Day +8

Tim's platelet count was low enough again today that he had to receive another transfusion and was not feeling well this afternoon. Tonight, he seems to be a little better - enjoying the last game of the NBA finals. He hasn't been sleeping well the last few nights, so we are praying for a good night's sleep tonight. Two more days until Day +10 ...that is the day Tim's levels should begin to start inching up and he should begin to turn the corner.

Please pray for our daughter, McKayla. She woke up this morning running a fever and complaining of a headache and stomach ache. As the day went on, her fever kept going higher, so I took her to the pediatrician. She seems to have a virus - there is no ear infection or strep. Her fever finally came down tonight before I put her to bed, but she is still not feeling well. We have already been keeping the kids at a distance from Tim, but of course, we are concerned that he doesn't get this virus. It would be very serious if he started running a fever. We are also concerned about the rest of the kids (or me) coming down with it. Please pray that this is just a quick 24-hour bug and will not go through the whole family!