Saturday, February 8, 2014

Clif Fincher Health Update

What a difference a day makes.

God has been good again.  Clif continues to forge ahead in the right direction.

Today, his blood pressure has continued to improve to a favorable level, his heart rate continues to be in sinus rhythm and at a relaxed number.  His spleen is reducing dramatically, His liver has reduced in size and the fluid in the lungs has also improved.  Since I have become increasingly educated on understanding important blood numbers, the really important ones are improving as well.  WBC counts are steadily reducing, hemoglobin is increasing to levels I have not seen in over a year, blasts have gone from 30 % to 5 %(which is excellent), platelets are steadily increasing to favorable numbers, and many other numbers are looking very good.  Weening of the Dialysis machine will begin soon, I think.    

Clif is in no pain!!!We have continued to be blessed by him opening his eyes and recognizing people at a much lesser volume today.  They increased his sedation, to keep him asleep, but again, can't keep a good man down.  He's had probably 20 visitors today encouraging him and loving on him.  

Family meeting;  was very informative.  What could have been a devastating meeting of fear and projected difficulty was a meeting of hope and progress.  Transplant is in our near future.  The plan;  get kidneys in order, increase chemotherapy to a more aggressive form, put leukemia into remission in a couple of weeks.  Take a possible 4-5 day break at home than return for transplant.  Donor testing is still in progress, no results yet.  The kids specifically William and Sydney had a multitude of questions.  Their Q's were brilliant and well versed. 

Overall,  I am wooed when he looks into my eyes, I ask him questions and he nods his head yes or no.

Robin, his private daily daytime nurse has been wonderful.  Love her so much gave her a very nice bottle of wine.  Having excellent care is so important.  Having good rapport and a real personal interest in Clifs welfare has been very comforting.  She is probably in her early 40's and has done everything above and beyond the call of duty.  Couldn't ask for a better nurse.

I think thats about it. Another good day.



Blessings,

4 comments:

  1. Praise God...And thanks so much for keeping us posted. Tom and I believe that Clif is healed, and that this amazing testimony will cause many to know his Healer.

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  2. I'm thrilled to hear such good news! Continue to pray, pray, pray! Love you dearly
    xo

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  3. Such great news. Praying for you all!!!

    Dave and Tanya

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  4. Wow! Such great news. God is good. Stay strong, y'all.

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