11/09/18 Update

“Free at last, Free at last, Thank God almighty we are free at last.” Out of the Hospital and home last night with my wonderful wife and dog! Hard to describe how surreal it is to be out of the confines of protective isolation in a hospital and back into my own home again. No more purified air, blue lights and poking and prodding all night long. I now just have to make sure I don’t get unnecessarily exposed to anything while my immune system is compromised. 


Got another bone marrow biopsy on my way out of the hospital yesterday along with extensive training on how to care for and maintain my PICC line. I have to go back down to MDA tomorrow for blood work and then again on Monday. On Monday afternoon, I will meet with my primary doctor and hopefully learn what the next steps of my treatment program will be. In any case, it will be as an outpatient until I get ready for a stem cell transplant.


I would like to sincerely thank all of my visitors and prayer partners during this ordeal. I cannot begin to tell you how much strength I have derived from your loving and caring support. My faith, family and friends have been an inspiration to me every day.


I know I can beat this if it be God’s will. I will leave it in His hands. 


For the time being, I am just glad to be home with Lorraine, Bailey and my sons and their families coming over to the visit.


Yours in Christ,


John L.