"Just the Facts"-- Nine hour day at infusion, labs, 2 bags of blood, 2 bags of platelets, fungal meds, tired but feeling OK. 139.7 pounds!
B got all filled up today for the week we hope. It took all day to fuel him and I don't want to know what the cost was, whew, I know it is a lot. So far he is feeling pretty good. Still working on some small issues, but all in all he is progressing a little bit every day. The end of last week his meds were adjusted again. This always needs "a wait and see" attitude to watch what his bodies reaction will be. We are noticing some little things here and there, but most are manageable. The ice cream seems to be having it's way and putting on some pounds. Of course there are plenty of baked potatoes, mac and cheese and homemade breakfast sandwiches and piled on meat bagel sandwiches...making you hungry huh? I believe B is getting a bit stronger with every pound, but it is just bit by bit. So we will be patient and accept each measure and anticipate good lab reports. At day +72 we are into the last 30 days of the critical 100 day monitoring cycle. We have come a long way.
When you are ill for a while, it is easy to get discourage. You tend to be physically weak and that plays on your mind and heart, even if you are strong in those areas. Discouragement is a sneaky enemy, as it is like a slow bleed, a gradual erosion. As your circumstance grow difficult and prolonged, discouragement can settle in, layer upon layer, until you want to give up. The Lord tells us to "be strong and of good courage, to not be afraid, for He is with us wherever we go. Joshua 1:9 We believe this is true and have experienced it. We have chosen to live by faith in these Truths. rather than disbelief. If you are discouraged I would encourage you to pick up the Good Book and satisfy your need. It has the answers you are looking for.
Until next time,
Hopeful Believer.
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