Thursday, May 14, 2009

Doctor Today - Prayer Request

We went to the Doctor today and had a fun time showing everyone the pictures. The Chemo nurses where just so excited to see them. It made their day and gave them encouragement.

So as this roller coaster goes, we have another prayer need that has surfaced today. Mike's platelets have been very low (around 60) for about 7 -10 days now. They were in the normal range when we had the last Chemo (18 days ago) and fell very quickly after that. They have stayed around 60, but the problem is they are not going back up and that could be a sign of something else and of course one of the options is cancer. They did some blood work today to test for Heparin antibodies and pulled a lot of blood. If Mike's platelets don't go up by next Thursday, they will want to do a test on Mike's bone marrow. I am not sure what this test is, but I have heard around the clinic that it is painful and has to do with getting marrow out of the hip.

So, as we have done in the past - we are calling on all pray warriors to lift this straight to the Throne of Grace. To speak out and ask for God to speak to Mike's marrow to produce the platelets. Please ask for protection for Mike while the marrow is rebuilding the platelets. Platelets cause the blood to clot and that is very important. Even a small cut could be dangerous.

We are trusting the Lord with everything!

(By the way, Mike and I had a date afternoon and saw Star Trek together. We loved it and I loved holding his hand and just being us for 2 hours.)

Prayer needs:
Mike platelets to increase
Injury protection for Mike
Our house in FL to sell
Financial prudence

Praise:
The Congressman worked (thanks again Carole). We got our VA - now we just need the AF retired pay to catch up. We are getting our full retirement, but are not entitled to it. The VA money needs to come out of that.
Someone is looking at our house
Star Trek - good movie (for adults)
Prayer warriors all over the world
Daily Devotionals
Cards in the mail

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Mike and Deanna, If you have to have a bone marrow test, don't worry about it. I have had one done and it was really a piece of cake. They sedate you enough to make you comfortable and IF you do feel any pain, it only lasts for about 3 seconds. And then you just lay there peacefully while the sedation wears off. God is certainly working miracles in your lives and we are so thankful for that. We will continue to praise Him. Love, Aunt Mary

Anonymous said...

So glad you and Mike had a date!! Heidi continually prays for your house to sell!! Love, Gini

Roxanne said...

Praying and praising with you! Much love, Roxanne

Anonymous said...

Continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers every day!!
Cynthia