Initial Biopsy Results

Tuesday afternoon Ethan and I headed to Vanderbilt children's hospital to see his doctor there and have a bone marrow biopsy.  This kid was chill the whole way there:)

He wasn't a huge fan of the IV, but so thankful they got it on the first stick as he can be a tough one to get sometimes.  Then we saw the doctor who gave me the standard talk I've come to hear.  "Ethan's a ticking time bomb" and words like "these low counts are usually indicators of something more going on in the marrow" and "we'll know 1-2 days after the biopsy if he's developed leukemia yet".  For the first few minutes after these conversations, I'm a bit down as the gravity of Ethan's condition sinks in again.  But then I remember that we haven't seen this doctor is over a year and a half because Ethan has been stabilized by the great Physician in an inexpiable and miraculous way.  He should already have had cancer; already have had to go through a bone marrow transplant, but he hasn't.  And each of those days since July 2011, since his diagnosis, has been miraculous.

Got a good nap in with the help of the sedation team

The routine goes that they call a day or two after the biopsy to give the general results.  The detailed report of how many of his cells are being affected by the Monosomy 7 comes about a week later.  Today they called to say, "still no leukemia!" (and I'll note the nurse had amazement in her voice:)

Our family is rejoicing in the graciousness of our God.  Some on this side of the world, and a few on the other side.  And we're counting down the days until we're back together.  Thank you for praying and rejoicing with us in this continued miracle.

Journeying On,
Sara