Well, Todd has been admitted to the hospital for bilateral lobe pneumonia. He’s been hooked up to hydration and IV antibiotics around the clock for the last two days. Each day he’s been getting better. Today, he sat up in bed to eat, he showered, and his face lit up when he saw Darby. These are all very good signs that his energy is returning.
About 5 minutes after Darby and I arrived this evening to visit, Dr. Carroll popped in to check on Todd. He didn’t have much to report, though said he would keep Todd on the IV antibiotics in the hospital for the next day or two and then continue the IV antibiotics in the infusion center for the next 10-14 days. Dr. C didn’t like the idea of Todd taking oral antibiotics in combination with his immunosuppressant meds. I’m assuming this is because there is concern for the lack of the effectiveness in treating the pneumonia with the oral vs. IV antibiotics, though I’m not absolutely positive. So, this means Todd will return to the infusion center for daily appointments for at least 2 weeks. What a bummer! However, we’re pleased he is responding well to the antibiotics. The fever is gone, his cough has subsided, and his energy has improved.
We’re thankful! I believe God has prepared us in so many ways to be more trusting, patient, and calm when these bumps in the road occur. There was a lot of peace, which I KNOW came from our Lord because being calm during these times has been a tad uncharacteristic for me 
Thank you Lord for the trials you’ve put in our lives because it has made us depend on you so much more, and we know only You could have given us the strength we needed to get through them.
FYI: Todd has his Day 180 appointment scheduled for July 11. This is another big milestone in the transplant process, as another bone marrow biopsy will hopefully reveal great results. And THEN maybe we can celebrate…..it’s been a long time comin’!!!!
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Wonderful news for all of you! I read yesterday that the real purpose of Christianity is for us to learn to trust. I think it’s pretty close to true. The author said “When we trust God, EVERYTHING is taken care of”. I’m still mulling it over, but again this morning, your post is confirming. I’m asking the Father (knowing He knows best) to keep the good stuff coming for you!
Pneumonia is one way to get out of yard work.
What’s funny is that I just did yard work on Friday. Mowed, trimmed edges, raked some leaves, minor tree pruning, etc. I think yard work caused pneumonia!