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Rachel and Dr. Orchard

Rachel's clinic visit went well today. Her ALT was down lower than before so that was very good news. Her creatinine was down a little, but still up from where they want it to be. They think that is due to the Gengraft. For this particular medicine they do a blood test every week to check the levels. It was high so they they lowered the amount she will take and they think that will correct this problem. Dr. Orchard will be on hospital rotations next week so today was our last visit with him until we come back to Minnesota for day 100 tests. They made a few other changes to her medications...they are always looking for meds that she can cut back on or no longer needs. Can't say enough good things about Dr. Orchard. He from the beginning has been excellent to work with. Even before we knew for sure we were going to do this procedure he would talk with me on the phone and answer any questions I had and never seemed in a hurry.

Rachel is feeling so much better than in past weeks and we give God the glory for all He has done. Once again we thank all of you who have been praying..and going on this journey with us. Please pray that things continue to go well this week with no infections or viruses so that we will be able to head for home on Monday the 26. Our plan at this time is to arrive home on Tuesday afternoon Oct. 27th.