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This week is littered with doctors appointments for Eric. Thankfully Peggy, Eric's mom, is in town for the rest of the week, so she will be here to cart Eric back and forth from Orem to Salt Lake. I, unfortunately, have to continue going to school for the next couple weeks. This is the schedule for next week.




Monday: A bone marrow biopsy. Actually two bone marrow biopsies. They will be extracting from both of Eric's hips. He is really not looking forward to this and I don't think anyone can blame him.




Wednesday: PT Scan is scheduled. I don't think this will be painful, but I guess we have a lot to learn about all of this. A PT is like a CT Scan except it is your entire body.




Thursday: This is the day we've been waiting for for a long time. We will be meeting with Dr. Gilbert and going over everything. By then we will know which type of lymphoma, and which type of chemo they will be doing. We have so many questions and yes, we have been writing them down. Look for a post Thursday evening.




Friday: This one is debatable, but Eric believes he was told that he would start chemo on this day. We hope he does, because we are ready to get this all started, or ended, whichever way you look at it.
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  1. Traci ElizabethNovember 29, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Hey Eric (its Sis Burnham) thanks for keeping us updated on the blog. I will definitely be keeping you and your wifey in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck.

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  2. RosieNovember 29, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Good luck with everything this week. We are praying for you.

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  3. mrhyasenNovember 29, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Busy week! Sounds like one night should be dedicated to midnight hot chocolate at Denny's! Miss you guys. Your in our prayers.

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  4. TeseraNovember 29, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    "...make Glemonade", you guys are the cutest! You are in our thoughts and prayers, everyone in the branch is rooting for you and hoping for the very best. Thanks for keeping us all updated with this blog- we will keep praying for you every step of the way!!! :)

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  5. JenniferNovember 30, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    What a wonderful blog to keep everyone updated! You are both so strong and such fighters! Best of luck tomorrow with the testing. Keep updating for us...

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  6. MaeganNovember 30, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    you both sound quite optimistic! i love that! good luck this week. i hope everything goes as planned and that the bone marrow isn't too painful.

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  7. Brady and BrittanyNovember 30, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Holly, Brady and I were so sad to hear about Eric, but I know you guys can get through it!! You are both in our prayers! We love you!

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  8. MaliaNovember 30, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Holly you have such an upbeat attitude about all of this! I know that so many of us are praying for you both and fasting. We all want Eric to get better! I'm glad that I can look on the blog for updates, and just wanted to let you both know that Brad and I are both keeping you in our thoughts and will say an extra prayer for you both this week.
    PS. We are just a stair case away, if you guys need anything please let us know!

    Love, The Calls

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  9. Mikey & MelissaNovember 30, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    I'm so glad you created this blog. As mike has said, we are missing you guys and you're in our prayers. Good luck this week. We love you both.

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  10. TrippingRaulNovember 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    So glad for the updates!!! You are both in my thoughts and prayers and heart and mind and all sort of other things! (Hope that doesn't creep you out! ;)

    Love you both! Aunt Cathy

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  11. Anderson FamilyNovember 30, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    My heart is aching for the both of you...I love you both so much and want the best for you! The Lord is mindful of you and knows that you will learn many things from this challenging "blessing" and grow closer together as a wonderful couple! You are both strong and can get through ANYTHING as you rely on the Lord, your friends and family, and each other.
    Love, Lisa (Anderson)...your sister :)

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  12. MeggsNovember 30, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Holly & Eric-
    We (Mike & I) are praying for you both. I know you will conquer this week!
    Meggs

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  13. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Can't help but notice that the iphone is strategically placed...ready for texting and/or games! It's always so hard to see anyone hooked up to tubes and wires...but I guess we just need to focus on the fact that we're at war, and they're just part of our battle armor! Add the armor of God, and we're well equipped for this conflict! Onward, soldiers!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Holly and Eric,
    You are in my prayers and if there's ANYTHING you need- I'm just up the street in Orem. Don't hesitate to ask!!!
    Love,
    Kayla Flanagan

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