We have good news to share! Lydia has been feeling and doing much better over the past two days. It appears that the severe sickness of the post-transplant period is now behind her. Lydia's mucositis has drastically improved to the point where she is now using her voice again and the doctors have reduced the morphine dose. The mouth sores are also healing and we anticipate that she will be ready for solid foods again soon. Judging from the attached picture taken late this afternoon, we think our beautiful child looks great considering the trauma her body has endured over the past several weeks.
Most importantly, Lydia's blood counts are slowly rising! Although we will not have positive medical evidence until a bone marrow aspiration is performed later this month, the doctors suspect that the donor's cells are properly grafting and reproducing in Lydia's body. So tonight we will be saying a prayer of thankfulness to God for providing these positive signs and giving Lydia increased comfort!
Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; His Love endures forever. Psalm 107:1
What great news! We will pray for His continued hand of healing power upon Lydia. Praise God!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Texas guys. We are so happy to hear the great progress your beautiful daughter is making. What a long and incredibly difficult journey this is for your family and little Lydia. We are keeping you in our prayers: for strength and endurance, wisdom, patience and of course complete healing.
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Dan, Rachel and the crew
Wonderful news! Continued prayers to you!
ReplyDeleteShe is just the sweetest little girl!!! Love her! Continuing to pray for you all as you continue on the road to recovery!!
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