Sunday night

Dad is doing much better tonight. Today he has had some broth, a little jello, and drank some water. I got him some ice tonight and he said that felt really good. He's been up out of bed and sitting in a chair today and hopes to start to be up more every day. The oncologist came by tonight and said they are still planning to do the bone marrow test on Tuesday. He said Dad's vital signs looked good. He has some abdominal swelling and tenderness but the bowel sounds were good. The doctor said they will keep watching the swelling. Dad's feet were also swollen so the doctored ordered leg compression wraps and the nurse put those on tonight so hopefully that movement will help decrease the swelling. The pulmonary doctor also came by and said he was pleased with Dad's progress and would like to move him to another room so he has more room to start walking around. The oncologist said Dad would probably stay in CCU until after the bone marrow test. I guess we'll find out tomorrow if Dad will be moving rooms. The respiratory therapist also came by and gave Dad a breathing treatment. (All this was happening as Dad was trying to get some sleep). Dad mentioned that Jim and Nancy came by today and Bentley and Lavon and Bryant and Mary Lee came by yesterday. He really appreciated the visits. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. I thought that Dad seemed better than he has in weeks. We've still got a long road ahead but we're hoping we've turned the corner. Posted by Laurie