Bone Marrow Engrafted!!

We received great news from our doctor today: the stem cells Beth received have officially and medically engrafted and are producing new cells!!  Engraftment is defined as 3 consecutive days of a neutrophil (a type of white blood cell) count above 0.5.

James 1:17a -- "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father"

We are very thankful this morning for God's grace and mercy, the wisdom of our doctors, and the prayers & support from our family and friends.  The battle is still not over as we guard and pray against infections, Graft Versus Host Disease, and organ toxicity. Because of these potential dangers, Beth will remain in the hospital for awhile longer and once released will be monitored as an outpatient here in NYC for 4-6 months.  So we still have a long road ahead and are taking it one day at a time but but we reached a major milestone today!!

Please continue to pray for the recovery of our friends Edwin & John.

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