"I am a superhero!!!!" Aaron cries out with excitement as he reacts to news that Jordan's body may be creating T-cells (Jordan now has CD8 T-cells needed to fight the virus). "Yes Aaron", I tell him, "you saved Jordan's life." Then I thank my other children for being willing to serve Jordan in the same way. We are surrounded by superheroes.
With Jordan receiving only 1/3 of the intended T-cells and many of these being killed by the heavy doses of steroids needed to alleviate the systemic response to his initial infusion, we were told that it was unlikely the T-cells would engraft at all. If they did, the immunology and transplant team believed it would be weeks to months before we could possibly see them working.
Around 7pm tonight, as Jordan's body was going through a period of low blood pressure and a high heart rate resulting from a slight dehydration, the transplant specialist on call told one of our nurses, "it is a miracle, Jordan's body is producing T-cells."
Another day, another miracle. We are overwhelmed by these many blessings for our sweet little boy.
So happy for you all.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite songs. Just wanted to share
ReplyDelete"Little Wonders"
Let it go,
Let it roll right off your shoulder
Don't you know
The hardest part is over
Let it in,
Let your clarity define you
In the end
We will only just remember how it feels
Our lives are made
In these small hours
These little wonders,
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away,
But these small hours,
These small hours still remain
Let it slide,
Let your troubles fall behind you
Let it shine
Until you feel it all around you
And i don't mind
If it's me you need to turn to
We'll get by,
It's the heart that really matters in the end
Our lives are made
In these small hours
These little wonders,
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away,
But these small hours,
These small hours still remain
All of my regret
Will wash away some how
But i can not forget
The way i feel right now
In these small hours
These little wonders
These twists & turns of fate
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These small hours, still remain,
Still remain
These little wonders
These twists & turns of fate
Time falls away
But these small hours
These little wonders still remain
Great news! We will continue to pray for more miracles & all the support you need. I love your post about all the friends & family that have been unexpected support during this time. Tender mercies are around us continually--big and small--it is our job to recognize them. You guys are incredible!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your entire family can claim superhero status. I have enjoyed reading this blog and getting to "know" your sweet family.
ReplyDeleteI feel like dancing!!! The miracle of miracles--how can the whole world not be celebrating with us today!
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