2-22-16

Well another Monday at St Mary's. Drew continues to be getting sick frequently enough that they aren't sending us home. And today his belly felt a little harder, and a bit more bloated. An xray was ordered. The results of that have come back, and they want further imaging. They think he either has a blockage in his bowels, or a condition commonly seen with Chemo where the bowels slow down and need some nudging to get going again. Treatment would vary based what the problem is. They say this probably has a lot to do with the frequency of his vomiting--it doesn't have anywhere to go but up! So I will go down with him to ultrasound sometime this evening, and hopefully that will give them the information they need. If not, another CT scan could be in our future. He really is acting more down today then he has this whole stay. Not wanting to do much but lay in bed and watch TV--NOT what we are used to from Drewster! Pray that the doctors find what is holding his system up, and it is an issue that is easy to resolve! Once again, we continue to trust that God has us right where we are suppose to be, and trying to remember that He is in control at all times.

In contrast to today, Drew was in such good spirits this weekend! Waving and smiling at everyone he passed by in the halls, and who walked by his door. Sunday afternoon a mother and her son came up to us and told of how Drew's waves and smiles really touched her son, and while they were out that day he wanted to bring Drew back a toy to make him feel better. You could tell the boy was such a caring guy, and it was nice to see the kindness of a child. The mother and I talked and really enjoyed having someone who could relate to hospital life with kids! This boy and Drew both have talked about each other and been excited to "play" together in the play room. This is him and Drew today, before the boy's sister was discharged. We hope to stay in touch with this sweet family!

Since my Dad went home on Friday, today was our first day managing a hospital stay by ourselves. Josh was able to go into work a little later, and dropped Molly off at Daycare when it opened. She stayed there in the morning and went to her preschool class in the afternoon before Josh picked her up. She had a great day, and although Josh says you can tell she's tired--she enjoyed her first full day of daycare! So nice that the school got us in so this can be an option!

I can never end an update without expressing our gratitude for your continued prayers. Thank you!

~Heidi