Transplant Anniversary: 43.69% Positive for Leukemic Blasts

Last Sunday upon waking up, I received the bad news that my leukemia was still present. To hear such news is never pleasant. It always immediately feel like your life has been shattered. A sudden feeling of sadness and fear have enveloped me. The prayers I uttered were not answered in the way I hoped it to be. And it was easy to remain in that sadness and allow the fear to control me.

But as the day was about to end, I suddenly realized that it was my 2nd bone marrow transplant anniversary. The bad news took over what was supposed to be a good day. I realized that instead of worrying about the future, I should be grateful for the 2 years of being able to live free; being able to learn and share the Lord with others; being able to travel, walk, eat, and exercise; and being able to be with family and friends. God has given me so many blessings in the past. And I know His plans are way better than what I could think of. That’s why I can be content in His presence. Whatever comes, I know it’s the best!

Prayer Request:

– Please pray for my doctors as they finalize a treatment protocol. May the Lord grant His wisdom to them.
– Please pray for my body to respond well to the medications, may there be no resistance.