They drew Jordon's blood early this morning and discovered his red blood count was low, so they decided to give him a blood transfusion. If chemotherapy is working, blood counts go low. So Jordon is medically right on track. If two months ago you would have told me my child will be getting a blood transfusion in a couple of months, I would have been sick. But like I have said before, we have been prepared for most things that will happen over the next few months and blood transfusions are a standard procedure for those receiving chemotherapy. In fact, he will probably need several more over the next few months. Standard procedure, who would have thought? I am just thankful that they needed to give him blood today so that we did not turn right back around to get a blood transfusion later this week (although they said sometimes he may need two or three in a week). Since we will not be having his blood drawn but twice a week, I asked them today how I would know that he would need blood (he was anemic, his level was 7, 11 to 14 is normal but they do not get concerned with chemo patients until they are 7 or under). Their response is that I will just know, they said he would be extremely tired.
Jordon's procedure went well. If all goes well he will only have one more for the remainder of his treatments (somewhere in the middle). Jordon woke up from the procedure, we did some discharge paperwork and then we headed home. Again, who would of thought you could get a blood transfusion, be under general anesthesia, have a lumbar puncture, and go home all in the same day-standard procedure!
So, I talked this week about how Jordon felt cruddy. Well, when we got home he was his old self-minus hair and some weight. So I have decided, no matter how much comfort I get being at/near the hospital (because at home we are so far from his doctors), Jordon gets comfort from being home (and this comforts me more). And this is important, because at the end of the day, he is Jordon, a 10 year old intelligent, kind, stubborn, ornery, active, playstation lovin' boy. This is where absolute trust and faith come in. I have to know that HE is in control. And HE knows our situation. So no matter how far away from the doctors and the medical staff we are the Lord knows that, and He will take care of us, so we are not to worry-as long as we believe and trust in Him. And any day at home is a GREAT day.
Prayers tonight are that we will be home for two weeks (we go back Tuesday for an office visit-then August 30 for another week of chemo). Prayers that our family is as normal as possible for these two weeks. Prayers that school will go smoothly for all the children. Praises-of course that we are home! That the chemo is working well. Praises that the Lord is taking care of us. Thank you all!
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