Friday, January 13th

Doctor's are exploring the possibility of an auto-immune response in Brandon and have begun Plasma Replacement Therapy for him. The simple explanation is that they are filtering out the potentially unhealthy plasma from his blood and replacing it with healthy plasma. The tests to determine whether or not certain unhealthy antigeuns exist in Brandon have been sent out and it will take several weeks to get the results. Past experience with this type of therapy can produce positve results so we are anxiously watching him for signs of improvement. As the respiratory therapist was changing the bandages on Brandon's neck today it must have been uncomfortable because his faced winced. This type of response is very encouraging and is what the doctor's have been trying to get out of Brandon for some time! All of us that love Brandon are being given a test in patience and endurance. Every sign of improvement is precious to us and gives us faith and hope that he will be back to us soon.

Love ya, Brand!