Day 5

Yesterday, Jim had another " trying to pass the day away" day. I got back to the hospital in the afternoon. I was told he was pretty "blaw" all day. He has things to do, he just doesn't feel like doing them. His mouth and belly are still sore and his counts are still coming down. His doctors are saying he will probably need some blood products tomorrow. His platelets are really low, so we have to be really careful about bleeding. He can't even blow his nose so he doesn't start a nose bleed. He has not had any fevers or infections though so in the big picture he is doing really well.

Today, he woke a little feisty. I would rather see him that way though then just laying there like yesterday. The kitchen for some reason only brought him a fruit cup and juice for breakfast. He wasn't too happy about that. He said what he really wanted was french toast and bacon, so they brought him up some and he ate really well. He has also decided that maybe he had better take some pain medication for the mouth and stomach pain. So, hopefully that will help. He made himself walk a little in the hall and the LDS Hospital branch brought us the sacrament. Right now he is resting in the lazy boy and getting some strength before he showers. It takes all of his strength just to take a short walk down the hall and shower. After that he usually has to take a nap.

Today, the kids are going to come up after church. He is really looking forward to that. The bone marrow wing is abuzz today because there are rumors of a violin concert. Sarah and her great friend Maddie (aka, our blond daughter) are going to come and do a little violin concert. We asked our nurse if it was OK and now everyone I see here is asking me about it. That should be a great pick me up.

As always, thanks for your thoughts and prayers.