David is breathing MUCH better and the nurses proclaim his lungs clear. The report came back that his respiratory flora is normal (always good to have normal flora, right?!) He is on only oral medications and we are waiting for a consult from Dr. Herzig from the U of L BMT program. He will tell the oncologists what kind of chemo to use next and what kind of port David should have to be ready for the transplant when the time comes. The other thing we are waiting for is a swallow study to make sure David isn't aspirating on any liquids he drinks. As a special ed teacher, I see lots of swallow study reports to make sure there aren't any restrictions on the diet of a student.
Tonight, it will only be Max and me, since Davey and my mom and dad went back to Alvaton this morning. They have plans to go to a play ("Crazy For You") and to do some papier mache and go to Dinosaur World (in Cave City, KY). He is excited, although he wasn't thrilled to leave me here. He wanted me to go, too, but I told him I had to go to school on Wed., Thurs. and Fri. this week. This trip to Camp Alvaton was planned months ago so I could do my professional development. Davey and I pledged that we would both watch "American Gladiators" tonight and later talk about what our favorite parts were. I will miss him, but I am sure he will have a great time!
By your steadfastness and patient endurance you shall win the true life of your souls. Luke 21: 19
Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for and hope for and expect the Lord! Psalm 31: 24
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Awesome posts! I didn't know until yesterday that this blog existed. Someone at work passed it around.
Keep writing, tell David we're all thinking about him here at Yum, and that if you all need anything please let us know.
--Adam D
We're safely back in Alvaton, and Davey seems just perfectly happy playing with his new marble track roller coaster, and watching American Gladiator! Such educational entertainment we provide for our grandson!
Our prayer will continue to be that David's recovery proceeds well, and we always try to remember to be grateful for the little steps forward, and for all our bountiful blessings. Love, Mom and Dad
Greetings from Oregon ya'll. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Jen. Remember that you need rest as much as David does.
David. Professionally speaking. . .remember that your heairng needs to be monitored. A lot of physicians are forgetting this one important thing. Before, during, and after any chemo treatments your hearing should be tested. Before, during ,and after any round of gentamycin or vancomycin your hearing needs to be tested for these are two highly ototoxic drugs.
Stay strong. We're pulling for ya'll.
Dr. O'Loughlin
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