Today was much like yesterday. Marty would interact with us,
but also took many catnaps. He had good reason to be tired – he was transferred
to the CICU, his white blood cell count levels were low, he had a physio
appointment in the morning and he was determined to beat Ashley in a couple of
rounds of thumb wars.
Marty was given two units of blood, platelets and a shot to
increase his white blood cells.
Two physiotherapists visited Marty this morning. During
their visit they had him sitting on the edge of the bed for a few minutes. This afternoon Dad and Ashley worked
with Marty through some of exercises they left. Marty is very determined to do
this despite the fact that he fatigues very easily.
Marty was also visited by the dietician and was very happy
to find out that he was approved to receive increased amounts of food. She also
suggested that he receive some other medication to boost his amino acid levels.
The dietician was very happy to know that Marty has not developed any sores in
his mouth, as that is a side effect of the chemotherapy treatment.
All in all, Marty had a good day. He still has bouts of
confusion, which doctors tell us is to be expected. When we look back on the
progress he has made in the past week we are thankful to God for the improvement
and strength He has provided. We continue to look to God for His grace and will
in all things.
Proverbs 3: 5, 6:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean
not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will
make your paths straight.
Ashley
Thanks for the updates. It is good to hear that Marty has stabilized. Please keep up the posts so that we who are far away can be up to date.
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UB and AH
So good to read good new on Marty's condition!! Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!!
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