Another day bites the dust!!!! I still feel pretty crappy today as my throat continues to hurt me and I still can't swallow or drink anything. I pretty much just slept all day today waking up occasionally to talk with Mindy or just sit up for a little. I tried chewing a piece of gum today, that didn't go so well as my mouth just broke it up and I couldn't really taste it. I read some cards we received today which was a nice break from my daily routine to just read some notes people leave you. I will keep on the fight and just can't wait until my counts start to recover. I got my neupegin shot tonight which should help start my counts to come back. Can't wait for the day when I will strut out of here, it will be a most amazing day. Please keep me in you prayers, I see them work everyday.
Derrick
O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.
Psalm 30:2
11 comments:
Derrick: You are a real trooper.
Mindy: You are a saint
Derrick we are also looking forward to you strutting out of there.
I want to see you hit a golf ball, hopefully this one won't explode.
Tell me that exploding ball won't be in the back of your mind the first tee shot you hit.
Fight in the present, look to the future.
You and Mindy are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Mike & Coni
Hi Derrick,
You're a fighter! There's no doubt about that one.
I've been reading your recent posts and have been thinking about you and Mindy a lot. Please know that I and so many others are thinking about you.
Like your blog states, "Fight On!"
Waiting to hear about the good news when your counts begin to rise and some of the side effects begin to lessen.
Stay strong, friend! :)
hi derrick and mindy,
we are heading west today!!! you will continue to be in our prayers!that day is coming for you to move on. love you both, m & n
Great blog and great fight!
Kathy
(mom to Eric who is at day -7!)
Derrick,
Your strength and Courage is amazing during this VERY difficult time. Derrick you are such a amazing person, everyday I read the blog I am more amazed at your wonderful attitude. Many love and prayers are around you, mindy and your family.
Love you all,
The Summers'
I read about your blog on the Prizefighter blog. I have been reading some of your past posts and see that you have really been through some tough times. What a strong and inspiring young man.
Once your counts come up, you should be feel so much better - so very much. It will not be long now.
Fight On!
D
Hey bud I can't wait for the day that you can stutt out of that place either. I've been praying for you every day. I found a black and white picture of you the other day that I took of you in front of our house and you were most def. struff it. When this is all said and done we're def going to back to school and reliving some great mems. I love you soooo much bud. Take care and I hope to talk to you soon. Say HI to Mindy for me!
-Kick!
Hi Derrick,
This is Paul Wenger, a friend of your Dad's at ENB. I met your Mom and Marcy at Ephrata Pizza today and I told them Darla and I think about you every day. So then I thought...why not tell you that too!
It was great to read today's blog (day 9) to find out you had an encouraging day! It's just the beginning of a lot more great days I beleive. I loved your verse today from the book of "1 Derrick".
Keep trusting and we'll keep praying.
Paul & Darla Wenger
So good to read your encouraging words.(day +9) We will keep praying for you, Mindy and your family every day. You continue to amaze us with your good spirits. Keep it up.
May God Continue to Bless you,
The Highfield Family
hi derrick and mindy,
we are now in colorado with kendra and bobby, no baby yet. we still have you in our thoughts and prayers daily. we look forward to hearing that you are feeling better w/ better counts!!!
from day 12: Awesome news guys...won't be long before you're out painting the town too Derrick. Mindy, let me know when you want a quick visit. I'll be in tomorrow (8/5) and mostly every two weeks after that. Aarin and I will actually be in the city this Sat.
Hopefully will talk to you soon.
take care.
love you guys
Lainey & Aarin
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