Bone Marrow Biopsy Done & Update

Thank you so much for your prayers, phone calls and text messages. I feel incredible blessed to have to many people praying for me and my health. The bone marrow biopsy went very well. It was quite longer and more painful then I remembered but that is a good thing that I didn't remember exactly what it was like. :) I went in with a great attitude and was not dreading the test at all. I brought some wonderful scriptures with me on paper and written on my heart. Some of you sent me some great scriptures too and I appreciate that. Dr. Jurturi told my mom that I was a woman of great faith. What a compliment! I'm so thankful that I have had the opportunity to get to know her and share my faith with her. It's amazing how God works through his children. I read the scriptures aloud as she was performing the biopsy. :) She gave me some wonderful news too! She said that her purpose for doing the test was that in this last year since my diagnosis two other drugs have been developed and are being used with incredible success. She said that she wants to make sure she is doing all she can to get me to remission. The bone marrow test will give her a complete picture of where I stand and then she will know if I should continue taking Gleevec or try one of the knew drugs. The biopsy results will be back in 1 - 2 weeks. I will send out an email when I receive them. Thank you again so much for the prayers! Keep them coming!

Love,
Charissa