Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Update. Greg is home :)

Hi everyone!
Robby's Dad is HOME!

The Doctors still aren't 100% sure what he has. Apparently, both these diagnoses' have specific signs and symptoms that Doctors look for and these signs just aren't present! Robby said tonight that the Doctors say it's most likely B Cell Lymphoma but the tell tale sign usually is swollen lymph nodes and he doesn't have that symptom. The CT Scan came back looking good so that's a praise :) The Doctors are going to run a few more tests to try and further filter down what Greg has.

Most likely, he'll be admitted to a different hospital for treatment, as early as Monday. The hospital where he was doesn't do chemo. Robby said he'll most likely need a round of chemotherapy every three weeks for the next few months.

His body still is not producing blood on it's own. The Doctors gave him two blood transfusions again today since his count began to drop. This should "hold him over" till he's re-admitted next week. The procedure usually is out patient but they'll keep him overnight the first time since it can be rough on your body.

Robby's said too that with chemo, his hair will fall out and there will be side effects. We're still so thankful that Dad is still living and can be treated for whatever this is! The Doctors still are very positive and say whatever this is, is very treatable!

My husband said he'll try and return home tomorrow sometime during the afternoon so please be praying for a safe drive! Bakersfield to Mission Viejo can take a few hours!

Thank you to all our friends and family who've been praying! Thank you too for being so willing to help out while Robby's been gone! I've enjoyed some great fellowship this week! My inbox every time I open my laptop is just flooded with support and prayers!

Please continue to pray for Dad as his body fights this and pray for a FIRM diagnosis since the Doctors still aren't sure!

Robby's Facebook page summed it up the other day. He wrote "Thanking God for another day." James 4:14 says "you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away." We don't know when our last day on earth might be. This really makes you wonder, what happens after I die? That's a good question! I'm glad you're thinking that! If you're wondering, please, please, call me, let's chat! There's a wonderful place called heaven that has it's doors ready to open up just for you and in heaven, there's no more death, pain or sorrow, only love. God sent His son Jesus Christ to die for our sins so that we could live with Him one day. Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Again, an awesome site to read... www.howtogeteternallife.com and click on the "Umbrella Analogy" in the top right corner! It'll walk you through just a basic description on how to become a Christian today! We're not guaranteed a tomorrow!

3 comments:

Shannon said...

I'm so glad that Greg is home. I will keep praying for a firm diagnosis. Chemo will be hard on him, but Mike's mom survived it just fine. Like you said, it's just wonderful that whatever Greg has is treatable. Once his hair starts falling out, you can try to lighten the mood for him by taking a photo of he and Christian together--the two baldies :) Mike's mom did that with my nephew. It helped lighten her mood and made us all laugh during a time when laughter was somewhat hard to come by. Please know we are praying for all of the Millsaps--and we'd be happy to help in anyway we can! We love you guys :)

Chiara said...

Such good news. Thank you for the specific updates, so we can continue to pray. I'm glad Robby will be home today to see you and the kiddos. It is hard when dads are gone . . . Love you guys.

sabrinahendsbee said...

The family is in my prayers! Thanks for keeping us updated on everything!