Encouragement from a co-worker
On November 11, 2015 by Michelle LoveThe below is part of a text I received this morning from a co-worker. I am so incredibly blessed to have people like this in my life. Throughout the past 3 years, my Medic co-workers have been a great source of strength and support. I hope this encourages someone else today too… Sometimes, even as Read More
In the Waiting Place
On November 11, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ was discharged from Duke Medical Center this afternoon. He received a unit of platelets during the night. His white blood cell count is now at 2000, and today, 82% of those are blasts. Again, Dr. Martin reassured BJ and I that at the moment, we don’t need to worry about the ‘82%’. That’s hard Read More
November 9, 2015 Wait and see
On November 9, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ’s fever broke during the night. He’s feeling pretty good today. He looks good too. His hemoglobin and platelet counts remained above transfusion thresholds today. He’ll stay inpatient again tonight, and if he doesn’t have another fever, he will be discharged tomorrow. The waiting is torture for both of us, and with today’s labs showing Read More
November 8, 2015
On November 9, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ didn’t sleep much last night, has felt tired, but pretty decent today. He enjoyed watching the Carolina Panthers remain undefeated in today’s game. He was put on an IV antibiotic last night in case the fever was caused by an infection. The 4am labs showed that he needed another platelet transfusion, so he got a unit Read More
Tarheels crushed Duke…BJ crushing leukemia
On November 8, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ developed a fever tonight. He’s all settled in here at Duke with his North Carolina Tar Heels sheets and blanket. He’s pretty stoked that Carolina crushed Duke earlier 66 to 31, and made sure to mention that to Dr. Driscoll. Thank you for all your prayers!! It feels weird to be a little excited about a Read More
He is the storm!
On November 8, 2015 by Michelle LoveA dear friend sent this to me…said BJ immediately came to mind. I’d have to agree. He is the storm. Read More
GO Heels!
On November 7, 2015 by Michelle LoveHappy Saturday! We started it off with our traditional Saturday morning homemade pancake breakfast. BJ ate most of his double stack. He wasn’t feeling too great this morning and didn’t sleep very well again last night. We headed back over at the Valvano Day Hospital for lab check after breakfast this morning. Looks like we’ll Read More
November 6, 2015, Day After T-Cell Infusion
On November 7, 2015 by Michelle LoveThe day after cell infusion update… BJ has felt pretty good today. He had a clinic appointment to check labs this afternoon and his hemoglobin and platelet counts were borderline for transfusion so he will have to go back tomorrow to check them again. He ate well today and even worked on some school work Read More
Our Duke Team
On November 6, 2015 by Michelle LoveThis is the great team supporting BJ and us as he goes through this clinical trial. Much thanks to Jen, Jayne, Kristin, Dr. Martin, and Allie who all helped us get through this very emotional day. BJ is feeling ok tonight, just tired from a long day. He has to be back at the Duke Read More
200,000 Engineered Super-Cells
On November 5, 2015 by Michelle Love200,000 engineered super fighter cells inside that syringe were pushed into BJ’s IV line this morning. He’s very tired from the 50mg of benadryl given as pre-medication. As always, BJ brought his SEAL coins and Trident, and his other challenge coins. We felt the prayers that have surrounded us today. The 4 day stretch of Read More
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