First of all thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers over the last year. We have decided to create a blog to have an outlet for anyone who is interested in updates on Lances condition a place to come and be informed. The title of the blog "A future and a hope" comes from Jeremiah 29:11, which is a verse that has given our family alot of comfort through these challenging times. Because as my Dad has said, no matter what happens we have already won! I would encourage you to pass on the location of this site to anyone that you may believe would be interested in updates. -Justin



Thursday, April 1, 2010

Thursday, April 1st

Day 9 in Iowa city. I will just start with an update from today, if there is anyone who hasn't been informed of the last couple weeks feel free to email me at justin9hall@yahoo.com and I would be happy to give you more information. As of today the current medication they are using for his ITP has not started to work so they are trying a new drug today that will hopefully jump start his production of platelets. They have decide to not remove his spleen at this time because of a high risk of bleeding. The problem with bloody noses seems to get a little better everyday, since the nurses have found a couple different remedies for that problem. We met with the doctors and a bone marrow transplant specialist today. It seems as though a bone marrow transplant is becoming inevitable since the doctors believe that would be the best chance for a full recovery. And after hearing more and more information about that process we are all feeling comfortable with the idea of a transplant. The process of finding a donor through Lances siblings in already underway and the results should be back within a couple weeks to see if anyone is a match. The doctors biggest concern is with dad getting as much rest as possible, but with lots of appointments with doctors that has been a challenge for him . Overall he has had a positive day and continues to have a good attitude, and we all were excited to finally get some information on a transplant.

Justin
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8 comments:

  1. ~Cassie LeeApril 1, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Thank you Justin for setting up the blog. We have all of you in our prayers.

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  2. UnknownApril 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    We are praying for all of you daily. Wish we could be closer by to offer more support physically. Know that we love you and think of you all often. Thanks for the blog as we have been getting all info through Nancy and Rich as they forward it. Gil and Carolyn

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  3. The Prieskorn WayApril 1, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Thank you for creating this blog. We are praying for all of you and hope you can feel the prayer coming your way and it will help sustain you all. Love, Nancy and John

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  4. KarinApril 1, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Thank you, Justin for setting up the blog. We are praying and praying for a full recovery for Lance. My parents' church is praying, as well as our small group at our church. I love the verse--it is such a perfect name for this blog. So thankful that we can trust that God is always for us. He always does what is best. Big hugs...and love you all! By the way...can you post the picture of your parents a bit larger?! ) You can post it within a post by clicking on the camera icon and uploading it.

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  5. AnonymousApril 1, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Justin - thanks for setting this up. We'll be praying for your dad. May the Lord comfort you all.

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  6. MattApril 1, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Thanks so much for the blog. This will be a great way to keep up on what is happening there and how best we can pray.

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  7. DiWaddickApril 2, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    We are all praying for you :-) God is good all the time!!!

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  8. SharonApril 2, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    We are praying for you all and want to know what we can do to help.

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