Mile 20
- Kari Obernesser
- Mar 8, 2023
- 1 min read
Although Jordan's heart is functioning at a healthy pace, his blood counts did not pass for his outpatient chemo treatment.
His ANC levels were at 360, when they would like them to be at 750 to clear. So, we got pushed back another week. The good news is that he had another week chemo-free so he felt good and his leg could work on healing without chemo impacting it. The bad news, the "end date" continues to get pushed.
Jordan's Grandmother, my Mom, came to visit this week to help out. Dan is on a business trip and I'm grateful for the support. Sami had a nasty cold and needed to stay home from school on Monday. Meanwhile, Grandma took Jordan for labs that afternoon and he was cleared for chemo. Yesterday he had his first outpatient treatment. It was so nice to come home afterwards and not stay overnight in the hospital. Grandma is taking him this afternoon for another treatment and then we wait and pay close attention to his blood counts and overall health. This chemo, Doxorubicin, will hurt him but hopefully not as bad now that Cisplatin has been removed from his treatment plan. We are hopeful but setting expectations. And... Sami is feeling better, back to her normal self!
The doctors will continue to monitor his heart following this chemo session. We have another echo appointment scheduled for Monday.
Checking boxes....
Thanks for reading and staying close to our journey.
With Love,
The CO Obies
While there is essentially no greater reason... your(the entire family) stamina and poise is inspiring. And while there is no other option, keep on keepin' on. The goal line is approaching.
I think of you all so often, and continue to keep Jordan, and each one of you in our thoughts and prayers. Jordan, you are a real inspiration!
Way to go Jordan, the end date although moving is in sight.
Glad to hear Sami is feeing better.
Love,Papa
Roberta and I understand how tiring this all can be. While the goal post may have moved a little, remember that Jordan is getting stronger and at some unknown date this will just be a memory. We are awed by the strength you have all shown and we wish there was something we could do to make this all easier for you. Before Doug passed I am not sure I spent a lot of time communicating with God. But I have been every day since, and the four of you are always included in my prayers. We love you all. Stay strong.
Love seeing those eyes!!! YES ON OUTPATIENT!!!!