Good news folks! Looks like you all have some powerful prayers because her counts are drastically changing!
Here are her counts as of today:
White: 1.2
Platelets: 106
Bilirubins: 6.6!
HCT (Red): 27.5
It was from Sunday to Monday that her bilirubins dropped so drastically: from 19.6 to 7.5. The liver doctors were shocked....they wanted to do another lab because they thought they might have misread them. Well, they did the lab again today and they had decreased even more! Her coloring is looking better and she is feeling like her old self again! The liver doctors said that they were "signing off" because her liver is functioning properly and all is looking very promising. Good news!
So, the next step? Well, we are still waiting for her white counts to come up significantly so that she can go home for a bit before she receives the bone marrow transplant. On Saturday she had a Dobhoff tube (aka. feeding tube) inserted through her nostril. Lovely, I know. It goes down her throat and straight into her stomach. I am sure that the stabilization of her counts has a lot to do with her getting proper nutrition as well. She is gaining more of an appetite and can't stop talking about Elmer's Pancake House...so we know where we're going as soon as she gets released!
Thank you for your continued prayers and your constant support.
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Yay, God! We'll keep sending those prayers up to the One who loves us more than we can comprehend, and just see what He does! Love you, Beall fam! We'll come visit you in the hospital soon, (or bring food maybe? once you go home).
YAY! I'm so glad that things are looking up. Dan and I and our community in Seattle are keeping the entire Beall family in our prayers. Hang in there Pam, there are lots of people routing for you! Great posts Linds, I'm so impressed with your medical explanations!
HI Pam,
OK, so do you want 'pigs-in-a-blanket' (my favorite)or 'blueberry pancakes'? At our first family get-together, at my house, the menu will be breakfast!
Can't wait...
Thinking about you every second!
Love you, Sue
Hip Hooray! Wow! It is such fun to see the Lord answer specific prayers! I am sure the doctors are still scratching their heads. What a blessing you are in all of our lives! I hope you get to visit Elmer's real soon! We keep lifting you up each day. Love you lots and keep up the good spirits and changed results. Glory to the Great Healer!!!
Love, Caron
All's I have to say is WHOO HOO!! He touched your liver and now He'll touch your other "counts". Praise Him and Bless YOU! Onward, my friend. Love you. -marianne
Hi Pamela Sue!
I'm chuckling over the Elmer's hankering. I am also praising God for the good news about the count changes and the change in your spirits and return of your sense of humor!
It was so good to see you last week! 'Can't wait to see you next time!
Lindsay, thanks again for another update! What an amazing daughter you are!
Love to all the Bealls!
Pam,
You are doing a great job. The Conn spirit lives.
Pat Conn
Praise God!!! I will continue to pray for increase in white counts so you are able to go home and be with your family for a bit. Keep it up Pam!! You are a true fighter.
love ya, Shana
You are truly amazing, Pam. Thinking about pancakes at a time like this--of course we all know the reputation for hospital food. I'll bet just about anything sounds good to you right now.
What wonderful news about all your counts. I think the idea of your going home for a few days is one of the best I've heard. Our God is an awesome God!!!
Hugs, Janet
Such wonderful news! Keep up the good work. :)
Love,
Debra & Devin
Glad to hear the good news. I hope your at Elmer's before you know it! Keep up the good fight.
love.
Yes!! I am so happy to hear that. Miss you Momma Beall and can I go get pancakes with you when I get back too? I will need a meat intake as well, so I'll order a side of sausage and slab of ham. You in?
You are in my prayers this day and always. I am so happy to hear about the liver numbers...that is great! I miss seeing your smiling face, but know you will be back with the group as soon as you can.
luv ya,
terri
Hooray!! I am so proud of you, Pammy! Have extra syrup for me at Elmer's.
Love,
Beth
Good work on the blog, Beall. I will call you soon. XOXO.
AMEN!!! Thinking of your family often and praying more often!!! Good work on the updates Linds! I'll agree with the other Whit (Reynolds...no that's not it anymore, you know who I mean) with your medical explanations-impressive!! :) love, Whitney Harvey
Yay! I'm so glad to hear the great news. I continue to pray for you every day--it's touching to read everyone's notes and prayers! Pam, it was great visiting with you when I was in town earlier this month. I just love you and the entire Beall & extended clan so much. I'll keep the prayers comin' from Issaquah! Love you all. Allison
So, does this mean you'll work for pancakes? My kind of friend. We're all rooting to keep those numbers moving in the right direction, and I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say how thrilled we are that you're finally feeling better, Pam.
Love,
Denie
Pam you have been in our prayers since we heard the news. I'm so excited all your counts are getting to where they need to be. God is so good. I'm glad to hear that you are still able to make people laugh! There are lots of people praying for you in Chicago. We love you and the whole family, and are praying for everyone.
Love you, Megan (Beres)
Checking in. Thinking of you so often. Like the report. We have been on Spring break and I have had Emma and Alexis. Keep the good news coming. May you all have a blessed Easter! Love you.
How wonderful to hear the bilirubin news. We're still praying for you from Mississippi!
Happy Easter! He is risen-Hallelujah! I hope you were surrounded by family today. I continue to pray for you and hope today was a good one for you! We send you and your family our love!
God bless you!
Caron
Pam,
We just returned from spending Easter in Bend to hear from dear Helen that you are home..."Praise God"...He is so amazing and so are you Pamela! WOW...I am so excited and happy for you and for your fighting spirit.
My love and prayers will continue as you heal with each new day.
Love and laughter to you...both good for the soul!
Sherry
Happy Easter! We are praying for you! Brenda, me and the church. Praying for your strength, healing and wisdom for the doctors. For your peace and for your family.
Megan is praying too. Ryan always asks about you, too.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Love you
Jerry and Brenda
Dear Pam,
Great to hear that you are doing so well. Your Lindsay is awesome to keep us posted on your health...she explains it all so well.
I'm flying with Penny P. on Tuesday to Palm Springs to spend a few days with Katie & Jim Neal. Can't wait...it's 85-90 degrees there. I suppose I'm going to miss the first stretch of nice weather that we've had here, but oh well, I think I'll go anyway!
Had dinner with Kari& Jerry Fri. nite. It's so great to have them nearby!
I'll check your blog when I get home & expect more good news. And get well, Lindsay. I just had my shingles vaccination, thank goodness.
L&L, Susy
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