Wow! January and the first half of February had some real highs and lows. 

Between health issues that were related to the immune suppression treatments and the flu virus – NOT a good combination – I ended up back in the hospital for awhile and then released back into the Vanderbilt apartments, next to the VA, for about 2 weeks. 

While in the hospital, we had a couple of scary days, and unbelievable amounts of IV antibiotics on top of all the other drugs… I felt like a chemical cocktail!

My beloved Michelle was there constantly with her love and care. The doctors and nurses were there as well… It seemed like every 20 minutes or so! Sleep was in real short supply LOL! I praise God that Michelle didn’t get sick. 

My son Ethan, and my daughter Kaeli-Anne both ended up sick (they caught it from me L). Abbi was spared. Thank God for Meema’s help! Michelle was stretched thin, indeed.

For those of you that were contacted and were praying, THANK YOU! For those of you who weren’t aware, please accept my DEEPEST APOLOGIES. It happened suddenly and became serious quickly… I went unconscious and stopped breathing and that got the ball rolling without delay. Ugh! Furthermore, I was pretty much computer-less during my hospital/Vandy apartment sojourn, and honestly, I don’t know how much I would have used the computer if it were available.

The good news is that I AM HOME AGAIN! Last night I slept in my own bed, and that felt WONDERFUL! Strengthening up seems to be a process, but one that is going well.

Also, most of the “six month out from transplant” tests are back. THE RESULTS ARE GREAT! Last Friday the physician’s assistant who handles my case told us that she has seen the good, the bad, and everything in between, and I am in the “great part of the good”. Dr. Chin told us that clinically I am doing remarkably well! 

Their main concern is the graft-versus-host disease (basically, transplant rejection issues). They really want to see it lessen significantly so that we can use less immune suppression. It can be dangerous if it doesn’t. We are praying that God will intervene and supernaturally control it. We know that He is well able! Less graft-versus-host disease and less medication would truly feel good.

I have lots to share, but I know that this is getting long. So, I will get this ready to send out and post on the site, and try to get some sleep!

I love all of you and thank God for you daily. Your prayers for my family and I are so very appreciated. We never take them for granted!

Here’s to God’s miracle moments and great love!

Lance & Family