Yesterday, while playing in the playroom and waiting for music therapy to start, we received the news that we would be moving to a room outside of the mylosuppression unit. If you remember, the mylosuppression unit allows Joshua to move around in the hallways even when his counts are low because there is a special filtration system to protect him. There was a kid that needed a transplant that needed Joshua's room. So I guess it's good that Joshua is the healthiest kid, but bad because the healthiest kid got bumped. Though his new room is great, without that special air system, he is confined inside it. This is difficult because Joshua asks often about going to the playroom, going on a walk, or seeing other children. But, of course, Joshua makes the best of each day given to him. We are making up new games, rearranging the room, and finding new ways to explore the same space again and again.
Joshua's counts are up and he is eating again - both good signs of another short trip home. Tomorrow Joshua will receive more chemo and another spinal tap. The effects of this chemo will most likely come sometime next week. Thanks for praying about his fever; he seems to have gotten over that and is enjoying life more now. After tomorrow's treatment, we only have 1 more treatment during this particular phase. Hopefully his counts will not fall so much so that the last treatment has to be delayed any more.
7 comments:
Glad to hear that his fever is gone. We will be praying for you guys during the coming week. I am amazed at every posting at your strength! Please know that you are prayed for by the Maher Family
Hope you get to go home soon--that room can only be intresting for so long and that boy is going to be bored out of his little mind:)
We have been checking Joshua's blog almost daily to make sure we are up to date on his condition. My son Will wants to see Joshua's pictures and we are reminded to pray for him and your family whenever we look.
The boys at Crieve Hall still ask about Joshua, so we have his picture on our bulletin board. We miss you buddy~
Love, Marlene Cowan
We are so thankful to the Lord for little things! We continue to pray for all of you and the changes in your lives!
Bob and Peggy
Thank God for little people having big imaginations. :) i'm so glad to hear the happy little things. Always praying for all of you.
Yeah for healthiest kid Joshua!! Yuck for stuck in the same room day after day!! Praying you get to return home soon and that things will continue to look up! Also praying that God will provide new and exciting entertainment for you each day.
I'm believing for God's resurrection power for Joshua!!!
Post a Comment