John’s condition today is basically the same as yesterday. He is alert and in good spirits. He enjoyed a lot of visitors today. His platelets were down again today so he received another unit of platelets. His hemoglobin was also down today, therefore another unit of blood. Please pray for John concerning his platelets and hemoglobin. His white blood cells were elevated today, in keeping with the roller coaster he’s been on of late. They are looking for his wbc to bottom out…but this may take a few days.

Lorena stayed at home today due to the weather. John Sr. will return tonight in order to return to work tomorrow. Lorena is planning on teaching Tuesday – Monday this week. They are in the process of making preparations at home for John’s return home. Janna is staying at the hospital with John. Continue to pray for John; his treatment; the response of his body to the treatment; his appetite and his spirits in general. Praise the Lord for many answered prayers. Also, continue to pray for the family as they travel back and forth to Indy. Keep praying!

The LORD is a refuge…a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9