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I talked to Bobbi earlier today. They are doing ok. Scarlett was in a lot of pain after her bone marrow sample but her oxygen levels were up. Then they came in and told them that the sample was diluted so they will redo it tomorrow but this time they will do both hips instead of just 1! They are also going to take a fragment sample out of both hips which they did not do yesterday either. They hope to do it earlier than usual so they can get some result that they are looking for by the afternoon and start chemo maybe even tomorrow. Thankfully, there was no cancer in the spinal fluid so that means no cancer going to the brain. So it was a 'good news/bad news' kind of a day.
Physiotherapists are working with Scarlett to keep exercising her muscles. They are, of course, very hopeful that she will walk again but they need to keep her limbs moving. Bobbi said that they are amazed at all of the people involved. She said that every question they have they send a "lady" to talk to them and answer their questions. She said there is a "lady" for everything!
Scarlett is receiving a colored "bead" for each event/milestone that happens. One for the Leukemia diagnosis, etc. I think she should get at least 3 for the bone marrow test! Anyway, by the end she has this chain of beads that tells her story. Bobbi said that it is actually very cool. Maybe when I go up I will get a picture to insert. (that would be a miracle if I could learn to do that)
They are so grateful for all of the love and support out there. They wish they could answer all of the messages from everyone. They just still feel very drained and need to have energy left for each other and their girls. I really only talk to her once or twice a day and we are often cut short by a visit to the room from a doctor, etc. Thank you for all the calls and care that we have all received. This is quite the journey. We are so grateful for the hope and perspective that the Gospel brings.
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