I know I keep reporting on my Dad's food habits, but it is something we can focus on and try to work with. He did really well today in that area - taking in a shake, some sprite, water, half a burger shot from Burger King and some Jello. He even has plans to bust out an ice cream or popsicle this afternoon!
He took a walk which is great, since it's been a few days.
His chemo is done, he's on fluids still, (and feeling the effects of those, too). He still has the oxygen in his nose and runs an intermittent fever here and there. He looked good, sounded good, and was good today.
One of the many chaplains (Episcopalian) came in before I left and the poor man, he was doing his best to "counsel" or ask how Dad was doing and what was going on - but oh my gosh - he overstayed by like 9 of the 10 minutes he was there. It was very nice, but a little weird. When the nurse came in to do some bloodwork, he just moved around her (that would have been the perfect time to make an exit, but no). People are interesting, aren't they?
The nurse we have right now is a soccer player, blond, tall, and really nice. Her name is Jenny. She's a keeper. I think Dad has her wrapped around his finger, of course, what nurse hasn't he managed to wrap!? He's a charmer.
One final bit - Dad's white blood cells hit a new low yesterday at .1 - he will get two units of blood this afternoon.
Keep up the prayers and good thoughts! Quinn's class made Grandpa a whole mess of Get Well cards so I have that to take up tomorrow! : )
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