REACTIVATED & Praising the Lord!

The Dr was just in here at 1. We thought he was coming in like at 6:30 this morning but the nurse that told us that obviously didn't know. He night was restful besides the nurses coming in to do meds and vitals. The transplant Dr is the one that was in here this afternoon. He told us his hemaglobin is down this morning to 6.8 which is pretty low. They usually transfuse at 8. THey are going to recheck the blood levels to see if it really is that low or since they have been giving him fluids if that is what caused it to go down because it's deluted. If it's still low then they will go through with the transfusion. Like I said he is reactivated on the transplant list because he is not doing great and they don't want him to get too weak for transplant. He is a little more comfortable now that he just finished another treatment. Our mom's and I are trying to get a room over at the ronald mcdonald house since the Dr.'s say he will be here at least over the weekend. We are thankful to be here so the Dr.s can take care of him...he is in the best hands...God's!
Thanks for all the encouragement it has helped us get through these times! Love you all!
Brent says HI!
Trudy

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  1. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Praising Him with you! How thankful that they put him back on the list! We will stay prayerful that God's will can be done in all things. Tell Brent "hi" and to keep smiling :)
    Love you both!
    Dawn

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  2. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Prayer is powerful!! Rejoicing in the good (or better) news with you!

    Love,
    Teresa

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  3. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    We are continually praying for you! May God bless you with the love, strength, and patience that you need.

    Much love and prayers -
    Curt, Geana, & Wyatt Tanner

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  4. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Hi brent & trudy! Praying that all goes well! We are constantly thinking of you! love, sam, em & will

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  5. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Brent & Trudy - Thinking of both of you. Praying that you will feel God's nearness through this time. We think of you often. We love you both. U. John & A. Glo SEMS

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  6. Marie StorkMay 20, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Praise the Lord! So glad to hear things are looking up! We will continue to pray for you!

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