Whew...what a rough couple of days it has been. I really haven't looked forward to writing this. It has been such a struggle to comprehend, process and think through this haze of information. Before we posted on our blog, we needed to talk to our families face-to-face.
Jeremie's bone-marrow biopsy came back positive for leukemia. So it is considered "systemic". Not hiding behind the blood brain barrier, but throughout his body. Our oncologist here in St. George is going to be following us from now on. No more traveling to Salt Lake! Yay! Gotta have some good news right?
Our game plan from now on? Well Jeremie went off of his immunosuppresants on Thursday. This will help increase the growth of the transplant, and help "contain" leukemia. The immunosuppresants helped decrease the risk of graft vs host disease. But it also decreases the anti-leukemic effect of the transplanted cells. He will also be starting on a type of chemo-therapy that will help "contain" the leukemia. None of these options will cure Jeremie from his leukemia. The hope is to keep his pain away with these techniques. If you ask our oncologists they will say our time frame is weeks to months. Of course we are not asking our oncologists how long we can expect ;-).
Over the next few weeks we hope to have every thing in order. So that we can concentrate on Jeremie increasing in strength and living our lives. My dream and hope is that Jeremie's pain can be kept under control, he can gain strength and ride his Harley into the ground. My sweet husband loves life. He is a young, vibrant soul. Never has any day passed since I have known him that he doesn't live each one of his days with intention. He is an inspiration to me, and to our children. I'm hoping to get in a couple more adventures over the summer.
Thank you for your continued love, support and prayers. Sincerly I appreciate it all. It fills me with such joy to know that we are surrounded by such amazing people. We are truly a blessed family.
Love to all...
Cori
Just wanted to tell you how much my heart is breaking for you and your family. You are such a strong woman and I look up to you so much! You inspire me to be a better person every day. You and your family are in my prayers and I wish the best for you and your family. Lots of love, April
ReplyDeleteCori, You and Jeremie are some of the most courageous people I know. You have had some trials in your life and always made it through with such grace and love. You are an inspiration to all and I am so glad to have you all in my life and to be able to love you. I still see you as the "kids", outside playing and just having fun. You have grown into such great parents and adults and I love talking to you about your kids it make ALL you put me through so worth it.I am so glad you have each other and I pray for you always. Please know my heart is breaking right along side yours. When ever you need anything I will always be here for you. I LOVE YOU Jolyn
ReplyDeleteHello with Love and healing Prayers. My cousin Jeff introduced me to you and I have already started you and your family in my Healing thoughts and prayers. I also would like to share a little story poem.... especially since you are Harley folks (smiles)... May it bring comfort and Hope...
ReplyDeleteTHE ROAD WE TRAVEL
When feeling lost and afraid
Look up and you will find
Many angels around your every side
So many of every kind
They cannot interfere with life
they are only there to guide
Each journey lived has to be traveled
No matter how hard the ride
As humans it's hard to understand
Why some roads are so rough
It doesn't seem fair that this is the way
Why should life be this tough?
Yet each of us is a precious soul
with our own road to ride
Things we must learn and also teach
To all those on this side
God has a plan for each of us
That's perfect in its own way
Though it may not seem fair to us
It is Guided every day
It is with Faith that we get through
One moment at a time
Each breath we take, a precious gift
God's Grace; a perfect rhyme
We are travelers here on this earth
part of the Master's plan
Some day we will all understand
Every child, woman and man
We walk our paths as best we can
While we're here on earth
The ultimate Goal is to learn and live
As we travel to rebirth
There is no end to Life you see
It's only a transition
From one form to another
At least that's my position
So live each moment so it's full filled
Let God and Angels guide
For the road we travel never truly ends
We just change how we ride
Written with Hope, Love and Light
by Nina Pauline Ploetz 4/2/2011
May God Bless and Keep you, May he shine His Light Upon you and give you His Healing Power and Grace
Love and Light,
Nina P
Thank you so much for sharing that. It is beautiful. You have a gift for sharing what is in our hearts. Thank you for your thoughts and love.
ReplyDeleteCori & Jeremie