dad will have to stay in the hospital until monday [or his next round of rituxan, if he has it] because his white blood cell count is so low. they say he has what is called neutropenia. the doctors think he may come in contact with a bacteria at home that his body may not be able to handle. one's white blood cells attack bad bacteria and dad doesn't have enough WBCs to adequately fight such bacterias.... the hospital is much safer, though he hates being there.
and prayers have worked because his nurses have been angelic... :)
tomorrow, brian, the kids and i will be bringing dad a latte because he just wants a good cup of coffee. it will go well with the cookies a dear friend left on their back step... thanks, sue!
the next post will be on monday.... keep praying!
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