Marleny had to take our little boy Joshua in to the Dr. Today because he's had a fever and the crud. Unfortunately, he's got the flu along with Mommy. I (Dan) am finally starting to feel a little bit better, and was able to spend the entire day with Katherine. She did extremely well today, and was given several hours away from her IV. We went for extended wagon rides around the floor. Grandma Sue was gracious enough to jump in the wagon with Katherine and about 10 stuffed toys. We were having fun, and hopefully won't get kicked out of the hospital. We ran up on a bunch of blue-suited hospital execs who didn't seem to share our enthusiasm for wagon rides or stuffed animals.
There was very little hospital activity today. Katherine had blood drawn this evening for type matching. The Dr. is getting prepared for a blood transfusion. We are praying that it will not be needed, but are preparing as best we can. They switched the Steroid medication from being IV administered to oral, to start preparing us to be able to leave the hospital. Katherine didn't seem to like the taste, but did a good job of taking it. The next Chemo treatment is planned for Saturday. It will be an injection into the leg muscle tissue.
Thanks to all for the continued prayers for our family.
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You are in our hearts and our prayers x
Poor Joshua with the Flu. I hope he and Marleny get better soon!!!!! Wagon rides sound like fun! I am sure that you guys enjoyed it and the it makes Katherine feel more at home than in the hospital for a while at least. We keep praying for you all! Take care and hugs and kisses to all!
I say those blue-suited execs are stuffed shirts and Grandma Sue is fantastic. Keep those wagon rides going! Give Katherine a kiss for us.
Jim & Jo
We're very glad Dan is better, and hope the others will join him soon! Prayers for you all.
Thank you so much for keeping us posted each day. We check your blog very often so we know how to pray and it really makes us feel like we are there with you, which we wish we could be. We smile (especially picturing the wagon ride)and cry with you with each step. We love you all and continue to pray for you many times each day. You are a strong, loving, and wonderful family.
Love,
Jim, Pam, Jake, and Mark
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Many of my friends in OKC are also praying for all of you. My Mom asked her church in Floridda to pray. Heaven is being bombarded on your behalf.
Wagon rides down the halls with stuffed animals will be family vacations in the Cruiser before you know it! You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith, Katie, & Addison
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