Platelets

Today at Mary’s chemotherapy appointment she was un-able to have the IV drip due to a low Platelet count. The range needs to be 150 to 450. Last week she had dropped to 132 but was still ok for the IV drip. Today she had dropped below 50 so both the IV drip and her daily Chemotherapy pills are on hold until at least next week when the re-check her Platelet Count. The Platelets are the blood cells essential for coagulation. The Oncologists concern is she would go so low that Mary would need a Platelet Transfusion. He wants to avoid that so we will wait a week and see what happens. If you didn’t know what Mary had been through the last 4 months, and she had her wig on, you would not know anything was going on. I am convinced, all of your prayers and keeping her lifted up before God is the reason she is doing do good. God is moving on her behalf in many ways. We are continually overwhelmed with the incredible support and generosity that we have been blessed with. Mary has had some visits with you that are almost like revivals to the soul. Many tears of gratitude have flowed in our family during this time. Pray for the Platelet Count to go up to what it needs to be. Mary has about two more weeks of Radiation left. The last few treatments are going to be intense and very focused so pray for her strength. The Radiologist says it can be physically draining. We pray God’s blessings on everyone of you that are praying for her. If you ever wondered if your prayers are being answered, I can assure you they are. The Physicians are seeing it to. They may not no what it is but they are encouraged by how Mary is doing and that, is the grace of God answering your prayers. We can’t thank you enough.