Ah, the power of prayer! I had more blood work today and my white cell and platelet counts have come up dramatically. My red cell count and hemoglobin are holding steady. The nurse told me that the injection I got the day after my last treatment was finally working for my white cells, but it has never taken this long for it too work, so I know the real reason for the sudden increase- prayer, of course!

When we got to the doctor's office today, they had tables set up in the waiting room with canvas' waiting to be painted. They encouraged mom and me to sit down and paint while we were waiting. They are planning on putting the finished paintings on the ceilings in rooms where we get chemotherapy, so that patients will have something colorful and beautiful to look at as we recline in our chairs. Thanks to the Kiwanis club for supplying the canvas' and paint!