New Numbers!!!

Andrew's new IgG numbers are GREAT! He is at 932. I have no clue yet about his other labs, but we were so excited to see these. Just like anyone else with limited knowledge, I tend to simplify things a bit; but these numbers are great! And we are so thankful. This is the number that started out at 187, and they wanted him over 800! And now I think the goal is over 1000 and to hold there. We want Andrew to NOT follow the path these doctors expect but to get the boost he needs and be able to stop treatment in a year or so. Although the doctor is not as optimistic, he is positive; and he is sometimes surprised. But I am glad that Dr. Black (the pulmonologist) told me that some of his patients have had treatment for a while and then stopped.

Andrew does a great job. All I do is literally watch him to make sure he gets all of the medicine drawn up and peel the back off of the patches that cover the needles during treatment. And I do the inventory. He does ALL of the rest now. I am so proud of him for stepping up and doing it. It's not easy nor fun at all. And I remember when our neighbor, Dr. Cranston, came over to watch us do it alone the first time. He told Andrew soon he would do it himself, and Andrew was skeptical! We plan our Sunday afternoons/evenings around this, but some people actually do it more than once a week.

He fell down a hill today running after tripping over a rock. He is skinned up pretty badly - mostly on his torso. His knee is really stiff, so we have put moist heat on it. I am just so glad he did not hit his head or face! He said he knew that was what I would say. We are checking on a tetanus shot, and I hope he is not really hurt - just sore and stiff. They have Regionals Saturday in Charlotte, so today was not a good day to trip!

Sam is doing fine. We have had to change some things again, but he is waking up with good numbers now; and that is a relief. I sleep better! He keeps asking when HIS next cross country meet is ~ "You know, Mommy, for first graders." He has offered to take his pink whistle he got from the treasure box in the office at school to a meet to help Coach Mac. And he likes to wear the Watauga t-shirt we got at the neighbor's yard sale so everyone will know he is "a Watauga guy."

Thanks for praying for us! And thanks for asking about the boys. I have "run" into many people lately I have not seen in a very long time, and those run-ins have been a big encouragement, if not a treat sometimes! I have also had some things out of the blue that were so sensitive, compassionate, or just nice! I know God is reassuring me that He knows when I am faltering, and He reminds me in all kinds of ways that He will help. I just need to keep my eyes open!

If you have not heard Natalie Grant's new song, it is beautiful. I will put the words below. (The part about the enemy in the first verse is one of my favorite parts!) Thanks again!!!!




Your Great Name (Natalie Grant)

Lost are saved; find their way; at the sound of Your great name
All condemned; feel no shame, at the sound of Your great name
Every fear; has no place; at the sound of Your great name
The enemy; he has to leave; at the sound of Your great name

[Chorus:]
Jesus, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us, Son of God and Man
You are high and lifted up; and all the world will praise Your great name

[Verse 2:]
All the weak; find their strength; at the sound of Your great name
Hungry souls; receive grace; at the sound of Your great name
The fatherless; they find their rest; at the sound of Your great name
Sick are healed; and the dead are raised; at the sound of Your great name

[Chorus:]
Jesus, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us, Son of God and Man
You are high and lifted up; and all the world will praise Your great name

[Bridge:]
Redeemer, My Healer, Lord Almighty
My savior, Defender, You are My King

[Chorus:]
Jesus, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us, Son of God and Man
You are high and lifted up; and all the world will praise Your great name