Monday, March 9, 2009

Still trying to eat

There is not much new to report, Dad is still trying to eat so he can go home. He is having trouble keeping food down and this is discouraging to him as he wants to eat. 

Dad does have a red rash on his face and neck which may be Graft versus Host disease but we have not had that confirmed from the doctors yet.

He loves having visitors to help pass the time and likes leaving his room for little trips around the hospital. However for the next 24 hours at least Dad is in isolation. Mom is currently sick with a cold and sore throat so she has not been at the hospital with Dad these last few days. They want to make sure Dad doesn't get sick so any visitors will have to wear a gown and mask and Dad will not be able to leave his room during this time. We pray Mom will recover quickly so she can again be by Dad's side.

As a reminder if you would like to visit Dad please make the arrangements with Ed jr. or Ang de Haan. Thank you all for your kind words and support! We are taking it one day at a time and praying Dad can come home soon!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hallo FLO & Ed,

Het is vervelend Flo dat je je niet goed voelt, ook voor Ed . Maar het is beter dat je niet gaat als besmet je hem misschien ook nog.Wij hopen voor Ed dat het eten goed mag gaan. Wij blijven aan jullie denken.
Heel veel liefs en groet Ebo en Truida.

Anonymous said...

Dear Ed&Flo,

We hope you will both quickly feel better and that the isolation doesn't stay in effect too long so that Ed can resume his little trips soon.
We wish you all the best and keep thinking of you,
Geert W.
Geert&Fennie
Geerthenk

Anonymous said...

Just a quick note to let you know that it's good to hear that you are up and around Ed, even though eating still remains a challenge. Even though we have not been up to see you, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily. All the best.

Gord H.