Bone Marrow Biopsy Scheduled

We finally have a date for the bone marrow biopsy: Wednesday, April 8th at 2:30 (UNM Hospital in Albuquerque). While we dread this nasty test, we're ready to get it done so we can move on. We're about a week shy of hitting the 3-month mark with this blood problem and still have no answer. The lack of an answer doesn't surprise us because --- it's Brooke. We do; however, want to at least move on with life the best we can. Brooke is more than ready to go back to school and start interacting with people again. We've slowly started taking her out some, which she has enjoyed. We'll get the test done, wait for her to heal and then hopefully she can go back to school on a part time basis. We'll have to play it by ear. I guess it pretty much depends on what the test results are.

Please pray for her comfort during this test! This one really makes me nervous. They won't be putting her to sleep like we were originally told, which concerns me. Conscious-sedation will be used instead. I called the doctor Thursday and left word for him to call me. I need to be assured that Brooke will not feel this nor will Mike and I be expected to hold her down. Brooke doesn't understand what's going on or even why she has to have all of these awful things done to her. The sedation needs to be enough to make her sleep while the test is being done. I realize Brooke isn't the typical patient, and that this isn't the usual way this test is done, but I hope and pray they realize it too! Pray for everyone involved. Ask that the team understand what is needed for Brooke and what will be in her best interest. Pray for comfort for her and for successful test results.

Thank you all so much for hanging in there with us the past 3 months (and the past 19 years). We couldn't keep our chins up without friends like you praying for us. Thank you from the botttom of our hearts.