Moving Rooms

Well, it happened again. We were asked to move to another room. When we left the ER, we were placed in the Myleosuppression Unit. This unit is saved for HEM-ONC (hematology-oncology) patients like ourselves. It is so great to be in that unit because we know all the nurses and they know our history of being there. When we got to the floor, they weren't sad to see us, but excited. They knew this visit was just a blip on the screen of a whole bunch of terrible previous visits. They always celebrate how far we have come, how big Joshua has gotten, and how Andi has grown (they always remember her name and ask to see pictures). I think it probably feels good for them to see some of their patients thriving and for us to remember the journey that we've already walked. On top of all of that, they give excellent care. The respond promptly and take initiative to ask doctors questions on our behalf. Unit 6A is the tops.

If you read the post about the last time we were asked to move you probably saw that Michael made a very convincing argument that we handled the move with grace and dignity. What you didn't see was my reaction. I was angry and this very pregnant and emotional mom did not take it well. I had a very sick little boy that wasn't sick enough to be in that unit. I couldn't understand why they didn't see that the way I did. 

This time is much different. When our nurse came to tell us that there was a transplant patient that needed our room, I asked how soon we could be in another room. Since the last room move, we have known 6 children that lost this terrible fight. 5 of them were transplant patients. Today I just wanted to do everything I could to help someone else's fight. Because, as hard as it is to believe, Joshua is in the final rounds, regardless of the 13 months we have to go. Today I just wanted to be thankful that Joshua's fight has not had to include a transplant of any kind.  Today I just wanted to pray that the family that moved into our room is able to win their fight against cancer. Please pray to that end with me.