We were sure hoping and expecting to have Ray moved out of ICU today, but it didn't happen. He's still having the unbearable pain (left side of the face) that at times brings tears to his eyes. He's being given two different pain killers every 4-6 hours, but there is still that window of time that he's begging for more and can't have it. Now, you want to hear something weird, but it makes sense? Another CT scan was done last night still showing "nothing suspicious" and no signs of infection. This is what his infection specialist believes is going on. He does have a serious sinus infection, but because the white blood count is so low his body is unable to produce the pus/mucous that would ordinarily be present with an infection. Of course, he's been on antibiotics, so hopefully he'll get some relief soon.
He was given two more transfusions today; one of platelets and one of packed red blood cells. His appetite is as though he's putting in a full day's work. He's even requesting meals between meals. I think his body really is putting in a full day's work and then some.
In spite of it all, he never ceases to amaze me with his great attitude and strong faith. The nurses/staff all love him because he never gets upset and is always encouraging them by telling them all what a great job they're doing-even the janitors! Today several nurses from the 6th floor came to visit him and check up on him. Hopefully, tomorrow he'll be back on the 6th floor, his 2nd home for nearly a year now. Wow!
Love you all,
Kim
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4 comments:
Ray you are amazing and we are all so blessed to have you in our lives. Kim, you are equally amazing, for there is no harder trial than to watch the one you love suffer. Oh, Blessed Mother Mary, show us the way.
Love and constant prayers.
A great attitude can make all the difference in the world.Any of us that know Raymond very are not surprised, especially the part about the nurses and staff liking him and wanting to check up on him. Keep it going and know that there are a ton of people out here supporting you all the way. Love to everyone!
Gene and Michele
My name is Melissa Rigas and I am excited to share with you a huge personal endeavor I've just begun. I am training to run my first marathon in Houston, Texas on January 17th, 2010.
More importantly, I am running for my uncle, Ray Huseman and his family. Ray lives in Amarillo, Texas and supported his family of 6for many years as a welder. He was diagnosed with leukemia in 2008and is currently recieving treatment in the hospital. Ray is a wonderful man who inspires me to never give up and to cherish every moment I have with my husband and daughter.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training gives me a way to contribute to to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma. In fact, the society actually contributes 75% of every dollar raised to help finding a cure and financing assistance programs for families affected by a blood cancer.
Whether you have had the pleasure of meeting Ray and his lovely family or you just want to help encourage me to run 26.2 miles, I urge you to think big and give as generously as you can - your donation is 100% tax deductible.
I hope you will visit my web site often. Thanks for your support!
Copy and past this address into your browser to visit my sponsorship page.
http://pages.teamintraining.org/txg
/houston10/mrigas
Kimmy: I think this would be great to post on the blog (as I don't have administrative access to post anything except in the comments). Feel free to change anything and post at will!!
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