Donovan had a much better day today that included eating food and walking laps. He did receive a couple of blood transfusions which also seemed to help him look and feel better. Currently Donovan is in what's considered the neutropenic phase which means his immune system is nearly nonexistent so right now it is pretty much just close family visiting but this should only last 1 more week. Please be praying for Monday because Donovan will be receiving 3 different Chemotherapys, 1 of which is known for bad side effects plus they do a bone marrow aspiration so it is looking like a hectic day. Because Donovan's treatment is a clinical trial through Memorial Sloan Kettering (#1 cancer research hospital in America) located New York they will also be sending off for an extra test on Monday which is called the MRD test. It checks for microscopic pieces of Leukemia in the bone marrow. Normally this test would only be on day 29 if at all but for research they are testing his on day 15. The doctors do not expect it to come back negative yet but I am believing it will. Jesus has conquered the grave, he has conquered cancer, he has conquered chemotherapy side effects and I am sure this MRD test is no big deal either. I look forward to sharing the results next week. Also today a family friend asked us what the name Donovan means. Unknowing, his mom looked it up. The meaning is strong fighter, that was good timing to find out.
Barry's comments: Donovan was indeed looking really good last night. From the night before there was a 100% improvement in every aspect. Thank you God for your restoring power.
May I ask you to continue to pray for Donovan? We believe that he is healed and is being healed everyday. After two weeks of treatment, Donovan's fighting spirit is showing strongly. His faith in God is unwavering. At his lowest times physically, through all the pain he remains a gentle loving son, father and husband. As parents, Debs and I are very humbled by your example son.
I will be posting again a little later today to update you on the financial needs that they are facing, so that you can be better informed.
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