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When we opened the door to room 1666 on the 16th floor of Northwestern Hospital we were in for a delightful surprise.  Chris probably had the best view of Lake Michigan of all the patients staying at the hospital.  It was spectacular and quite therapeutic to sit facing the lake with all the medical paraphernalia behind us and enjoy the beauty of both the clear skies and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praising the Lord, Chris has completed his inpatient portion of the Car-T therapy.  He entered the hospital on Monday, Oct 17th.  He received the Car-T via two syringes into his port on Tuesday.  While in the hospital he was under intense observation.  There is a camera in the room, nurses visit at least every two hours, daily testing if not multiple times of day.  All symptoms are to be reported, even the smallest. For instance, slight tightness in the chest should be reported and investigated.  We praise God that Chris had none of the challenging effects of Car-T (neurological toxicity and immune system overreaction).  His white blood cell counts were low and they treated with shots to give him a boost.  He continued to have vertigo for several days but that dissipated before departing the hospital.  We thank God for all of God’s gifts to us during this time: the progress in Chris\u2019 treatment, for His protection over Chris while in the hospital, and His provision of healing for Chris both now and for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was one of the songs we played over the infusion day, to set our view on remembering God is in control of all things. Immune systems, room assignments, syringes, and clear skies are not an exception to his control.\u00a0 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VzxVKqmEIzM<\/a> Believe For It by Cece Winans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris will have weekly checks with Dr. Gordon for the next several weeks.  Blood work and skilled doctors will determine when he can return to a more normal life, but for now he is not to go to public places, to wear a mask around others, and try to not be exposed to any viruses.  Additionally, he must not be home alone for 3 more weeks and cannot drive for 7 more weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He will have a PET scan on April 15th and we hope he will be able to return to Grand Rapids around the Easter weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prayers are appreciated for protection and health for our family so we can visit Chris during the school spring break.  We cannot visit if we are ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayers for relief and healing for Becca who has a massive reaction to poison ivy from some yard clean up. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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