I hope everyone enjoyed their July 4th weekend! BJ had a good weekend and another positive visit to the unit today. Mr. Green tried out his new smoker on the 4th and from what I'm told, his ribs were pretty strong. Later that evening... BJ, Ashley, and Mr. Green went downtown to watch the fireworks at Red Mountain. I think everyone enjoyed getting out and spending a little time together outside of the house. Obviously, there are a couple of names missing from that group. Mrs. Green is still at the lake recovering from her pneumonia. Hopefully, there will be some kind of turn around soon, because I can't imagine how difficult it must be for her to be away. Mr. Green came home today with a bit of a sore throat, so he went straight upstairs to avoid being around BJ. Everybody pray that he is not getting sick, because that would be the last thing the family needs now.
As for BJ's visit today, it went very well. His counts continued to remain about the same. They are still in a good range and the doctors are pleased. The rash from his GVHD is almost completely gone, which is also great news. They did a CT Scan of his chest today and they didn't see anything abnormal....everything looked great. He is still having a little sinus trouble (for those of you that know BJ, this is nothing new) that the doctors said they may try to treat to help him breathe a little better. I would think this might be welcomed by BJ because he has battled sinus issues as long as I have known him. He will go back Thursday for another follow-up and hopefully get more great news.
BJ has been extremely positive over the last few days. He has kept busy the last few days keeping up with the Olympic trials and Wimbeldon tennis tournament. He has also been walking on the treadmill everyday. He is doing a great job of fighting of the urge to take unnecessary chances because of how good he feels. Please keep BJ and the family in your prayers. Hopefully, Mrs. Green can come home soon and Mr. Green will fight off this sore throat, and BJ will get more good news Thursday. Talk to you soon!
Monday, July 7, 2008
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4 comments:
Hey BJ,
Glad to see you got to get out and about for a little while this weekend. I hope you mom gets better soon, and we continue praying for your recovery.
Hey BJ,
I'm so glad you got out and was able to watch the fire works. I know you must be going stir-crazy having to stay in the house most all the time. I just wanted to tell you that we are still keeping you and your family in our prayers. We serve a Mighty God. This just proves that He is still in the healing buisness.
In Christ,
Terry, Cheryl and Emmali Everett
Hey BJ! It is so great to read the positive news! Glad you had a great 4th! I hope your mom gets to feeling better soon! We are praying for you daily!
Carrie Townes Cotney
BJ,
I'm so thankful for your continued recovery and progress. Please tell your Mom I'm thinking of her and hope she is well very soon. I know she is missing you and your Dad. Keep taking good care of yourself. Your patience is paying off! We're thinking of you each day and praying for you.
Katie C.
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