Home With Family

Hi All,  Dad's stay at Karmanos for this 4th treatment went pretty well.  As with the last administration of these particular chemotherapy drugs his blood cell levels begin to drop before he was scheduled to leave the hospital.  So the decision was made to keep him an extra day so that he could get another blood transfusion.  Except for a few delays all went well and they made it home on Friday afternoon. 

Before going to get his Neulasta shot on Saturday, he and Mom picked up my sister Natalie and my aunt Lois from the bus station.  They are visiting from Tennessee for the week.  My aunt Lois is who I call my 'auntie-mom'.  Natalie and I spent all our summers in Tennessee, Uncle Milton and Aunt Lois' house was 'home base'. 

Dad mentioned today that he could hardly feel the indentation of the tumor on the outside of his chest wall.  He will have another CT scan and an echo cardiogram on Friday.  We will know after these test what the next steps for treatment will be.

God Bless all of you.  We love you.

He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.  Psalm 107:20

4TH Treatment For 4 Days

Greeting Family and Friends,

I just spoke to Dad and they are checking into Karmanos for his 4th treatment cycle of chemotherapy.  Dad sounds good.  Said he slept "pretty good" but was sleepy now.  We both agreed that he could forget about sleep now, he's at 'hotel revolving door'.  Where their motto is: We wait until we think you're sleeping then burst into your quiet atmosphere with a loud greeting to take your blood pressure for the one hundreth time today!

This cycle was originally set up as a five day treatment.  But because Dad had a bout with neutropenia the last time it was administered, his oncologist decided to reduce it by one day.

Vocabulary Review: neutropenia- A condition or side effect of the chemo where the white blood cells decrease, which inturn affects the body's ability to fight off infections. 

Please keep them lifted up in prayer this week, as these times are the most strenuous. 

Prayer Focus:

• For Mom's strength and blood pressure regulation- total healing in her body.
• That the tumor responds effectively to this treatment.
• No side effects from this treatment
• Wisdom and percision for the medical staff
• And of course remember Dorian, because of all that is going on we have not been able to go see him.  Pray for his imminent return to us and favor with those in decission-making positions.   His birthday is next month. (11/23)  Please help us celebrate by sending him cards, written prayers, and pictures in the mail. Our goal is 100 pieces of mail!  Send two or more if you can. Dorian is a wonerful blessing and encouragement to our family and we KNOW God is working on his behalf. 

Mr. Dorian L. Robertson 512334
Cooper Street Correctional Facility
3100 Cooper St.
Jackson, MI  49201 

Note: you must include the number after his name or the mail will be returned to you.
If it is your desire, please send all monetary gifts in money orders made out to Dorian, envelope addressed to Mom and Dad's address in Detroit. (please email  me for their address if needed) Monetary mail is not accepted at his facility.

Please know that this act of kindness will not only encourage Dorian, but it will also encourage Dad and Mom.

Thank you for your love, prayers, and support.