Hi friends and family!
Great news!!! When Mike started treatment one week ago, his HCV Viral Load Count (Hepatitis C Count) was 730,000. Today we received word that his Viral Load was 640 count of the virus. That's 640- NOT 640,000! That's 640! This count is considered undetectable! In one week it appears God has cleared the virus from Mike through this medicine. WHOO-HOO!
He did his second injection last night with minimal side effects lasting through the day. So, far he has not experienced additional expected side effects, other than fatigue. We consider this a MIRACLE and direct answer to YOUR PRAYERS!
We are still continuing treatment and another count will verify the numbers to be true. Another test will probably be scheduled in a few weeks to confirm this information. Please continue to pray and REJOICE as we believe the Lord is answering our prayers, honoring our gratitude to Him and healing Mike!
His blood work is looking good except for his platelet count which looks very low. This is due to the medication which could cause Anemia. His current platelets are 51,000. If platelet counts reach 45,000, it is considered dangerous and possible blood transfusions might be needed. Normal numbers are anywhere between 130,000-400,000. So please be praying over this gap in platelet counts.
We are overjoyed with the above report and we want to keep rejoicing in God's amazing hand of healing and honoring the prayers of His people. Please keep praying, but above all rejoicing in what God is doing!
Don't forget to keep checking back for the next update coming soon!
We love you all and God bless!
-The Gray Family
Mike Gray has been a loving husband for over 33 years and the world's greatest father for 24 years. He has influenced many people in small business and non-profit organizations around the world. In addition, he has furthered the Kingdom of God in numerous ways despite His illness and health concerns. Here you can find out how He is doing in health, spirit and life. Thank you to everyone who is supporting in both prayer and finances. We appreciate and love all of you!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Sticking Yourself
Hey friends and family!!!!!
This is Aaron writing and have successfully returned from Southeast Asia, so I will be updating you all on how my father is doing for the time being.
Dad started his new treatment exactly one week ago and it is going fairly well. The side effects have not been as bad as expected. However, everyday he has been feeling a little worse. He has to do a self injection once a week. In addition he has to take two more medications with at least 20 grams of fat three times a day with a space of about 7-9 hours in between. It's quite an interesting new process. Trying to figure out all this new method left us in stitches late last Wednesday night. Here are some photos below so you can join in the laughter:
As you can see, it was quite an endeavor for three half-brains to figure out to stick yourself. He has had to go the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville for blood work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and this morning. However, we did not realize that he was not supposed to take one of the medications before his appointments. So they had to reschedule for this morning. As I write this, they are currently in his first weeks appointment at Mayo Clinic. We are praying for a good report and that the symptoms will get better than what they have been. He has been sick for so long, yet we are rejoicing because things could be much, much worse.
Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. More updates to come very soon!
-In Christ's love,
-Aaron and the Gray Family
This is Aaron writing and have successfully returned from Southeast Asia, so I will be updating you all on how my father is doing for the time being.
Dad started his new treatment exactly one week ago and it is going fairly well. The side effects have not been as bad as expected. However, everyday he has been feeling a little worse. He has to do a self injection once a week. In addition he has to take two more medications with at least 20 grams of fat three times a day with a space of about 7-9 hours in between. It's quite an interesting new process. Trying to figure out all this new method left us in stitches late last Wednesday night. Here are some photos below so you can join in the laughter:
Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. More updates to come very soon!
-In Christ's love,
-Aaron and the Gray Family
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