So many things...

 From our Mom:

Today is day 30 from transplant. He had a bone marrow biopsy done yesterday to determine what percentage of cells are still his vs. his brother's (the donor). This takes 7 days for results.

In the meantime, the Staph infection was diagnosed as MSSA, known as a super sticky bug, and is being treated with Penicillin. He will be on that med for at least a month. He developed C.Diff, which is also being treated.

All his blood counts have dropped and he receives transfusions as needed.

There is a war raging in his body between his old cells and new donor cells from the transplant, and now the war between those cells and the MSSA Staph infection compound this.

His body is going through so much!!! His central access line was removed due to possible contamination from the MSSA (because that infection likes to stick to foreign objects in the body).

They are waiting for his platelets and WBC to go up before removing his port, also due to possible MSSA contamination. All this is a process, with time that needs to go by before the next thing can happen.

Once the port is removed, they will place another central line back in so it can be accessed for future medicines and blood draws. (Including the at-home IV Penicillin he will be needing). Prayers that the MSSA treatment continues to work or the medical team can find the Penicillin that will work is needed.

One medication, to boost cell growth, has caused him to have severe bone pain to the point of keeping him awake at night, which has been rough on him, however he stays in good spirits despite these hurdles and is thankful for all the prayers, which is helping our family get through this.

We know the Lord is with us...He shows us everyday...

Most recently by an unexpected love gift from the church of Bro. Jeff Downard, Winkle Baptist, who blessed me with several nights at the Doubletree hotel, which is attached to Siteman Cancer Center.

This was HUGE because I was sleeping in Dale's room on a couch and once Dale was stable, I was sent home to shower (due to the C.Diff) and now I don't have to travel back and forth! I can be super close to my husband and still properly shower and (try to) rest.

I cannot thank them enough, and Christina Peper-Lacy, who God used to bring this whole blessing to me. Praise the Lord for this wonderful congregation and pastor who listened to God and brought this blessing to me. I am truly humbled!

And...thank you all for your continued prayers!!!