The glass fell from my trembling hand
And shattered into a million pieces.
Was it half empty or half full?
Did it ever really matter?
The doctors are still trying to figure out what is going on with Nick. There are many tests that are still being done and results pending from others. Nick will be repeating some of his pulmonary function tests (PFT's) to compare the results from now and from before his BMT. He will also be going for an MRI of his face and jaw area to see if there is any kind of infection going on there. The doctors decided to start Nick on ANOTHER antibiotic that is very strong, with lots of side effects that I hope he doesn't get! Nick is still on the oxygen and getting nebulizer treatments to help with his "wheezing." His mouth is still very uncomfortable and therefore, his eating has been limited to the fortified milk/Carnation Instant Breakfast shakes. The radiation treatments are still on hold right now. The doctors have a couple theories, but, no point of elaborating until we have a definitive diagnosis. It could be a simple as a viral infection or it could be something else all together. At this point, I am hoping it is the viral infection. Please keep Nick in your thoughts and prayers. He is still checking his email, facebook etc. Please call his cell to see if he is up for visitors and because his counts are low, no one who is sick should visit right now. Please let Nick know you are still with him in this fight....he needs everyone's support right now! If you want to send cards, letters, or other, you can mail to hospital or mail to home address and I will get things to him!! Mailing to home is usually quicker than going through the hospital mail system. For now I say goodnight.
3 comments:
hey big D. you're so awesome! nick is so lucky to have you with him everyday supporting him and keeping him company. i love you both and know that there's light at the end of the tunnel. also, just wanted to let you know that i'm learning about PFT today in lecture so i'll be able to help his doctors figure out what's going on.
He is in our thoughts and prayers as are all of you. Although he is fighting on the front lines, we like to think of ourselves as soldiers in the support ranks helping him get ahead in this mission impossible.
Love,
Vicki and Michael
Big D,
Still thinking about you and Nick every day <3 Are you going to have rehearsal at the studio on Saturday? I'll be home and would love to see you!
Love and miss you,
Sarah
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