Jared slept well last night. We were up a few times but went back to sleep. We got up for the day around 8:00. Jared's mouth and throat were a little sore so Christy, our nurse, gave him a small amount of morphine. He settled down and soon fell asleep. I worked on laundry and took my shower. Christy said Jared's blood counts had dropped dramatically so he needed platelets. That was a first. Lord, please protect Jared from anything that could harm him.
When Jared awoke, he felt better. We had a quiet afternoon watching TV. The chaplain came by along with Dr. Reddy (his neuro-oncologist) and Karen (her assistant). Jared enjoyed the visit. My Aunt Margie called and later we talked with William, Tom and Dess. Jared ate half of a corn dog along with chips for lunch. I'm glad that he was hungry.
Tomorrow is the big day. TRANSPLANT DAY! Hurray. We are also celebrating that Daniel is leaving for the Hope Lodge. The next step before going home.
It is now 5:30 in the afternoon. Jared is sleeping again so I will wake him soon for his shower.
*Lord, I thank you for Jared. I pray Lord that you'll keep him safe. Lord, help him to recover quickly with as little discomfort as possible. Have your way in his life. In Jesus name.
Jared got up a little after 6:00. He decided to take a bath and then we changed his dressing. I changed the bed linens again. Jared and I watched TV and then I went to the kitchen and heated up a frozen dinner. Jared ate a little with a half slice of bread.
I saw Angela later and she said Larry was still struggling to breathe. His AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) level has come down though. AFP is a germ cell tumor marker that is monitored to determine if the cancer is responding to treatment. The lower the number, the better. I asked Phil about Jared's AFP. It is now 12.5. It was 0 last week.
*Lord, help me to not be discouraged. Each day flies and drags at the same time. Lord, please forgive me. I'm feeling discouraged and overwhelmed. Lord, I thank you that even in the midst of all this, I can trust you. I thank you that even wallowing in this negativity there is a little spark of hope in me. I thank you that Jared will be healed totally of this cancer. I thank you that Larry will also be healed. Lord, I pray that you'll touch his breathing today. I pray for total healing. Lord, I know that I have no control over any of this. I trust YOU! Help me to keep my eyes on You. I praise your name. In Jesus Name. Amen.
We watched TV and it is now after 10:00. Tomorrow is transplant day. Have your way. In Jesus Name.
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Looking back...
I thought I would share a few of Jared's writings from 2nd and 3rd grade. This is unedited for your reading pleasure.
The Autobiography of Jared Sangster
Jared Sangster is 8 years old. He has bland hair. Jared's favorite sports are football and baseball. His eyes are blue. His favorite food is steak. He has a dog. He won Math Superstar. He has a brother. His best friend is Myles. His favorite desserts are strawberrys and cake. He was born in Hamond, Louisiana.
The Mystery of the Missing Teacher!!!!
One day a kid named Jared was going to school. When he got there he didn't see the teacher. Then he said it is time to be a Mr. Detective. So he got up out of his seat and left. He went to the docter but no one was there! He went to every store. Not there! He went back to school still wasn't there! So he checked her house everyone was there!!! She had chicker pocks! She got better and started teaching again. The end
The Noise in the Basement
One night I was asleep but something woke me up. I got up and walked in the living room but no one was there. So then I walked to the basement door. He waited a second and then he pushed the door open but he didn't see anyone. It was the heater so he went to his bed and fell asleep. The end
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| Adam and Jared - Jacksonville, FL |
Jared
Once there was a boy named Jared. He was going fishing. So he and his family got some food and went along. We put the boat in the water. Then we set off. About three miles later we stoped to fish. I got the first fish but I sliped and fell in the water. But I bonced up and down until my dad grabed my hand. My dad saved my life. The end (half true story)
My Favorite Pet
I would do anything to get a little dog. I would get a dotson. I would like to get a dog because there playfull. There not very mean to. I would name it spot.
My Favorite Food
My favorite food is pizza. My favorite topping is pepporoni. Sometimes I eat cheese. Most of the time I eat pepporoni. Pizza taste good.
The Fox and the Elephant
Once there was a fox and his friend the elephant. One day they were walking on a bridge and the elephants weight broke the bridge. But the elephant fell in the water and the fox saved him. And the fox said you need to work out man. So the elephant went to foxes house and jumped on his house. But the fox got out in time. Never under estimate someone's wait. The End By Myles and Jared
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