Ryan changed rooms again today. He was doing well and there obviously was a patient who needed the higher level of care that Ryan had been getting, so he was moved to the 10th floor and someone else was given his room. Ryan was unhooked from the heart monitor and backed way off his fluids today. After his morning antibiotics ran, he was unhooked from the IV machine and was able to take a shower. We visited with Mike today until lunchtime and then after lunch we took a nice long walk around the first floor and the 11th floor. Ryan started asking the doctor when he's going to get to come home; the doctor wouldn't commit to anything today.
Ryan will have chemo night starting around 9 and then again tomorrow around 9 in the morning; then he'll be finished with what we pray is the last chemotherapy he will need.
Ryan's white count was .8 today; hemoglobin was 8.7; we don't know what is platelet count was. The nurse gave him a count sheet, but it was after I left and he says the platelet count wasn't on there. He ate well today. He said they came in this morning and asked him about what he wanted for lunch, but when lunch came, it wasn't what he ordered. I got him nuggets from Wendy's. He said his supper was much better tonight.
Here's something Ryan had in his email and we listened to today - kind of interesting to think about.
We thank God continually for showing us his blessings.
-A
Thanks for sharing "up" with us! all I can say is so true. Ryan it was good to see you at the K of C diamonds the other week. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Chuck and Kelly
Loved the "UP" video. Life is meant to be lived: it is filled with joys & challenges. It is how we face each that determines our happiness & peace. You both have such a beautiful faith that you inspire others. Thank you for inspiring us!
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Chuck & Sharon McKenny