Monday report

Highlighting Bible verses

Blood results 9:00 South Africa Time
Haemoglobin 8.0 (8.5) should be 12.1-16.3
Platelets 97 (71) should be 150-450
White cell count 1.29 (0.38) should be 3.52-9.88
Potassium 3.8 (4.2) should be 3.5-5.1

Simone is highlighting all the Bible verses that was sent to her in her Bible. She has had a rough few days with her mouth and tummy being really tender from the chemotherapy. It has been a quiet weekend in terms of visitors, which was a blessing as her white cell count is very low so risk of infection is very high. The doctors have given the no touch instruction which is hard to do, how do you comfort from a distance.

If all goes well Simone will be heading home on Wednesday. We are all praying that her results are good enough so she can go and rest at home.

Simone & Lene (dietician)

Lene, Simone's dietician popped in this morning to bring her information on the good, the bad and the off limits in terms of food she is allowed at home.

Remember, Heather has asked everyone for good wholesome recipes she can try out. No nuts, raisins or yoghurt though. Afrikaans recipes also welcome (translator on standby). Heather is considering combining it all into a coffee table book for Simone with a little of this journey she is on. On that note, send a photograph of yourself along with the recipe.