The physiotherapist came by and supported Marty in standing beside his bed for about 1 minute. He also did additional physio with Erica helping him do exercises for his legs. Marty seems eager to do the physio and asked Dad to help him do his arm exercises later in the day. At one point during the day Marty was able, with Dad's help, to boost himself in the bed by bending his legs and digging his heels into the bed and pulling up on the headboard with his arms. This is encouraging to see and he seems to be more able to move around in the bed to get to a comfortable position.
Marty's chemotherapy got started at about 10:30 pm. This was a little bit later than anticipated but Marty was receiving numerous drugs prior to the chemo being started. As mentioned before Marty's pH level needs to be at a certain number prior to chemo being started. Before they started the chemotherapy they also needed to test Marty's neurological function. A couple of the tests he needed to do was:
- write his name,
- touch the nurses finger and then his nose with both his left and right hands,
- pull his right leg up to his left knee and then slide it down his right leg (done with both legs).
This provides the doctors with a baseline neurological function and will be repeated as they administer the chemo drugs during this round of therapy. Despite the fact that Marty had to be roused from a deep sleep he performed these tests quite well; although his right side is definitely stronger.
We are thankful for yet another day with Marty and pray that our Heavenly Father will continue to sustain him.
"In Him I trust so completely
as to have no doubt
that he will provide me
with all things necessary for body and soul,
and will also turn to my good
whatever adversity he sends me
in this life of sorrow.
He is able to do so as almighty God,
and willing also as a faithful Father. "
Heidelberg Catechism
Q/A 26
Amanda and Dad
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