Yesterday, amidst an array of birthday cakes, tarts, italian food and really yummy cookies, Joy celebrated her new birthday. The bone marrow arrived in the afternoon and after some preparation, Joy began the transplant. Contrary to popular belief, this did not entail a messy surgery in an operating room. Rather, it was just Joy and some IV's (and her cake of course.) At one point during the transplant, Joy became flushed, then white, and then felt her airways becoming restricted. Thanks to a very helpful nurse who realized she was suffering from an allergic reaction, she received some Benadryl. (The doctors said this was normal because she was receiving bone marrow of a different blood type (A) than her old blood type (O). She was fine for the rest of the day, just really tired. (But not too tired to enjoy 'The Germans" episode of Faulty Towers.)
The doctors will know within about two weeks how well Joy's body has received the transplant. Until then, it is vital that she be kept away from any and all germs.
Ken and Joy both feel grateful for all of the people who fasted on Joy's behalf on Sunday.
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We love you Ken and Joy! We continue to pray for you and admire your courageous strength.
love,
Arian and Jill Lewis
Happy Birthday!!! We continue praying, fasting,and putting your name on the prayer role. We send loving thoughts your way. Keep fighting!!!! We love you! XOXOXOXOXOX love, John,Heather, and kids
Ja ma hon lever ut et hundred ar...it'd look better if I had a Swedish keyboard..oh well, the sentiment is the same, we hope you live a hundred years from this new birthday. I love the celebratory welcome given to your new blood, I'm sure it will feel most welcome and get along great with the rest of your body.
Thinking of you everyday.
Love,
Steph and John
We have been fasting and praying and exerting our faith for you along with sooooooo many others. We are grateful for tidbits of news that we receive and are grateful for your faith and positive attitudes in the midst of affliction. Now Joy and I (Susan) have the same birthday!
We love you.
John, Susan and children
We are with you every step of the way, Joy, even though we can't be by your side. Loved hearing how you got cake and a show on the very day you had your transplant! That's pretty amazing!!!
Since the 10th, I've been lighting a RED candle each evening and will do so for the next few weeks because it represents HEALTHY bone marrow blood. That's what you are getting, right?
Hey. You are loved. A lot.
Aunt Ginger
HAPPY CELEBRATORY BIRTHDAY! Now you're only 6 days younger than me! - DID YOU REALLY EAT A BITE OF EVERY ONE THOSE GOOD THINGS?!? -AT LEAST IN YOUR MIND! We all are thinking of you lots and lots every day and sending prayers for your cells and bone marrow and DNA and every other part of your wonderful self to heal and be healed. OF COURSE WE PRAY FOR ANGELS TO BE WITH YOU, KEN AND THE KIDS AND FAMILY WHO ARE HELPING, as well as doctors, nurses, technicians and all staff. Much love! Tricia W., Mark, and all our clan
Happy Birthday Joy ! ! Thank you Ken and Joy for being wonderful examples of strength and courage to all of those around you and those that read this. Keep going strong !!
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