We've been waiting for this, Cindy moving to a private room when it's medically necessary.  This means the chemo is taking hold and her white count is diving toward "neutropenic."  Maybe not yet but soon. [...]

Our friend John Crissman blends two strategies when he prays for healing, "Lord, by medicine or miracle, heal our friend."  (He works for the Beaumont Hospital system but we believe praying this way is not part of his job description.)[...]

The story of the day is that Cindy's doctor couldn't find her during his rounds because she was out walking around the floor.  . Eventually, they connected. So, a good day 2. [...]

Deep breath and.... we are underway!  Right about 6 p.m. tonight, induction therapy was launched with the tried and true "7+3 Induction" that's been virtually unchanged for 20 plus years.  If genetic reports later indicate certain nuances that can be addressed, other ingredients will be added to the "soup."[...]

As we now face AML, Cindy and I are about to mark our 40th anniversary on February 16 (2019).  I think I speak for her when I express that we would desire to leave two primary impressions with anyone who crosses our path along the way of life: 1) Our love for each other and 2) Our love for Jesus Christ.[...]

Glenn, Cindy, Laura, Jan  and Michael met for nearly an hour this morning (9-10a) with Dr. Michael Stender who explained everything well and gave us all a great deal of confidence for what's ahead, difficult as that may be.  His explanation of the disease and its process, molecular markers, science, how they drill down into the genetics was quite enlightening, giving us peace and confidence that we are in good hands for Cindy's difficult road ahead.[...]

Cindy's lead hematology/oncologist and principal of Cancer Care Associates practice. Dr. Ishmael Jaiyesimi ("Dr. J")  was Cindy's breast cancer doc from 2011-2016 (DCIS, Stage 0, lumpectomy, radiation, tamoxifen for 5 years...). Highly credentialed - Medical oncologist, hematology oncologist, plus - his examination room wall is littered with degrees and sub-specialties.  Early training at Beaumont and M.D. Anderson, heavily recruited by Beaumont to practice in Michigan.  ("They wouldn't leave me alone," he explained.)[...]

Bone marrow, various blood and echo-cardiogram results are in and docs are ready to review results with us and get treatment underway.  Our "A-Team" is meeting with one of the lead oncologists Monday morning to hear their recommendations and decide about giving the go-ahead.  A-Team is Glenn, Cindy, Laura, Michael and Jan. Praying for clarity, understanding what docs present and confidence to give the go-ahead.[...]

Click on "Journal" above for the list of posts having to do with Cindy.  As you peruse, be curious and try site out like we are doing. If I'm missing something, try commenting to THIS post and letting me know and I'll try to address it if I can. This is all new to me right now so let's learn together.[...]

Cindy's immediate family is Glenn (spouse), son Adam, daughter Laura and her husband, Michael Mosher.  Others who we've called upon help us in special ways are:[...]