Hair, that is. Kinda looks like Lex Luthor is ready to take over the world -- again!
When we last left Our Hero, he was experiencing a lot of mouth sores & sleeping pretty much all the time. Well, in the last 24 hours, he seems to have turned the corner in that department. Yesterday morning, his mouth was REALLY gross. Really. He could barely talk, only could swallow a little, and was openly bleeding in his mouth. Everyone who looked at it said it was really bad. The doc was talking about switching all his meds to IV. But he got on round-the-clock pain meds, and they gave him some steroids and platetelets. By yesterday afteroon he was starting to feel better. The swelling went down and they gave him more plateletes last night. This morning he had coffee (for the first time in two days), a bagel and bacon. Everything's better with bacon, right?
Counts-wise, we're still pretty much at the bottom. Loyal Readers will remember from last year that he can't even start thinking about discharge until his ANC (infection-fighting white count) is at 1500. The other day his was 8, and I think it was supposed to go down from there (at least it doesn't have far to go!). We're still waiting to hear what it was yesterday. The lab always posts this info late, and it still wasn't up early this a.m. But I'll let you know when I have it.
It was great to see Frances and Cindy yesterday & in spite of Greg's mouth issues, we had a nice visit. They're in town for a little over a week, so we should get to see them again. And, special thanks to Nancy for the DVDs. Even I'm getting tired of History Channel and Food Network. And that's saying a lot. Greg hasn't seen any of them, and I've only seen "Love Actually" -- and we'd better not be watching that when the Communion Minister makes his daily appearance.
On the home front, Matthew seems to be having a better week -- no raw chicken or tearful phone calls. However, Uncle Tom & Auntie Tammy are teaching him how to gamble -- War & Go Fish, so anyone who visits better bring their loose change. (Grandma taught Eric his math by playing Blackjack. He could add any combination of numbers up to 21, and everything after that he'd just say "busted!" Try explaining THAT to the teacher.) Judy arrives to take over on Friday, with her 3 lovely daughters. Rumor has it Eric is installing a lock on his bedroom door.
Thanks to all for the love, prayers & support you're sending our way. We can feel it. Now lets just pray for those counts to come up.
More later!
Love,
US
5 comments:
Well that picture will teach you not to use a flash when he's freshly 'polished'! Yes, he sort of is 'villian-ish' with that look, too bad we know he's a softy.
As for the boys... lock on his door? Does he have ANY idea of who he is dealing with? Lock! Snort! Riiiiiiight.....
And maybe Matthew and AK can practice their school work together and beat each other out of their college funds (Leah is usually right there to grab loot in the confusion!).
SO glad to hear the mouth is better. Something we prayed for the last few days.
Got to run! See you tomorrow! Mia has her leash packed and is stuffing dog treats in the car.
Me
WELL, I'M GLAD TO HEAR THE MOUTH IS GETTING BETTER... I HAVE HAD SOME SERIOUS MOUTH PAIN IN MY LIFE AND IT'S HORRENDOUS... AND I'M SURE WHAT I'VE GONE THROUGH IS NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT UNCLEY GREG IS GOING THROUGH... WE LOVE YOU AND ARE KEEPING YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.. OH, THE GIRLS ARE HERE FOR THE SUMMER!!! IT'S BEEN 4 DAYS AND SHERIDYN (THE 7 YEAR OLD)WANTS TO GO BACK TO NEW MEXICO BECAUSE WE MADE HER EAT VEGETABLES LAST NIGHT... I KNOW, I'M A BIG MEANIE... OH WELL! - LOVE THE VEGGIE NAZI... - REBECCA
When Lauren was little she wasn't able to say "Uncle", it came out "Ugly".
(Just kidding!)....actually you're not bad looking for an old guy. Wasn't there a movie star (Telly Savalis?)...kinda reminds me of him. Think of all the $$ you will save on hair products and implements. Wish that look was "in" for us girls.
And YES...everything's better with bacon. Isn't it a food group? (bacon, chocolate, garlic and caffeine are the groups I can remember). Just heard that there will be chocolate covered bacon at State Fair! And, of course there is that bacontini to look forward to.
Ann, I have a 4 day weekend June 26, 27, 28 and 29.
Also have off July 18-26. If needed, bet we could teach Matthew a few new tricks!
Love,
DB etc.
Ann and Greg,
I was at the Nixa park last Friday and saw Matthew running around. I introduced myself to Greg's mom and got the scoop on your trip to St. Louis. Please know you are in my prayers and I am thinking of you often. I have to say, Greg's brother looks a lot like him, especially driving the van. Keep your spirits up and come home soon.
Praying for your family!!
Amy Kurth
"Hi" to Frances and Cindy. Greg, you look great. All you need is the lollipop and you'll star in the Telly Sevalas' Kojak revival. By the way, you're just a young wipper-snapper. Ivan is looking forward to playing Black Jack with Matthew.
Joan & Ivanim
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