Wanted to write and give you a little update on Micah and how things are going this week. Once again thank you for your prayers and encouragement. It has greatly helped us in caring for our son.
Love to All, Luke & Kriscinda, Braet, Micah and lil miss
Here Goes...
Micah has just recently finished his second round of chemo and we were scheduled to go home Wed, however on Thurs morning Micah got a fever (nothing uncommon) and his counts are 0 (meaning he has nothing to fight off infections) so he is on antibiotics but by the afternoon his fever was gone. Thank the Lord! He spent most of the day resting and even asked to get into bed! Luke noticed he had a few mouth sores so the nurses gave us this stuff called Magic Mouth wash that numbs the sore, Luke even tried it out and said that it worked well. They can also give him pain meds if he needs them. GCSF shots started today (that is to help boost his counts and he will receive one a day for 7-10 days). Let me tell you Luke is a pro at giving little man his shots, he does such a great job that even the nurses are impressed!!
I must say a a line about our roomate, sweet little Kevin (2 1/2 with the same type of tumor as Micah except it was on his kidney) what tender little boy, who no matter how sad he is will always stop to sing Sponge Bob Square Pants-they are the best roomates ever! Please say a prayer for him as well.
Our nurses continue to be outstanding and some have become dear friends and great sources of encouragement. How gently and tenderly they take care of our little grouch (well he can be pretty grouchy towards his poor nurses)! He is however getting better and not screaming when a nurse walks in the door! I must say through it all Micah has been a pretty pleasent and over all very easy to care for. He has brought much joy to his Dadda, Momma and the rest of the family. He enjoys walks down the hall, the fish tanks, Wiggles, books, cuddle time and of course watching the "copters" (helicopters) from his window.
His speech has greatly improved and he is talking more now than when he first came into the hospital, he is also doing well with using his left hand and no longer holds it at his side. His left leg is getting stronger and he walks on his own some but still wants the security of your hand. Whew.. I think that is about all =)
*Mon: New Broviac put in (small surgery)- and it works much better than the other one!! Thank the Lord!
*Wed:Standard Kidney Test- No results back yet
*Thurs: Standard Hearing Test- No results back yet and got Fever
*March 9th scheduled for MRI- tentative
But this I call to mind,and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning;great is your faithfulness.“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,“therefore I will hope in him.” Lam 3:21-24
Prayer Requests:
* That Micah's side effects would continue to be minimal
* Peace for the MRI, that no matter the results are hearts would be steadfast in the Lord and his love for our us and our family
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