Johns pic-line had to be pulled late this afternoon. It clogged up. It doesn't get to stay gone. It goes back in first thing in the morning. They are still pumping too many things into him for that. I don't think that I could list everything that they are pumping in but I will try: Platelets, lactose with antiviral drugs, antibiotics, imunoglobulins, Lysecs (the spelling here as well as other medical words are suspect) Then they come along to take things out. Today they took a couple bottles of blood from his body. They are going to see what they can grow out of all that too make sure nothing is growing anywhere in his body. The fever was a little down this evening.
We learned more about his back pain and what is going on with that. THE TEAM: Dr. F., Dr. M., Dr. I., Joline the pharmacist, Rene the social worker all came along this morning (I kid you not they all travel together from patient to patient!) LOL. Anyway, Dr. F. explained that as the cancer dies in Johns back it leaves holes so his spine collapses. He said that John will become even shorter yet. They can't do anything about this at this time but when all the treatment is finished they will have an ortho-guy see him and get things fixed up. They can do things to get the bones to harden up as well as perhaps do some surgery and glue places up if it is needed. Anyway we all think that John is cute and we will love him just as much short. It is fun to hug him when you can stare him right in the eyes and kiss him on the nose. I don't recommend that everybody try this! LOL
This evening I went to Venice House and got some good eats. We can pretend that we went out for supper. There is even enough for tomorrow so I don't have to pack lunch. Well, I have rambled enough. Please pray that his spine does not crumble any more and that he doesn't get infection especially when they put the new pic-line in. Thanks guys...we love ya.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Going But Not Gone
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Awe. I wanna hug him and look him in the eye. Maybe I'll skip the kiss on the nose, I think he might punch me if I tried that. He's sick, but not that sick, right Dad?
Thanks once again for the info. At least they are telling you things. That is good.
Weird to think that the next time I see John he'll be shorter. I will definitely give him a hug but I'll contain myself and not kiss his nose. :)
Love and prayers.
Thanks for all the updates. It is good to hear about John's progress. About getting smaller, they say "Good things come in small packages." (I am not sure if they had John in mind though... LOL)
Prayers are always being said for you, and we will keep in touch by phone also. Keep a stiff upper lip old chap.
Hey we loved you when you were short before, so nothing changes in that area. We know your still 6'ft tall on the inside.
Love and Prayers ALWAYS
Papa John, and Braun fam... thanks for this blog. What a great way to share your thoughts, hurts, prayer requests and joys with us. I've got our care group praying for your family and Todd and I pray for you in the mornings.
BIG HUG to you, Shorty!
I agree with Sue. It won't matter how short you get, John. You will always stand tall in our books. We keep praying. Thanks, Chris for the many updates.
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