Bennett’s tests today came back Good! Amen! His ANC was up from Monday from 969 to 1,188. His WBC was 1.8 from 1.9 and neutrophils were 66 from 51. This is a good sign. His hemoglobin was 10.4 from 10.9 and platelets were 178 from 154.

He started coughing more today. It’s really consistent. The Dr. wanted a chest x-ray to verify no problems with his lungs. It came back negative. It’s the same cough that he has had the last several months. The inhalers are not keeping the cough under control. I asked for some cough medicine but didn’t realize until I stopped at the pharmacy that it was an over the counter that usually doesn’t help.

After me persisting, they did do a rocky mountain spotted fever test. I felt like that even though he didn’t have a fever today that it was better to get the test started because it takes a week to get the results. They also did a ehrlichia blood test which is another tick disease.

Bennett is still tired. He slept all the way home and took a nap when we got home. He just doesn’t have the energy that he had.

The Dr. indicated that Bennett should take his daily 6mp chemo of 2 1/2 pills tonight. Last night I didn’t give him any because of not knowing what was going on.

We pray that he starts feeling better and no more fevers. Also, that the tick tests come back negative.

“Now may God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Thank you for everyone’s prayers. It’s always a tough time when your child is sick.