Heavy day

We went in this morning for George’s blood work and scheduled blood transfusion. After hours of testing we were then told that he would not be getting a transfusion today after all. The tests came back today and showed that he had hemolytic anemia. His own body is attacking his blood. He was put on a high dose of steroids and will continue this for 14 days to help settle his antibodies down that are killing off his hemoglobin. He will be checking into the hospital all day tomorrow and all day Sunday for testing, monitoring  and to get a special blood transfusions with blood that has been closely matched to his own. Monday we will continue this same treatment at Nemours. He will need to very closely monitored for the next month to see if this problem corrects itself. The steroids,
amongst all kinds of other terrible side effects, causes high blood pressure so he was also put on a blood pressure medicine along with a medicine to help prevent his stomach from being torn apart from the high dose. George needs your prayers. I need your prayers. This was a heavy day. Lord hear our cries. I am fully trusting in His plan. This is not what I saw coming, but know that this is bigger then my understanding and so I will continue trusting in Gods wonderful plan for
George’s precious life. Protect his organs. Heal him. Regulate his blood. Cleanse him and keep him safe. Rise up inside of George and make him well. Finish your perfect plan O Lord.  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

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  1. Allison BakerOctober 5, 2019 at 8:53 AM

    Prayers to you and the doctors for George’s complete healing and acceptance of the blood and marrow.

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  2. Abby October 5, 2019 at 6:57 PM

    You're so brave, George!!

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  3. AndersonAnnSOctober 6, 2019 at 9:23 AM

    Continued prayers for George, and for his mama and daddy.... loving you from afar!

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  4. WalkerOctober 6, 2019 at 10:46 AM

    Praying for you George. God hears our prayers and He is working all things out for your good! Jesus is in the waiting, and He's working all things out! Will continue to pray and lift you up! Be healed, because you already are!

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