Good evening! First thing this morning we went to Chicago to meet with the Dr who will be over seeing Brent’s photopheresis treatments. We had all of our questions answered and are hopeful that the treatments will work. 

His first treatment will be Thursday morning of this week and we will have to go again on Friday. The treatments have to be done in Chicago and-we were glad to hear-the treatment will only be 2 hrs long!! The one side effects he has is that he can’t be exposed to the sun the first 24 hrs after treatment. This is because they use UV light in the treatment and it takes 24 hrs for his body to absorb any excess of the UV sensitive drug that may be in his body.  Other than that he should feel the same as usual! 

He was also scheduled to get a port (under the skin) placed today. After checking his arms they concluded that they didn’t need the port because he has great veins! 

We appreciate all the love, support & prayers everyone has made an effort for on our behalf. We can feel them as our hearts settle and we can feel God go before us in this journey. 

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  1. Kurt and OliviaJanuary 13, 2020 at 9:45 PM

    Sounds like you had a good day! Thankful! and prayers continue for safe travels too, as you drive back and forth! Love you!

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  2. Mike and Kathy LouJanuary 17, 2020 at 9:44 AM

    Brent and Trudy - our many prayers are with you as you go through this time. May you feel the MANY prayers offered up for you from so many who love you! Mike and Kathy Lou

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2020 at 8:05 PM

    Thanks for the update, wishing you God's grace, strength, encouragement and continued blessings.

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