This week Morgan had her PET & CT scans and they looked good. Her oncologist told her that she was doing great. Although her white blood count is still a bit low at 3.2, Dr. Wagner said this is to be expected. The white blood counts are the slowest to rebound after chemotherapy.
White blood cells help fight bacterial and viral infections. One type of white blood cells are called neutrophils. A persons absolute neutrophil count is an indication of their ability to fight germs. Morgan's absolute neutrophil count is still on the low side at 1.42. The normal range is 1.80 - 8.00. Please continue to pray that her white blood counts will keep on climbing. They will be checked again in June.
When Morgan was diagnosed with cancer in June, Dr. Durrani told her that when she was finished with her chemo and surgery he wanted her to visit that place on her shirt. She looked down to see that she was wearing a tee shirt that said Hawaii. Well, we learned this week that Morgan IS going to Hawaii. The good folks at the Make-A-Wish Foundation give all children who have been diagnosed with cancer a wish. Make-A-Wish called Morgan this week and told her the good news. As far as we know at this point, she will travel this summer along with her mom, dad and brothers for a week in Hawaii. Morgan is so excited. This is truly a blessing. Now, Morgan can focus on the upcoming summer and allow last summer to become a faded memory. Brighter days are ahead for her.
Morgan's arm is regaining strength every week. I admit it is a slow process but she makes progress every day. Her arm may never be 100%, but she is functioning great at approximately 60% - 70%. Her spirits are great and I know it is because of all the faithful prayer warriors who lift her up in prayer on a regular basis :)
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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