With mixed emotions, I write this. Daddy’s doctors have ceased his Interferon (chemo) treatments after lab work showed his white blood cell counts being dangerously low. We all were in high hopes that this round of treatment would eradicate this ugly disease, but unfortunately that isn’t the case. However, I will say, when dad started his treatment his viral count was 7 million and as of last week it was 300,000. A blessing, yes; a battle won, no. So we continue to fight.
At this moment, we begin a new game. As of this week, daddy is officially on the liver transplant list. He wasn’t able to be on the list while he pursued treatment. Now we wait and pray without ceasing. We all know what a liver transplant entails; life and death. I ask you to pray for the donor. A precious life we will never know; a precious spirit that made the decision to save a life. Pray for the donors family as well, as they will mourn a great loss when this day comes. I also ask you to pray for daddy. Pray his body will push forward through this waiting process. Pray his body will be prepared to receive this liver when we get that call from the hospital we so desperately want.
You all have shown our family great mercy during these tough years and we are forever grateful. All the donations, cards, calls, emails, and so on are what keep us going; what keep us focused. Please know we love you all and are completely blown away by your love.
