March 9th update
All of our prayers were answered today. Bennett had his blood test today and his counts are dropping more. This is expected because the chemo kills the leukemia cells but also kills the good cells. The White cell count dropped even more which means he has very few of these cells to fight off infection. His red cells and platelets were lower today too but not to low for a blood transfusion. We expect next week he may have to have a blood transfusion if these continue to drop at the same pace. We found out today that if he needs a blood transfusion that it is an outpatient treatment in the clinic and will take 2 to 3 hours.
They accessed his port today to take the blood test and to give him 2 chemo treatments. He was nervous of it hurting. And he said it really didn’t. Thank God!
He also had a urine test today to make sure he did not have glucose (sugar) in his system and it came back normal. Yeah!
We were at the hospital from 9:00 to 1:30. Bennett did have Fun on the way home by stopping by a paint ball store.
He is feeling some nausea but all and all is doing pretty good this evening. He takes about 5 medicines twice a day at home and about 4 more if needed.
Next step: Tuesday he has a dr appt in St Louis leaving home at 6:30 a.m. for a blood test and a check up. And Friday will leave home at 7:00 for another check up, blood test and 2 more chemo treatments.
Please continue to pray that the treatments go well and that Bennett doesn’t get infection. If he spikes a fever, he will be admitted into the STCH. We pray that the chemo doesn’t give him mouth sores or causes other severe pain.
I know God was with us today and everybody that loves us! Thanks so much, as we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.
Cindy
So glad you got 2 come home today! Cool u got 2 go 2 a paintball store! Get some neat stuff? Nice pic. How many Hollister hats do you have anyway?lol I got online tonight with my Mom and we ordered some leukemia awareness pins and bracelets. Leukemia awareness can be orange or green (might already know that). We got orange. I’m leaving for Washington D.C. March19th 4 that whole week with Mason. We will wear them there. Got enough to give u some and some of the guys at school. Will let ya know when I get them in the mail. Brock
Bennett,
Hey buddy! It broke my heart to read that you had a bad day yesterday. Looks like you were quite a trooper today! I’m so glad that everything went well for you today and you are back at home. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day! You are being so strong! We are all so000 proud of you!
Jacki
Hey bennett,
I am glad to know that you are home and stayn strong. I am prayn for you a lot and you are in a prayer chain in marion so we have everybody prayn for you! and i am glad we do because bennett you are an amazing friend and i hope you get really good really soon!
Love you, Paige
So thankful for all of the good reports today, and that you got to come home-there’s no place like home! I enjoyed reading your story– the best part was when you said you comforted your Mom and told her, we are going to beat this! I admire your strength and determination, that’s going to get you through. You and your Mom have been a blessing to me! God has been so good, we will continue to pray everyday. Love ya!
So happy to hear the good news! Enjoy your weekend at home. Our family will continue to pray for you and yours. We’ll be watching for updates as always.
God Bless,
Cary, Jamie, Taylor & Preston
heyy you
im soo HAppy that you are doing better and I really love the pic of you and your lil brother is soo cute in the doc suit lol well..i miss you tonz and cant wait for u to come home!!!
miss ya and love ya tonz whitney whaley
hey . whats going on you fellin much better?!
well ttyl love ya whitney