Bucky Update: 2/27/13

Hello Family,

The past few days have been a bit crazy.  An hour into owning our new home, Bucky managed to lock us out of it.  No worries though, he called a locksmith and is on his way home (my parent's home).  We will be living with them for a bit longer, our household belongings will be moved into the house on Monday.

After 5 months of having pretty much just our clothing, we have come to appreciate the story of Lehi and his family, leaving their possessions behind and fleeing into the wilderness.  Luckily, our wilderness has included warm beds, indoor plumbing, and electricity.  We are ever grateful for the time we live in.

Chili Bean was sick last week with a cold and ear and eye infection.  And on Saturday, Cocoa Bean came down with it.  (Pink eye and a bad ear infection.)  Have you ever given someone, who doesn't drink out of a cup or bottle, liquid medicine?  It is about impossible!

At Bucky's appointment they took samples to make sure he wasn't coming down with the kids' sicknesses.  His weight has remained constant.  His blood counts were pretty good.  Red blood cells and platelets are still not in the normal range, but they're nothing to be too worried about.  Overall, I think he's feeling okay. Tired, but able to function.  The doctors didn't say much, just that he's doing good, so you probably won't hear too much from me, unless there's bad news.

Thanks for your prayers and love and support.  We are so thankful for you all.

Love,

TJ

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Bucky Update: 2/13/13

Hello Family,

Bucky's blood counts have recovered from their drop of last week.  His white blood cell count is 9.5, well into the normal range.  His platelet count has increased to 134 (up from 105).

The culture they took from his lung when he was in the hospital finally grew something, so they did a CT chest scan yesterday.  They gave him some cups to put any phlegm he coughs up so they can test it too.  Since he doesn't have any symptoms, this is just a precautionary measure to decide if they need to start him on some antibiotics.

Oh, he weighed 156 pounds!  Which means he has gained 12 lbs since leaving the hospital.  Only 17 more to go!  (I am patting myself on the back for successfully fattening him up this week.  Good job.  I would like to note that I have never successfully fattened my husband, so this is quite the accomplishment.  What's that?  You think Bucky is fattening himself up?  Fine, let him take the credit.)

Our belongings are being packed up in Alabama tomorrow!  Crazy, I have mixed feelings about this.  On the one hand, I was praying that Bucky would have a miraculous recovery and we would just go back to Alabama and keep on living like nothing had happened.  On the other hand, we get to live by family!  Do expect to get an invitation to come down for a karaoke party in the near future!

Thanks for all of the prayers.  We know that Heavenly Father hears and answers them.

Love you all,

TJ

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