Dad had a really good morning. This afternoon he was sick to his stomach (a side effect of the chemo and the gunk in his stomach). They raised his bed a little and suctioned a bunch of stuff from his stomach.
I guess I mis-understood mom the other day or maybe yesterday. They have a tube in his nose running down to his stomach to suction out stuff. They have not started feeding him again and now it looks like they aren't going to for a while. His stomach can't handle any food. They aren't even letting dad have ice chips. Mom asked why and the nurse said it isn't safe. Mom didn't ask any further on that - so not sure what that really means. Tonight they were going to start giving him nutrients through an IV - so he won't feel full but it will give him what he needs. Mom said that dad told one of the sisters that they should get going so that the nurses could feed him. He is a little mixed up about the feedings.
He is doing okay - his lips are dried and cracked. Heidi said it doesn't look very good. Of everything else going on - I guess his lips are not high on the priority list!
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Dear Bill & Bea,
We are thinking of you and praying for you daily. We pray for patience each day and strength for each of you. And for wisdom for the doctors, we pray for answers. Stay strong - God is always beside you!
Love & prayers, Dave & Julie Stallard & boys
Psalm 3:3
"You O Lord are a shield around me and the lifter of my head."
Bill & Bea: Just a reminder:
You are always in our thoughts, but most importantly, you are in the Lord's constant care. May you feel His presence even in the midst of your pain and suffering.
Love, Susan Wiegers & family
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