This quote from Hank Smith is one that I've pondered this Christmas season. We've been so touched by the many people who have reached out and with simple and thoughtful gifts have given us so much more than just a gift to unwrap, they've brought love, compassion and joy.
However, his quote is especially meaningful for us today as just yesterday we received one of the greatest gifts that we wished for but could not be purchased. At dialysis we were told that his kidney's have recovered function. We no longer have to spend Christmas Eve in the dialysis center and pending a couple test results next week, he could be done with dialysis by the end of the year! Very few people are able to recover from such his level of kidney failure without a kidney transplant, and we started chemo without the 100% diagnosis in hopes of saving his kidney's. We took a step into the darkness hoping for light, and have been given an amazing ray of sunshine just in time for Christmas.
Not only have we been blessed with the gift of recovering kidney's, but we also heard from Dr Sborov. One of the tests that they run to measure the myeloma is a blood test that measures something called Lambda Light Chains. Normal range is .57 to 2.63. When he was diagnosed, his were 323. Now, approximately two months after starting chemo they are 4.67. When he messaged to let us know the great news, he said it was a "Christmas Miracle". We know that there is a wild and bumpy ride ahead and the coming years will be tough, but it's a huge blessing to know that for now our battle plan is working.
So, with Christmas Eve just moments away, from our house to yours, we wish you a most enjoyable holiday filled with amazing memories!
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