Since dad has left the hospital, my parents have driven to Denver every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for blood tests, blood transfusions, etc. These appointments take a minimum of 4 hours and can last all day. In addition to the regular M, W, F appointments this week - dad is scheduled for a series of pre-BMT tests beginning on Tuesday, 8/11. Since dad is still recovering from induction and does not have his energy all back, these Denver visits are exhausting.
Dad's blood counts are still not going up so he is still at risk for infection. As a result my mom takes great care to plan for and prepare 3 meals a day that are healthy, soft to chew/swallow (for his mouth sores), and safe. She has probably gone to the grocery store more times in the past month that she has in the past 5 years! (My dad is the regular grocery shopper.)
The doctors have a donor lined up for dad and there is a tentative transplant date of 8/27. On 8/21 dad goes into the hospital to "prep" for the transplant with chemo and radiation. There are three levels of prep for the transplant: young people, mid range, and mini (for older people). Because dad's disease is not in a full remission, he will have to endure the mid range of chemo/radiation.
Sara is out from NYC with the kids to see everyone, especially grandpa. It is always good to be together as a family.
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We know your mom and dad from the Denver Temple. Have been out of the country for 18 months and are now back. Thanks for this blog so we are able to keep up with what is going on with Gordon without bothering them. Gordon and his family are in our prayers constantly. Harold and Ann Bradley
Bruce and I are so happy that the transplant can continue soon rather than later. Let us know how we can help - you are in our prayers.
Lucy
I'm so happy to hear about the transplant - thanks for keeping us all updated. And I'm sure your dad's name is already on the prayer rolls at the temple, so while I was in London last week I lit a candle for him at Westminster Abbey - figured it couldn't hurt!
Becca Bracy Knight
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