[Cajun Mike]

Hello all,

Sorry I've been away for so long - incredibly busy time (as usual) on the home and work front.

Chris is not out of the woods yet. While his liver is doing fine, there are now complications dealing with a rare form of anemia. His red blood cell and platelet counts are extremely low, and he has received two complete blood transfusions so far. Although not in immediate danger, the doctors are now checking into the possibility of Chris getting a bone marrow transplant. I believe that they are beginning to formulate a list of possible donors and run tests for compatibility. Because of his situation with the new liver, Chris needs to match six out of six criteria for the transplant, when I'm told that normally 5 out of 6 would be acceptable. The family is holding up well, and we are all keeping the faith.

Thank you all for your prayers and concern, and please keep the prayers and good thoughts going! They truly have made a difference.

[doug from upland]

Thanks. I wish it were a better report, Mike.

[amom]

Thanks so much for the update. I understand about your being busy and appreciate what you can do whatever and whenever it is.

Continued prayers for our boy and his family and friends and those who help in his care.

Keep us posted as you can and thanks for everything.

[potlatch]

Thanks for the ping amom, I will certainly keep Chris in my prayers.

[JLO]

"Thank you all for your prayers and concern, and please keep the prayers and good thoughts going! They truly have made a difference."
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Bump!

[jesusismyfriend]

Dear Chris & Family,

Because I am not in the United States, I just now learned of your illness and fight to get well. I am praying for your complete recovery. Thank you so much for your sacrifice and service to this country. You and all the men and women who have served our country are heroes. God Bless You!

[GoldwaterChick]

Update on Loma Linda marine

[Miss Behave]

Thank you Cajun Mike, for the update on Blue. I continue to pray for this great man and his loving wife. We is really being taken through the ringer. He will pull through this. I will pray as hard as I possibly can. Loving God have mercy on Blue.