Sept. 25 (Thursday)
If you ever doubted the power of prayer, then you need to hear this. WE ARE HOME!!! The doctors released Joel today and said he was in good enough health to go home. His blood counts are going up steadily, he has no infection or fever. He will go back to Baptist next Tuesday to have a bone marrow test, and a port put in his chest so that they will not have to stick him every time they give him an IV. He will start the 2nd phase of his treatment then, with IV's every day for 5 weeks, then 2 weeks rest and another 5 weeks. During that time he has to minimize areas where he might pick up a cold or virus. In order to keep him as healthy as possible during this 2nd phase, visitation will have to be limited to immediate family and pastors. We would still appreciate your prayers that the treatments will be successful.
Thank you for your prayers. They worked!
6 comments:
Praise the Lord! God is so good. I am so glad you got to go home. I hope you and Judi have a great night sleep in your own bed. I miss you and can't wait to see you. I love you both.
Cheryl
I was shocked to check Joel's blogspot and see that you are home! That just goes to show that nothing is impossible with God. I know it must be so wonderful to be in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy. Joel, I am sure that you thank God to have such a great wife to take care of you in your time of need. And Judi, I am sure that you thank God that you have Joel to take care of right now. Congratulations to you both! Cheryl said it, God is so good! Take care of yourselves.
Love,
Heather Crawford
Rm. 17 WCC
Joel
It was so good to hear your voice yesterday afternoon. We are so thankful for the Lord hearing the prayers from so many people from all over the world.
Welcome home brother
Jeter and kay
Wow!!! That is great news. As you said, God really answers prayer and as He's been with you through this time, we can be confident that he'll continue to be with you through the next phase in your journey.
Love, Tim, Jen, Ryan, & Tori
Amen!!!! What a wonderful Savior we serve! Joel, we have and will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers, so sorry I missed your call earlier! Debbie and Janet in particular say hello and I know Wanda has been praying for you as well.
Keep praying and praising, as we will. Love in Christ,
Doug H.
Joel,
I am so glad you're home! It was wonderful hearing your voice Tuesday night. We are all praising the Lord for your earlier-than-anticipated hospital release! Please take care and be a good patient for Judi! You are very missed here at WCA!
Becky
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