A routine trip to the dentist's office raised concern when John's mouth wouldn't stop bleeding. After consulting the dentist and the family doctor the decision was made to have some blood work done. Monday, Dec. 3, the doctor called the family and asked them to come directly to the hospital for some more tests. The blood work had come back with low white and red counts. At that point the doctor sent John along with his parents to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis for further tests. Blood work at Riley verified the findings of Marion General. After more tests, it was determined that John has APML leukemia.

John and his parents all remain at Riley as even more tests are run and the doctors confer to determine a plan of attack.

Please pray for John through this trying time. Pray for God's peace, strength and comfort as a course is being set for the next few weeks and months to come. Pray for John and Lorena as they wait patiently and do their best to support their child. Pray also for Janna as she continues to finish up this semester while wanting to be close by her families side.

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