Tests

For the past two months Ethan has been having his blood work checked every two weeks.  In all honesty, doctors were expecting his counts to have fallen by now, causing the need for several transfusions.  I think we were expecting it too... 

Two weeks ago we took Ethan to Vanderbilt for some preliminary testing that would need to be done before they started a transplant (should that day come).  They did a lengthy developmental test (almost three hours), a swallow study (video x-ray of him swallowing barium) and labs.  He did great on all three!!  He scored right between his chronological age and adjusted age developmentally.  He had several good swallows showing that he is able to protect his airway when eating/drinking. And his labs were completely normal.  We left the day very encouraged and rather proud parents:)

Over the past two months I have found myself anxiously waiting in the doctor's office of our hematologist/oncologist.  The time between his little finger prick and when the doctor walks through the door with that piece of paper has seemed to take forever.  But this morning was different.  For the first time, I was expecting the doctor to say that all of his counts are still normal...and he did:)  So normal that we have decided to just check him every four weeks instead of every two.

We are so thankful for the health the Lord has given Ethan!  As we continue to watch the Lord work in our family, we are hopeful that His name will be praised and honored....no matter what may come. 

Just wanted to give you a chance to praise with us!

Journeying On,