Today is so far looking about the same as yesterday. It's my feeling that Dad will be having a lot of days like these. We knew this would be a long journey but I don't think anyone knew exactly what to expect. The numbers for his liver are still dangerously high and we need to be patient to see if they will start to come down. That is our biggest concern right now and we need to bring it to God in prayer.
His transplant numbers are good again today; he is in what they call grafting mode. He's been holding his own on the hemoglobin and platelets so he hasn't had a blood transfusion for the last two days. His white blood cells are up to 3.9 today so that is awesome!
Now Dad looks over at me and says hi sweetie. So nice to be able to be Dad's nurse for a little while. He hasn't been eating and we've been trying to give him some yogurt. He also has been lying on his back for 6 days now and we need to try to get him to sit up; he needs to keep as active as possible. This is easier said than done however as it is extremely painful for him to move.
It's another beautiful morning and I've put one of Dad's favorite cd's in the player. He talks to me for a few minutes about welding and then drifts back off to sleep. I wish he didn't have to be in so much pain and I pray his body will continue to fight. We all want to see a healthy Dad again that can be home holding his grandchildren!
Thanks again for all the cards that are sent here; it's the highlight of the day for Mom!
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While the day is ending over here, it is good to read about the beginning of a new day in Vancouver. How much waiting you all have been doing! And more to come. We wish you all the strength you need to endure this and we hope with all our heart that you can take a healthy Ed home with you as soon as possible!
Love,
Geert Werkman
Geert&Fennie
Geerthenk
Yogurt hey,I think that might be the wrong type of bait. :) Try some stumpot corrapen (sp) and worst. :) Had to do a little reading to catch up. Thanks soooo much Ang for the updates. Give your mom and dad a hug from us, (I wish we could be there to do it). The family is in our thoughts and prayers all the time.
Of course the above was from Henry and Janet.
Had a gray moment there.
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