Better Day Today

Dad had a better day today than yesterday. They were able to control the fevers today and he is on antibiotics for the fluid on his lungs. His white blood cell was at a dangerous low today of 0 and they worked hard at getting it back up. His platelets were also low, which caused his blood vessels to break around his eyes (because he's been coughing from the tube irritation in his throat). The broken blood vessels therefore gave him black eyes. I joked with him some, getting him to laugh; that mom had finally had it and socked it to him :) He had platelets put back in, which they usually give him benadryl with the transfusion; so he was out for half the day. When he woke up, he knew it was shower day and wasn't looking forward to it. But mom got the shower and whole bathroom steamed up nice and warm for him and got him cozy blankets for when he got out. It made the experience much better! Thanks mom for always taking such good care of my daddin'... not just the must-do's, but the precious, thoughtful ways. After dad got out of the shower and cozy again, he did some walking around the room. I had to laugh, because mom said that dad went straight for the window. She heard him moan about something; and when she went to look and listen to what he said, he had spotted a Coke vending machine in the far distance of the hospital courtyard. She finally understood him..... "Loooooook.... Coca Cola!" Oh what a presh! He just wants his coca cola! Bless his heart; its been two weeks since he's had any food or really any drink. Yet he still never complains...... just only on occasion spots something and moans for it (maybe twice:)

Recently, I've found myself feeling like this week is taking forever, and just wanting the PET SCAN to occur with some results. But then I'm reminded of one of my favorite verses:

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

All I can do is continue to pray and wait on the answerer.

Thank you for continuing to join me!