Sunday afternoon the family had their "mini-Christmas" down at Riley. Lorena said it was a nice time to open their stockings together with everyone together. They'll finish celebrating their family Christmas once John gets home. Today is about the same as yesterday. He has spiked another fever, in as much as this raises concerns...all the blood cultures that have been taken come back negative to any other infections. The headaches are continuing to be an issue for John. Due to the headaches, he sleeps a lot, doesn't get to walk around like he needs to or doesn't eat like he should. He is still receiving nutritional supplements through an IV to help give him some strength and energy. John's platelet levels continue to bounce around causing him to receive more platelets this morning and a couple bags of blood. The side effects of the chemo are also starting to show themselves. John is beginning to loose his hair and will soon be sporting the look of his father. John still has a good attitude and loves to joke around when he is feeling well. Right now, it is just a period of waiting for his white counts to bottom out and then begin to come back up.

During this Christmas season, let's continue to lift this family up with our prayers and thoughts!