friday

it's day number 7 in the hospital. today was an up and down day. michael didn't sleep well last night, having to get up almost ever hour to use the bathroom (thanks papa for helping out all night!). he had some more oozing from his head this morning and off and on fever, once spiking to 103. the results showed it is a staff infection and he'll continue to be on antibiotics. the neurosurgeon checked out the site and said it looked good and that it was a good thing that it was coming out. we'll have to keep a close watch on it to make sure it doesn't collect in his head causing more trouble and further surgery to take care of it. that means we'll be in the hospital until mid week he said. of course that was not what michael wanted to hear. please pray he doesn't get too discouraged. he's feeling a little helpless and very dependent, which is very different for him.
our oncologist also stopped by and talked to us. he suggested that michael start taking the chemo pill everyday. that would be followed up by some blood work in two weeks and then another mri in a month. he still had not be in contact with our specialist but was still working on that. we are pleased with the plan and will start soon. our oncologist also gave michael a prescription for a new sleeping pill. he was really excited about that! he didn't sleep much today so he is extremely tired! please pray for sleep- true restorative sleep! this evening i've spent some time trying to get all the prescriptions we need. it hasn't been easy so far. i'll have to spend some more time tomorrow working on that. please pray that all works out and michael can get what he needs.
his vision seems to be getting just slightly better we think. he's not seeing double so much, but things are still very blurry. praise God for the little things!
it's 8:06 and michael might actually be sleeping. i'm excited to get this done before 11:00. i'll be staying at the hospital tonight with him. michael's parents can hopefully get some good rest at our house, while our boys are in the clemson with my parents this weekend (thanks mom and dad).
as we'll be here longer than expected and desired please pray it would be a great time of recovery and rest. may the time go by quickly and michael feel better even faster. we're glad to be in such good hands! God is watching out for us each step of the way. until tomorrow....
love,
jen