Steve finally had his Periferal Blood Stem Cells transplant on Tuesday March 23! The stem cells arrived from the anonymous donor (from the national donor registry) at about 2:30 p.m. in a red cooler, carried by a courier in a white lab coat. Just seeing the all-important red cooler sent a thrill through my body, since we had waited for this moment for a long time.
We were just waiting for the doctor to arrive to get things started. Steve’s family and fiancée Taryn gathered either in the room, or on laptop through “Skype” (including Romney, Christy, & Eva from Boston). Next the doctor and all his staff entered with outrageous hats, a Happy Birthday banner, and singing a rousing version of Happy BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) Birthday To You!”
Doctor Pulsipher is a special doctor. He is the head of Bone Marrow Transplants at Primary Children’s Hospital, and quite well known in this field nationally. However, more importantly, our two families have been neighbors for nearly 20 years and raised our families together in the same LDS Ward. His daughter Katie, as well as Katie’s husband Jeff, went through school with Steve and John. We know their family to be full of talent, and of the highest character. We count this having Dr. Pulsipher as Steve’s doctor as one of the most special miracles of this whole adversity.
Dr. Pulsipher informed us that the donor had given Steve a very generous harvest of stem cells-enough in fact to do 5 transplants! Because of this, they infused Steve with twice the amount of stem cells as they usually do. They were also able to freeze enough stem cells for future infusions for Steve if the need comes up. The cells were then infused into Steve through the port in his chest, over 48 minutes time and began to flow into his bloodstream.
We, as a family, are so thankful for the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ, in whom we place our faith and trust that He is watching over and blessing Steve, as we go through this process.
Steve our prayers and faith are with you! Every minute you go through this we are pulling for you - every single minute. We are praying for you, Taryn, and all your family! All our love, Virginia and family
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you and know that The Holy Ghost will be your constant companion! You are all so strong and faithful.
ReplyDeleteGrethe Hurst
What an amazing day!! I'm so grateful for this blog, so we can see a glimpse of how things are going - we think about you constantly!! What a miracle that they were able to get that many stem cells from the donor!
ReplyDeleteI know that Heavenly Father and our little grandparents are watching over this whole process, and pulling for you, Steve -as are we all! We love you so much!! Keep us the great work! :)
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ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, I would agree that the Pulsiphers are very full of character. :)
love ya bud
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