"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." - Psalm 23

Friday, August 13, 2010

August 13, 2010

It was an early Friday morning with Austin leaving the house at 6:45 to head for plasma treatment in South Bend this morning. Austin does not like that his mom is a morning person and is actually happy at that time of the day. :) Along with the treatment the Dr. ordered lots more blood tests. His white blood cells, platelet count and hemoglobin continue to be low. Since we had last talked the Dr. was able to get hold of an expert in the plasma treatment field and also talked with a blood specialist. They do not believe that the falling white blood cell count is due to his treatment or a secondary response to his illness SO he is scheduled to see Dr. Westbrook, a blood specialist in Goshen next Thursday. She has ordered more blood tests which Austin specializes in these days. :)

Also because of his low count they are asking him to hang low and not be around alot of people or eat fresh fruits and vegetables for the time being. Right now he is planning to go back for treatment Monday, Wednesday and Friday of next week again. The journey feels long. We continue to pray for protection from infection, that Austin may not be bothered so much by his catheter and that even in the midst of this confusing time we can trust God to know what Austin needs. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
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3 comments:

  1. Rhonda YoderAugust 14, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    I know how tired and discouraged you all must be at times. Who knew your summer would end up like this? Wait...GOD did! And because of that I know He isn't allowing you to walk through all this alone! He's here...we're here. Continuing to pray for strength for today and brighter hope for tomorrow! Sending you all a big hug!
    Roger & Rhonda

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  2. Jeff and ChrisAugust 15, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Hi Austin,
    You are a champ!! Hang in there. And times when it is hard to hang on, remember all the rest of us are hanging on for you, through our prayers and deep support. Oh God, help Austin to feel that so much today.
    From the Holsopple Kauffman bunch. :-)

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  3. UnknownAugust 16, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    ditto...what Rhonda & Jeff/Chris said...we are walking the prayer journey with all of you!...and Char & Austin, I continue to proudly alternate the wearing of my "Member of the Early Morning Nerd Club" and "King Austin" t-shirts :)

    Cleveland Craig

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