Transplant -6

Ryan's days in the hospital are counted before and after transplant. Transplant day (next Tuesday, March 16) is day 0. Today is 6 days before the transplant, so transplant -6. Ryan began radiation this morning. He went around 6:45 and didn't get back until 8:15 or so. He said since it was his first one it took longer because they had to get everything set up. When he came back he ate breakfast and then had a visitor for most of the day. I'm sure Ryan enjoyed Rex's visit because it gave him something to do since I couldn't be there today.

Ryan went for radiation again about 4:00 this afternoon and that took about an hour. He has eaten all his meals today and when Aubrey and I skyped with him around 6 he was going to finish his supper and then take another walk around the floor. They want him to walk at least 2 times a day. He said he walked earlier, but not for a long time so he was going to try to walk longer tonight.

Otherwise the day was uneventful. Aubrey and I enjoyed the nice weather by taking a walk this afternoon when we got home. I'm glad it is beginning to get warmer, Aubrey enjoys going outside to play.

I am praying each day that Ryan's side effects from the radiation and chemo won't be too bad so that he doesn't feel awful when he gets his transplant. I am believing that everything will go the way it is supposed to and Ryan will get home as soon as it is possible for that to happen.

We continue to appreciate your love, support, and prayers.

-A