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Taking A Break

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Aaron had a rough three weeks. Besides heavy fatigue, he also couldn't get his nausea under control. He says he would rather be tired than nauseous all the time. I had to take him in to get fluids last week because he became dehydrated. Due to these symptoms and the fact that his white blood count and platelets are low AND he now has two blown veins, he is going to take a week off chemo and see where his numbers are next week. His blown veins also mean it is time for a port. We probably should have gotten one placed months ago. Live and learn I guess. He has scans next week including an MRI. Because his oxygen saturation # is good and he doesn't have any breathing difficulty, I am going to guess his scans will look fine. I should probably go knock on some wood just in case:).
Aaron has such beautiful veins it makes me sad to see these two main ones lost.

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  1. AlisonFebruary 25, 2018 at 4:38 AM

    I’m so sorry. So sorry that you have to suffer like this Aaron. Sorry that you have to stand by and watch, Lorraine. We’ll be praying for good results from the MRI.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 27, 2018 at 4:48 PM

    Always in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. Such a blessing we only have to do one day at a time❤️❤️❤️

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  3. BeckieFebruary 27, 2018 at 11:03 PM

    Aaron and Lorraine I pray that Heavenly Father will continue to take care of you. You and your wonderful family have surely lifted me up and given me strength when I have needed it. My testimony grows before I even start reading your posts. I stand amazed at all you continue to handle with out saying "I quit!". I , like your mom, would like to be like you when I grow up! My prayers are with you and your family.

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  4. UnknownMarch 1, 2018 at 12:13 AM

    I have always thought highly of Aaron. I remember a High School State basketball game. We (Mountain Crest) lost. I remember many people being upset. But Aaron stood there on the court clapping for the other team. I have never forgotten that. He is truly a great person. I use this example of good spirtsmanship with my kids. I don't know Aaron personally. But I know his character, and have always admired him. Everyone loved him in school because he was always so kind.

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  5. Kevin GunnellMarch 5, 2018 at 11:33 AM

    I'm inspired by this guy. Love him dearly. Always been such a gentle giant, and an incredible example for goodness with Christlike attributes that inspire me to be a better person. And yet with all this he's going through, still finds ways to lift others in simple, yet profound ways.

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