The doctors decided to treat Jim's systemic leukemia with more chemotherapy in an effort to bring down his white blood count. The thinking is that once the white blood count is down, they will be better able to clear his central nervous system. That treatment was begun on Sunday night. At 4:00 a.m. on Monday morning, I received a call from the hospital saying there was a change in Jim's status. Jim was experiencing shortness of breath and was quickly transferred to the ICU. After many tests, it has been determined that Jim has a blood infection.
Yesterday, the doctors sat down with Jim and I and explained how dire Jim's situation is. We were told how very sick he is and that he is not expected to live. We were given a 5% chance of him pulling through this. The doctor also told us that they would continue to treat Jim as they are "not in the habit of giving up." Among the many medications Jim is receiving, he is receiving antibiotics for the infection and chemotherapy for his leukemia.
We are understandably devastated by this news and our family and friends have surrounded us as we face the upcoming days. We thank God for His faithfulness and His goodness as we continue to ask for healing. He, alone, is in control of our situation, and we thank Him for his grace for each moment.
Ps. 10:17 O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted, you strengthen their heart. You will incline your ear ~
Thank you for continuing to lift us up before our Mighty God.
21 comments:
I have been praying literally all night.........God is good, ALL THE TIME!!!! I love you guys!!
Deanna
I am praying for you and your family...I am praying that God's arms of love will embrace you and carry you through these difficult days...laurie brown cushman
Marilyn, you don't know just how much your church family loves you, Jim, and your boys. We are in contant prayer...
Jeanne' Updegrove
You are in my prayers - Esther Kauffman
Jim, Marilyn, and boys,
Just letting you know we are praying unceasingly! Praying for strength, comfort, and for God to carry you all through this storm.
Terry and Tracy Best
Marilyn and Jim,
I checked with Joan at ESARC, and you have 180 hours of respite that they can use to help with Kyle. Please let me know if you need it. I told Kathy that I can help with Kyle care too. Bob and I are praying another Novena for you, and you are all in our prayers , Sherrie
I love you Uncle Jim! The Miller family is in our thoughts & prayers. You have hopes, love & prayer.
Love,
Michelle, Chad, Skyler, Owen, & Lucky Ness
Millers,
I'm praying and am certain the Lord will show Himself mighty in many wasys these next days.
Thankful for what the Lord continues to do through you on ONC 2A if Jim is with us or in ICU....both of you impact ,
Jill Phillabaum
Thoughts, prayers and love are heading your way. Griffin would love to hang out with Kyle - just let me know!! I have asked everyone I know to keep you in their thoughts and prayers as well.
Love,
Julie Tutwiler
Jim, Marily and Family,
You are in our thoughts, regular prayers and night time family prayers.
Neil Warner and Family
Marilyn,Jim and kids,
I am so sorry for this setback. Please let me know if we can help in any way at all.
Kathy Cater
Praying!
Janet Fager
We continually lift you all up in prayer and ask that God place his loving arms around all of you and hold you tight.
We are praying for all of you.
Only God knows why.
John and Ruth Hoogenboom
Kalamazoo, MI
Jim, Marilyn, and the boys,
We are praying for your family. Our Father in heaven has his arms around you and will give you support during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you all.
Claudia, Joyce and Darlene
Marilyn,
I could not sleep today and I caught myself praying for you, Brad, Steven, Kyle, and your extended family.... and checking the blog.
May you lean hard on Jesus as I know He will continue to show Himself mighty in this time with Jim we would have never scriped. Yet we trust!
Know your family and the presence of those loving on you all is making an impact for Jesus. .....as Jim would have desired.
May the hope of Heaven and being in the presence of the Lord be more real to you than ever!
Know I praying for the Millers,
Jill Phillabaum
Dearest Marilyn -
I sit here writing as tears course down my face. They are tears of Joy that Jim is at Home with his Lord yet my tears are mingled with sadness for you. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you in the boys in His Mighty way that will give you peace, strength and courage in these next few days, weeks, months. Please call if you need anything or if you need to talk or cry.
We will continue to support you in prayer.....
much love-
Deanna
Marilyn and family,
I am so sorry. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts. If you need anything at all-we are here.
Kathy Cater
Marilyn and family,
Just came to know about the sad demise of Jim. Words can not express how sorry we are for this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Sunil & Nutan Jain
Marilyn, Brad, Steven, and Kyle, you are in my prayers now, more than ever. The pain in my heart is almost unbearable, comforted only by knowing that Jim is now with THE LORD and his suffering is over. While I would definitely say it's not fair to those left behind missing Jim, I will say that it is right. THE LORD is all-knowing and all-loving and he doesn't make mistakes! Although are hearts are broken, we know that HIS plan for Jim is grander than we could ever imagine.
THANKS BE TO GOD!!!!!
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