Thursday

Just a brief update for today. Marty is off the steroids as of today. So far his white blood cell count is good; although they have been giving him injections to boost his WBCs without waiting for them to decrease.  This is not to say that they won't go down despite this injection because that is still a possibility. 

Marty had physio again today.  Physio consisted of putting on pajama pants and socks, maneuvering himself to the side of the bed, and then standing beside the bed holding onto a walker, then sitting back down. The physiotherapists really like to see Marty sit tall on the side of the bed but this does require a lot of core muscle strength and so takes a lot out of Marty.

Marty was a little uncomfortable this evening; though he did deny having any pain.  Earlier today we noticed a rash on Marty's arms and upper torso.  The rash seemed to get bigger throughout the day and developed white blisters therefore the nurses suspect he has shingles. The infection control doctor will come by tomorrow to confirm the diagnosis. We pray that our heavenly Father will surround Marty with the comfort and peace of His nearness.

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thess. 5: 16 - 18

Amanda