Steve hasn't been doing his blog because he has been in an induced coma since Monday, and is fighting for his life. He is a tough guy, and we know he can do this. But every prayer sent his way would be welcome.
We are waiting for his new bone marrow stem cells to create new white blood cells to fight the infection and fever that are challenging him now.
We were given a little hope today. His white blood cell count went from 200 yesterday to 300 Thursday morning, to 500 in the evening.
Keep thinking white. And hope.
Mary Beth Garber for Steve
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Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
ReplyDeleteLove Pat & Laurie
Indeed, our hearts go out to you.
ReplyDelete-- Kim and Bob Aholt
Mary Beth, I'm so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and Steve.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you Steve and know that the counts will go up every day. Hang in there.Love, Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteMilt sez: Keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteHi Steve, You must be listening to me and being strong and improving. Thanks. Keep up the good work. You can do it. Love always & always.Mom
ReplyDeleteI'm praying as hard as I can. Keep those white cells climbing.
ReplyDeleteMB,
ReplyDeleteJonathan Grossman here. My parents have been keeping me updated on Steve's condition and I have been following his website blog. Steve is one amazing person and he has fought so hard for so long, with you and Greg at his side. Your journey and how you have made it... it is truly a testament to how good, caring people can be there for each other to make life worth living. I firmly believe that if anybody can come through this stronger and healthier, it is Steve.
I will keep watching and praying and believing.
love, Jonathan
Steven,
ReplyDeleteYou really have to recover to some sense of normalcy very soon, in order to help me restore some intelligence to my own brain. Forgetting that you've been posting this blog, I've been calling you these past few days to check in on how you're doing. Stoopid me!
So now that I know a little more, (please excuse me, any African Americans who may read this), .. .. .. C'MON WHITEY!!! We need those white cells. And in the mean time, until they've reached a satisfactory level, the depths of our thoughts go out to your recovery.
Love, Terry and Gina
Hi Steve, Mary Beth really started our day off beautifully letting us know that the white cells were off and running. We knew you could and would do it.Please keep up the good work for Mary Beth.Greg, Marlene, Dylan and yourself. Love, Love, Love always, Mom, Milt, Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your recovery, Steve, and that God will grant you many more years of good health. Gary and Georgette Awad
ReplyDeleteDear Steve, We can't let a day go by without being in touch with you. We know the white cells are climbing and your condition is improving everyday and so we are very happy. Keep up the good work. Our prayers are with you always. Love, Love, Love you, Mom, Milt, Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteHi Steven, Yes, it's your mother again. Just want to make sure that you're hearing me. I KNOW that all will be well and you'll soon be enjoying those walks on the beach with Mary
ReplyDeleteBeth. We all need you. Love you always, Mom
Dear Stevie, Another day towards your recovery. Leave it to Mary Beth to keep everyone informed at least twice a day, and for us to nudge you every day. Boy, will you be busy for G d knows how long during your recovery. Well,that's something to look forward to, right? The threesome (us) expect you to have a good night and a better day tomorrow. Love, love, love you always, Mom, MB,Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteDear Stevie, This is an early day email to you,due to the fact that your lovely wife sent us a really good report. So, we're sharing our happiness with you about you. A little complicated, but knowing me you understand. Have a great day today and always. Love, love, love you always,Mom, Milt, Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteP.S. Seeing she has no computer, I keep her up to the minute with news of you, and them include her in our emails as I'm speaking to her Now you nderstand,right?
Dear Stevie, How lucky can one person be,2 emails in one day from uS? We heard good news today earlier, so we all had a good day. Hope you had a good day too. Love, love, love aways, Mom, Milt, Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteDear Steve, We hear that they are planning to wake you up shortly and boy will you be busy reading all the cards & emails Beth has saved for you. You're a popular "yenta".
ReplyDeleteAlways was, and will always be. Dylan already takes after you, from what we hear. Have a good night. Love, love, love always, Mom, Milt, Aunt Dottie
Dear Son, Good afternoon. We're all taking "one day at a time" with you. I know everything is going to be good for you from now on. You and Beth deserve it. Love you always & always. Mom
ReplyDeleteDear Steve - Been thinking about you. You're one of the strongest people I know, and you continue to inspire me through challenging times. Hang in there! Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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Dear Stevie, It's us again, your cheeering squad. We know that tomorrow is going to be a good day for you,so get ready for it.Have a good night. We're all pulling and praying for you. Love, love, love always, Mom, Milt & Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteOur dear Stevie, Another week gone by, and things are looking better. We're all in touch with one another each day and we're all praying for you.Hopefully this next week you will be awake. I'm sure you'll have lots to write about, and a lot for you to read. Love, love, love you always, Mom, Milt, Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteDear Son,I love looking at your picture with that beautiful smile. Real soon you will be up and around again smiling away. We can't wait for that day to come, and we know that it will. Remember one day at a time. All our prayers will be answered we're sure of that. Love you always, Your loving mother, Milt & Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteDear Steve, Well it's early Momday morning and I feel really happy. The email Beth sent today was the best yet. Things are really looking up for you, and that certainly is wonderful for you and all of us. You always put up a good battle, and this time is no different. Now you have to get your strength back, and you'll have accomplished one hell of a journey. I have always been so proud of you, and I just knew you wouldn't let yourself, Beth, or the rest of us down. Keep up the good work. We need you. Love you always, Mom Milt & Aunt Dottie
ReplyDeleteDear Steve & Mary Beth, What a couple you make. You two can accomplish the impossible and that's what just happened. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love always, Your mother.
ReplyDeleteDear Steve, One day home already!! I'm sure overall it feels wonderful to be there. Hope that your stomach is better by now and that overall the day was OK. It great having those friends right next door. They sound like swell people. The four of you are lucky. Mary Beth, now you can see your dolphins again. We're sure you happy to be back home.
ReplyDeleteBy the time you read these blogs you'll be blogging us. Can't wait to read what you have to say about this journey. We're sure we'll all learn much about what really goes on when we read your best seller. Remember "take one day at a time". You're still in everyones' thoughts and prayers everyday, so rest, relax and get stronger everyday. Love, love, love always, Mom, Milt & Aunt Dottie