It’s been three long months since our last update. Hillary had her blood test yesterday. We again opted for a home visit by Dynacare which went perfectly. We baked cookies for the phlebotomist who assured us she was double-vaxxed before she arrived.
The lab called at 10 pm last night with the results. We frantically called our family and texted as many friends as we could before posting online.
Hillary is in remission.
Her hemoglobin held at 125, her platelets grew to a record 218, and her neutrophils reached the normal range for the first time at 2.6. We all cheered and cried on speaker with the lab technician.
Her treatment is a success.
We have a virtual follow-up appointment with the hematology team at CHEO on Wednesday to discuss next steps. I hope they say it’s time to ring that remission bell. They may want her for additional testing. Her headaches persist — but I’m inclined to conclude they precede blood growth. Her shin pain used to always precede platelet growth.
I couldn’t wait until next week to share the news with all of you. Hillary’s victory over this rare disorder is a victory for all of us. But, I never thought those neutrophils were going to come up. I was on my knees. So many of you held me up. Helped keep our family together.
We are forever indebted for your answered prayers. We look forward to celebrating with you all.
But for now, we have to stay focussed on her wellness. Remain vigilant. Get those numbers up a bit more and try to stay out of the hospital. She’s still in recovery and I’m not giving up now. This journey is not over.
When Hills got sick, I vowed to honour one of the oldest binding documents in history, the Hippocratic Oath written by Hippocrates: ...to treat the ill to the best of one’s ability, to preserve a patient’s privacy, to teach the secrets of medicine to the next generation, and so on.
Ok, so we shared a bit on social.
#StartWithHillary
THANK YOU FATHER!!!!!!!!! God is faithful!!! This is the best news I could ever start my day with!!!!!!
I am so, so happy for you.
God has big plans for Hillary and each one of you!!
xoxox
Tanya O’Brien
Well now that certainly brought tears to my eyes! I can’t even imagine the joy you all have in your hearts now! When I first started following Miss Hillary’s journey I just prayed with my class that she would be ok! I loved the updates and tweets and absolutely loved the joy Hillary and her sister got from life’s simple things especially the camper trailer! It’s been crazy out there the last year and and half! Keep our Hillary safe from all this and keep sending the updates. I want to see her ringing that bell someday soon! 🙌🙌🤗
Woo Hoo!
So happy for all of you – a great big step forward! Prayers continue.
Wow Praise God! Such wonderful news! So thrilled for all of you. You are such an amazing family and an inspiration and encouragement to so many. “May the God of HOPE give you all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with HOPE by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Rom 15:13
Kelly, this is wonderful news, a great step forward and hope for the future!! Your personal persistence and love I have really paid off, and you’re careful approach as you move forward ensures continued success, you have thousands of people rooting for you, never forget that!
Fantastic news, Praise the Lord!!! For answering prayers. Hallelujah!
WOW. I am so very very happy to hear this wonderful news! Hooray for Hillary. I’ll bet you are all “over the moon”.
I am so happy to hear this good news! Praying she will get to ring the remission bell! Will continue to keep her and your family in my prayers. Congratulations! It is amazing news!
Absolutely wonderful news for Hillary and your entire family. We will keep Hillary in our thoughts and prayers.
I will be kicking up, and tapping my heels all day. Wonderful news. God bless.
Kelly, this is so wonderful! You have worked so hard for this victory! Big hugs to all the family!
You’ve made my day! Absolutely spectacular news! Praise God! Sending love and continued prayers.
BEST NEWS EVER! We are SO happy that so many prayers have been answered! We will continue to pray for Hillary and your family EVERY DAY in the hope of a complete and total healing! WHAT AN AWESOME BEGINNING!!! WHAT AN AWESOME GOD! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. Though it was probably difficult at times, your insight has vastly educated the world about this rare but personal ( to you) disease.
Hopefully many more people will be knowledgeable and reach out to help! I know that this is true for us!
Blessings from the MORIER family,
Ron & Wendy & Family
Thank you Lord for this amazing news!!! I cannot even imagine the joy and happiness you and your family are feeling right now.
I will contine to pray every day for Hillary and I will await the news when she gets to ring the remission bell!!! ❤️
Kelly, just got home from holidays to read this wonderful news! I am so happy for all of you. God is good indeed. I continue to keep Hillary in my prayers.