Bennett’s ANC is 2,300 from 2,352 a month ago.  His WBC went up to 4.6 from 4.2 but neutrophils went down to 50 from 57. Pretty close to being the same this time. His hemoglobin went up to 14.5 from 13.9 and platelets at 170 from 161.  It seems his platelets haven’t rebounded yet from all the chemo, that is in normal range but normally would be more in the 200′s.  The Dr. has said that it could take 6 months for his counts to come back.  Actually these are all really good and are in range but most people they the ANC and platelets are a little higher.

His monthly follow up St. Louis appt is this Tuesday. It will be one of the shortest appts he has ever had since he doesn’t have to have the infusion of immune globulin that usually takes 2 to 3 hours. He will have to have a check up to the Dr. and also the preventive breathing treatment so it will be a 2 to 3 hour appt.

He is doing good.  He started school last Thursday.  He’s not being doing to much, him and Lindy keep busy going places and mostly hanging out at home or with family which is nice.  Lindy started college about a week ago.  I think she has decided against playing basketball, her side has been bothering her.

Hamilton starts school tomorrow.  He is in 5th grade, starting “Jr. High”.    It’s unbelievable how mature he is and has grown an inch or two.  His football team played their first game yesterday at Vienna against Carterville, and we won!  Hamilton plays offense and defense and made a few catches and gained about 35 yards.  His first baseball game is tomorrow night, he missed the first game because of having the flu.  He has a busy week, 3 baseball games, 2 football practices, and two football games.   He really loves it!

We’re so thankful for all our blessings. We pray for all the children going through treatments or finished and pray that they are healed forever!

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