) to see what the Lord’s plan is next. We have already realized that our plan for the future was not the Lord’s plan.
Your prayers are appreciated so much. Thank you.
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It is always better when there is a course of action. There is a reason for taking each each step as it comes, and it is not always easy to be patient. But as our Mother always told us, "Patience is a virtue", so we are all learning to be virtuous beyond belief!
Nothing has been easy on this journey, so why would we expect anything different now? God has a plan, and thus far, has planfully guided all of us through this journey. Our faith and trust remain in Him.
Here's to the increase in good cells so that the journey can continue.
Love, prayers, and good health,
Gail, Marty and Mom
I'm trying to send as much positive energy as possible your way! I hope for so many things, for the pain to lessen, for the next step to become more clear, for your strength to continue. Thank goodness Bill is a fighter!
I'll be in NY visiting my new niece Zoey this weekend, but you will, as always, be in my thoughts.
- Janet and John
Both of you are amazingly strong people. You are an inspiration to me. Love, Lynn and Lake
There have been many obstacles in your courageous journey. God has not made it easy, but we must be patient and never give up our hope that Bill will begin to make the good blood cells needed to heal for the next step.
Our prayers as always will continue,for God's guidance.
Love,
Paula and Jim
God, put your loving, healing arms around Bill and Nancy. Let them feel your presence and the prayers of all of us. Give Bill comfort from the pain. In Jesus name, Amen.
You are two wonderful people. Your courage and love is an inspiration to me. Hang in there, the Lord does have a plan even when we don't understand. My prayers are with you everyday. God loves you.
Is it ironic that today as we remember Jesue carrying His cross, Bill and you are carrying yours? And you are doing it with the same strength and determination as HE !!
As I attend Good Firday services this afternoon, I will remember Bill and pray his step does not falter and instead he will walk strong with healing and grace. God Bless you both.
Dori from AZ
Nancy & Bill,
As we anticipate the day of our risen Lord, we continue to be in prayer with you. I know that time spent in those valleys is not easy, and the journey to the top of the mountain can be so full of hope...keep the faith and I remember a friend writing to us, "Never give up. This may be your moment for a miracle." Wishing you the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Love and Blessings,
Julie Schlegel
Nancy and Bill,
Hang in there! We are all pulling and praying! Yours from Tennessee...
Vicki and Alan Eleazer
Everyone has been so eloquent.
Know that all your friends, as well as people you have never met, pray for you and hope for you and know that you are both marvelous examples to all of us.
May Easter be a time of joy for all the Hubers.
Bill and Nancy - your our in our daily thoughts and prayers.
May healing and peace be yours.
Marlon & Jennifer
Dear Nancy and Bill, As Christians we anticipate the glory of Easter. That awesome ressurection power is available to us each day. May you experience it anew this weekend. You are in all of our hearts and prayers. Peace, Peace, Peace.
I Love you guys and I pray for your comfort and peace.
David Eaker
Hubers, as the things complicate I can feel your resolve to be positive and to percervere. The ultimate test to the ultimate triumph. It will come to pass. Many are praying and one is listening.
I hope you find patience, hope, comfort, faith, and our love in your Easter basket!
Ann and Jim Reego
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