Collection Day

The day started off with a discovery that I have begun to shed (losing my hair). That whole process should not take too long.

At the clinic, after initial blood work, we were told we might not have enough stem cells mobilized, and might not get to do the collection. The more definitive test would take about three hours. So April and I went to the lobby (much more comfortable chairs there) and did Internet (imagine that). I first sent out a request to the prayer chain and then posted on Facebook the need to pray that we could do this today.

After the three hour wait, we went back up to the collection place, and they told me that the test was very good and they might be able to get all they needed (10 million) today! Since it would take about an hour to get the machine and stuff ready, they told us to go to lunch, and we did.

They did the collection, and it took about four-and-a-half hours. We left the hospital at 5:00 or so, and they just called from the lab and said they got seventeen million cells! When God answers a prayer, sometimes he answers very loudly. PTL!

Tomorrow we go for appointments and find out exactly when the next step is and when. April and I think we may be confused on when they will do the transplant. Hopefully tomorrow we will be able to let you know more accurately what is ahead.

Again, thanks for your prayers!