Finally the diet has been changed from "clear liquid" to a regular diet. The stomach issues are still no better after 8 days, so the dietitian said we should give it a try--we can always go back to the liquid if things get worse. The problem is a lack of appetite. When given the choice of any food he wanted, Ray's answer was that nothing appealed to him. But after eating part of a baked potato it was as though his whole outlook changed. He was more alert and even up and out of bed more. He can't eat a large amount, but ate nearly half of the evening meal. You know how he is with his food...he's already looking forward to oatmeal in the morning! Wow, the things we get excited about.
The white blood count is just above non-existent, but we're looking for that to improve over the next few days. He'll then be able to get out of his room for a little change in scenery. Then maybe, we can think about getting him back home.
I hope you were able to get your ashes today, and I pray this Lent will be a season of conversion for each of us.
Love you all,
Kim
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Oh what food means to a Huseman! It is so good to hear he is eating. Will take care of a lot of things. Mainly get him stronger. Baby steps!! Keeping you all in our prayers!
Michele and Gene
Ashes! I am so excited about this Lent. Msgr. Waldow said in his homily, "We can all have 'do overs' in our lives." I really need a do over. What tremendous hope there is in those wonderful ashes of Lent.
What wonderful hope we see in Ray and you.
Love you
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