Chris is still not feeling good. He had a fever this morning but Tylenol seems to be keeping it under control. Doctor says it’s time to start the next step and move towards a “stem cell transplant”. Technically that is what it is called versus a “bone marrow transplant”. WBC is 8.68, hemoglobin 6.8 (He needed a unit of blood.), platelets are at 37 and neutrophils are up to 2410.
Chris has been his usual self.
Nurse: Can I see your bracelet Mr. T? Chris raises his arm then puts it back down. Nurse: No I need to scan it! Chris: Oh, you just asked to see it!
He won’t put in his hearing aids! Nurse: Mr. T have you had any blurry vision or headaches today? Chris: Yes! Me: HON, HAVE YOU HAD ANY BLURRY VISION OR HEADACHES TODAY? Chris: Oh No!
Me: Hon are you going to take a shower when we get back to the room? Chris: I’m waiting for the doctor to come in with the test results. If it’s good news, I’ll shower. If not, then I’ll wipe down with wipes and be sad! Me and Jan:🤔😂
Chris had a dream the other night. Several infectious disease doctors were in his room talking to him about test results. They said everything came back negative except one test showed traces of dandelion greens, so you won’t be able to eat them anymore! When he woke, the thought of this almost made him cry! He told me later that during his dream all he could think was that he loves gardening and he can’t do that, he won’t be able to golf this year and now he can’t eat dandelions! I laughed but he was really sad at the thought of that. I told him that at least they didn’t say you can’t go to the casino!
Goodnight all! Hug the ones you love, you never know what life will bring!
Greek Fighting Orange 
We love you both so much! Prayers for you, Chris, your children, your grands, Yiayia, and the whole family.
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Good post, Aunt Pat. Love my uncle so much! 💜
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There’s a brave man with faith. We’ll keep praying and sending love your way.
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FYI: Jim,s mother used to go as far as delta, Ohio to dig her dandelion greens🤔
The greens had to
Be perfect and not contaminated by man or animal! Then she cooked them with fava beans and olive oil…yummy!!!
So, keep fighting and we will keep praying for both of you. It is a long journey Chris has been on and keep the faith!!!
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