John is doing O.K...his condition is stable. The antibiotics have took care of his fever so he is responding well to them. The lab did grow a bacteria in the culture that was taken. The bacteria does like plastic so John gets to get rid of his pic-line before he goes home. He will not shed any tears over that! The pic-line stays in for now as long as it is not causing any problems.
His mouth is very sore. His esophagus is sore. He now has the runs. This is from the chemo. It particularly like to wreck havoc in the mucus membranes. His kidneys are holding their own. He received platelets yesterday. This is normal. His red counts are slowly dropping so he will need a blood transfusion in a day or two. He is more alert. He is more inclined to get into trouble. This is a good sign.
With each passing day we are getting closer to getting through this. John's spirits are good. He can see the end. He was humming today. Amazing!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Hanging In There
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Hang in there John. You are almost through the worst of it. E will be praying that all of your dicomforts will disappear very quickly.
There is a brand new member of the Braun family in the Hospital with you. He is quite a bit smaller than you are. He only wieghs 7 lbs 13 oz. He is a good looking little fellow with lots of thick dark hair. His name is to be decided.
Jen was wondering if they could bring him to see you before they leave the hospital on friday.
I'm sitting here and my eyes are leaking and I don't know why. I am just so moved that through all this and with all your body is doing to you, that you are humming. We will pray that you will soon be out of your discomfort zone. :) You are in our prayers in the staff room and in every class room every morning.
I hope you enjoy your new little visitor. Love you, John.
I'm so glad John is doing fine! Hugs xxx
John, I am so blessed to hear that you are doing better in spite of your sore mouth and throat. I know how hard that must be. We are rejoicing with you for all that God is doing in your life, seen and unseen. He is good. He cannot be anything but.
I also hope you get a nice visit from the newest addition to the family.
Praying for you always.
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