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• July 29, 2005 at 9:28 pm #7938
  Carrie

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  Dad has been doing well (compared to a couple of weeks ago).
  Latest news is that he still has an infection with mostly a low-grade fever and there is fluid in his lungs. They’re pumping him with platelets now and extracting some of the fluid today.
  They also would like to see him get stronger and he’s not progressing as well in the PT as he originally was. So they’re going to start him on steroids. Maybe I’ll nickname him Ahnold .
  He doesn’t remember much of the worst days (a blessing!) and his overall spirit has been good. He’d love to get better and go home but he knows that he’s in this for the long run.
  They won’t be doing a bone marrow biopsy yet. He’s still very weak. But the doctor said that his peripheral blood has been showing frequently fluctuating blast percentages.
  I talk to him daily and I’ve told him how proud I am of him and how much I love him.
  My mom reads the board regularly although she doesn’t post so… if you’re reading this… “HI MOM!!” She even said the other day “You haven’t posted anything lately.” Very surprising! Hee hee .
  Everyone, thank you for listening and for all of your support and prayers. They’re definitely helping.
  Love,
  Carrie

  July 30, 2005 at 4:40 am #7939
  Kathryn

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  Oh Carrie, I love reading your good news posts!!! Prayers are being answered!!!

  HI “MOM”!!!

  You all take good care!!!

  Kat.

  July 30, 2005 at 3:34 pm #7940
  ButchL

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  Carrie….

  Great news! We’ll keep up the prayers.

  HI MOM!!

  Butch

  July 30, 2005 at 3:44 pm #7941
  Suzanne

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  So glad things are looking better!
  Hi Mom!

  July 30, 2005 at 6:33 pm #7942
  kerrylai

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  Hi,Carrie :
  I’m happy for you. The prayer is really work !!

  kerry

  July 30, 2005 at 9:22 pm #7943
  riley

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  Hi Carrie,

  I’m so glad to hear that things are looking up! I’ll continue to keep your father and your family in my prayers.

  Hi Mom!!

  Love,
  Nicole

  July 31, 2005 at 2:47 am #7944
  shirlsgirl

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  Hey Carrie,

  So glad to hear that your Dad is doing better. Continued positive thoughts and prayers are being sent his way.

  Take care,

  Jody

  ps. Hi Mom!!!

  July 31, 2005 at 4:39 am #7945
  gemloyear

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  Hi Carrie, I’m happy to hear that your dad is doing better.I will continue to pray for his recovery and that he will soon be able to go home.
  Ellie

  July 31, 2005 at 4:52 pm #7946
  Terri

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  Hi Carrie Great to hear the news, Continued prayers coming your way.

  August 1, 2005 at 4:15 am #7947
  KATHY1

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  Carrie,
  Thanks for the update. Glad to hear your dad is feeling better and his spirits are up. Continued prayers and good wishes.

  Kathy

  August 1, 2005 at 11:58 am #7948
  sarah

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  Carrie, so glad to hear he is doing better.

  August 1, 2005 at 1:28 pm #7949
  Carrie

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  Thanks everyone! He’s still doing okay but his fever is higher and he’s back on oxygen. He had about 12 oz of fluid removed from this lungs on Friday that they sent to pathology. We hope to hear more today.

  Thanks for the messages and the Hellos to my mom. I don’t think she’s been here since Friday so I’ll bump this message up for her to read.

  Love,
  Carrie

  August 1, 2005 at 2:27 pm #7950
  Sandy M

  Member

  Carrie,
  Hello Carrie and mom…
  I think it’s great you both are here on the forum and I would like to add my prayers for your dad/husband… hang in there

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