John is doing better today. He's on the up-swing of this roller coaster he's on. His fever broke in the night and this morning his temp is below 100. He did need to receive platelets last night because counts had dropped below 40,000. His White Blood Cell count is still low, but is better than yesterday. His count is around 140 and should 1000. He's not feeling dizzy or nauseous today which is good. Lorena says he is "perky" and more awake today, more than yesterday. One concern for today is that John needs to eat. His appetite is gone due to the chemo, and he's losing weight. He needs to be getting some calories in him. The goal today is for John to eat something.

A quick word on visitors. Now that John's white counts are low, caution is a good rule. When John is having a bad day (bottoming out), which is going to happen, he is very suseptible to catching infection from others. If you're wanting to visit, you may need to contact Lorena before you go. Her cell phone is 765-661-8395. Feel free to call her to find out if it's a good day to visit or not. Also, you may need to wear a mask while in the room for John's protection.

Pray for Janna and Loretta (Lorena's sister) and John as they travel to Indy later today.

Praise the Lord for all He is doing. Keep praying!