Anniversary in French Lick

Friday, January 22, 2010

REMISSION!!!

We just got the news that the PCR test came back negative!!! The hematologist's are confident enough that he is in remission that they do not feel like he needs to have a bone marrow biopsy!!! What a great day! Earlier today, when he came back from the tracheotomy, he opened his eyes. I started talking to him, and he actually smiled at me! This is the first response I've had from him in almost 6 weeks. It was so nice to see!

The kidney docs say that his numbers are still looking fine. He still does not need dialysis, and they'll reassess him tomorrow. :) This is the longest he's been without dialysis. The critical care team say that they're going to try to ween his sedatives this weekend, and hopefully get him off of the ventilator. Since he has the trache, they'll be able to disconnect and reconnect the vent as needed (ie possibly reconnect at night, or when he gets really tired).

WHAT A GREAT DAY! Thank God for all He has done for us!!!

Love,
Melissa

20 comments:

  1. This is a glorious day! Thanks for keeping us all informed!

    Barb

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  2. Hooray!!!!!

    - Emilie & Jon

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  3. YYEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!

    (it was the COOK catheter, wasn't it??) :)

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  4. He is coming back to us, thank God!

    Aunt Ann

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  5. Fantastic news Melissa. Progress is being made without a doubt.

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  6. That is great news! I hope you two have a great weekend communicating together again!
    -Andy and Jenna

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  7. Fantastic news!
    -Mat and Jenni King

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  8. YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!! So happy for Eric and all of you guys! What a great day, indeed. Congrats on the good news. He has the greatest strength. What a fighter! Celebrate and rejoice! :)

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  9. Dear Lord, we thank you for this miracle you have given to us. We are grateful for your mercy, and thank you for your blessings.

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  10. WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!!!
    THANK YOU GOD!!

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  11. What wonderful news!! That's the spirit Eric!! You are all still in my thoughts & prayers.

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  12. So happy to hear it! I hope that this is the first signs of permanent recovery. Thanks for all the updates!!

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  13. YAY!!!!!!! I just got the chance to use internet. YAY for the great news!!!!! Love you guys!!!!! YAY!!!!! I just can't say that enough!!!!

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