Monday, February 22, 2010

Patience is the Key

The blood test results were not improved as we had hoped they would be, but I was able to get him out of the room today and walking more. We're pleased with that! The Dr. decided another transfusion of packed red blood cells was needed, which he received late this afternoon. So maybe that will help with the weakness and be a turning point for him. Even though he's hardly eating, he's become very particular about what he eats. Can't be too salty...can't be too sweet..can't have too much cheese...nothing raw due to the low white blood cell count. Ryan had to make a run to the hospital tonight with something for him to eat. It's real hard to not just say, "You have two choices, take it or leave it." You know, like we tell our kids.

Once again snow is falling, and is fore casted to fall during the night. Makes me wonder what the roads will be like in the morning. They were surprisingly treacherous this morning. I heard on the news today that the snow that fell overnight caused more traffic accidents than any of the previous snowstorms this season--and only about an inch fell last night.

Be safe.
Love you all,
Kim

2 comments:

alice said...

Raymond and Kimmie,
Glad to hear that walking and eating are improving! Prayers continue for all of you.
Love,
Doug and Alice

Michele S. said...

Hang in there! Patience is such a hard thing practice when you're waiting for the one you love to feel better. I'll be praying that God gives you both all the grace you need while waiting for Ray's body to cooperate with the treatments.

Blessings,
Michele S.