Today we celebrate George’s new birthday. Today he has received Kate’s marrow and now is her identical DNA match. It was, and still is, a long day. The whole process takes 8 hours and he was monitored the entire time. Because of all of the different medicines they have to give him for this plus the new cells entering his body, George was very grumpy to say the least. Think terrible twos on steroids. Well that is actually accurate because he is on steroids. Anyway, the most wonderful thing happened this afternoon. The staff came in from Dreams Come True and decorated his entire room for a birthday party. Then every single doctor on the floor, every single nurse and every single worker came into the room dressed up and in a parade and sang happy birthday to him and brought him a bunch of presents and a large banner with a sweet note from each and everyone. I was brought to my knees in tears and disbelief. This was honestly the most thoughtful thing that these strangers who are now my new...
I am praying for you all.
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ReplyDeleteI have loved reading all about your sweet George. He is surrounded by the most amazing family and friends and he is loved all the way up here in NC. I am sending you strong hugs and please know that we Burdette girls will be praying hard for his strength through this difficult journey. You are so loved. Strong hugs to you too.
Jennifer Craig Burdette
We love you George and are lifting you up! Especially praying for you now and June 21 and all hands loving you and your sister through...lord Hear our prayer
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