We have almost made it through another day. Ryan's counts are actually up a little from yesterday. They are 200 today. He also has a few "bands" which are new white blood cells and they expect those to increase now each day.
Dr. Meyer, Ryan's surgeon was in today. Tomorrow around lunch time they will take him to surgery to put a more permanent port in his chest/neck, he will receive the rest of his chemo treatments through this port.
The doctor's are watching his counts and continuing to watch for infection and bleeding. He has a bit of a temperature still and a little pain in his back from the lumbar puncture, but otherwise, he feels well. He's ready to get back to things, but we have to continue to tell him that it isn't quite time yet!
The mass in his chest is very hard to see now, it has shrunk quite a bit since they found it last Friday, praise the Lord!
Our biggest area of concern right now is that Ryan's temperature stays down and they can put the port in tomorrow, which will make him one step closer to coming home!
-A
Ryan, April, and Aubrey,
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiration you all are..your strength is amazing. Just wanted to let you know we're continuing to think of you and pray that you'll be back home as soon as possible. We love you all!
Darren, Maggie, Riley and Sam Rismiller
Dear Ryan,April and Aubrey
ReplyDeleteOur thought and prayers are with the three of you. We think about you every minute of every day, and we believe that you will continue improving every day and you are all in our prayers. All our love David,Amy and William Moore
Dear Mr. Wilber,
ReplyDeleteHey Mr. Wilber we all miss you at school. And lab is nothing like it use to be when you are here. We are all getting along fine you have taught us well so we know what we have to do. Can not wait until you come back. Hope you get better soon.
William Moore
Ryan and April,
ReplyDeletePRAISE GOD!! It is amazing to read these blogs everyday and see the progress that is being made in such a short time. We serve a mighty creator. We love you both and are continually praying for you.
Jeremy and Lisa
Ryan,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are progress is coming along nicely. I hope that you get your ticket home soon. The Hartke Family will keep the prayers coming.
Steve, Lorraine & Madeline Hartke
Hi Ryan! Just wanted you to know people all the way in Michigan are praying for you and your family. Thanks to your special wife for taking the time to let everyone know your concerns and praises.
ReplyDeleteAbby Henry Stanger, Joe and Zoe
God is so good. It is so good to see the progress Ryan is making every day. We continue to pray for all of you, and have people in Virginia, and Tennessee praying as well.
ReplyDeleteJohn 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
Jeff and Tammy Dietrich
Ryan,
ReplyDeleteAlan and I are thinking of you lots during these nice warm days. We were working on getting the drill ready for sowing beans yesterday and I said, "I bet Ryan is going nuts sitting in the hospital especially when it is this nice outside!" So I wanted to tell you that it is supposed to turn colder, so just focus on getting well for now and when the warm and nice weather are here to stay, you will be ready to get back to work!! We will pray that your fever goes down and you will keep moving in the right direction.
Thinking and praying for you everyday!
Alan, Vickie (Schmitmeyer), Simon and Eli Dirksen
WULBERS:
ReplyDeleteJIM AND I ARE KEEPING YOU IN OUR HEART AND PRAYERS, ALL OF YOU. THANKS FOR THE UP-DATES,
REMEMBER WE ARE ALL WATCHING FOR POSITIVE
RESULTS. IT IS AMAZING WITH THE HELP OF OUR LORD WHAT THE HUMAN BODY CAN OVERCOME. WE BELIEVE IN YOU, AND KNOW YOU WILL FIGHT WITH ALL YOU HAVE.
WITH LOVE,
JIM AND GAYLE RISMILLER
Ryan, April and Aubrey,
ReplyDeleteYou have been in our thoughts since we heard about your hospitalization. We have seen the miracle of God's healing power in Bill's mother this past winter who is now cancer free. We pray and look for the same diagnosis for you Ryan!! I (Marcy) was in Dayton yesterday and so wanted to visit but have had a terrible cold and did not want to bring that into your room. But when I am over that we will be seeing you...hopefully at your home!! Take care, stay strong and know that you have hundreds of prayers and thoughts sent your way each and every day!
Marcy and Bill Roll