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Thursday, August 9th

Yesterday afternoon was an interesting one.  I was taking Otto's temperature, and low and behold... a small fever.  So after a discussion with the doc, we headed to Yale.  Otto was admitted and is now on antibiotics.  He has been fever free since being there, so that is a great sign.  We are also waiting on blood cultures and hoping there will be no growth in 48 hours (which would bring us to Friday afternoon).  With his ANC being at zero along with his admittance to the hospital, he will not be allowed to go home until his ANC levels are above 200.  So, needless to say, we will be there for a few days. 

As we have asked before in the past, please continue to say your prayers.  Even though things are running smoothly and it is a little bump in the road, it's still an emotional dip.  We all are trying to view our journey as a marathon, the greatest run of our lives.  Otto's just at a rest stop right now.  He's getting his carbs and liquid hydration in order to continue to race.  His strides may vary throughout, but he'll get to the finish line. 

Hopefully, he will get a week at home before going in for the start of Round 3.  For now, we continue to wait for that ANC level to rise.

Thanks so much for all those who continue to pray, send food, give donations (whether money or time), rides to activities, etc.  We appreciate it all!

So much love,

Mark, Leigh, Otto, Tess, and Lulu

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  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2018 at 9:10 AM

    You got this Otto. Little speed bump. Love to you all!!! ❤️😘

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  2. UnknownAugust 10, 2018 at 5:51 PM

    Hi all. Just wanted to say all of us here at the Walker house have been thinking of you and sending our prayers. Otto, you are one tough kid! Hang in there. And Sam says stay away from the green Jello ( you never know what's in there!) Liz, Doug, Sam, and Gabriel

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