Richard has been at LGH since Saturday night. They took blood cultures right away. So far, nothing showed up (infections) in the cultures. His counts were still low, so they gave him more red blood cells on Monday. His platelets were okay. His white blood cell count is still really low.
His cough has been worse, and he still has fevers. He is on medicines to help control the cough and open up his lungs for breathing better. They also are giving him meds for the fevers, which he still continues to have throughout the day and night. Besides the coughing and general fatigue, he doesn't really feel too bad. He wants to come home and wishes a diagnosis of a specific infection could be made. He is on general antibiotics, but if they can diagnose an specific infection, they can put him on specific antibiotics to get him better sooner! The doctors drew more blood for new cultures yesterday. They want him to stay in the hospital until his fevers are consistently gone, and his blood counts are higher. The doctors and nurses are working hard to help him get better. It just takes time!
Daphne
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Dear Richard & Family,
This is a disconcerting time for all I’m sure. We continue to pray for you and your family. Remember God knows what is going on.
Roses are Red
Violets are dim
Are you sure, Daphne
It’s not the nurses wanting to keep him?
Who loves ya baby,
Carl & Darlene
A brand new store has just opened in New York City that sells Husbands. When women go to choose a husband, they have to follow the instructions at the entrance:- "You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are 6 floors and the value of the products increase as you ascend the flights. You may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you CANNOT go back down except to exit the building!
So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband.
On the 1st floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 - These men have jobs.
The 2nd floor sign reads: Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids.
The 3rd floor sign reads: Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids and are extremely good looking.
"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.
She goes to the 4th floor and the sign reads: Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help with Housework.
"Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!"
Still, she go es to the 5th floor and sign reads: Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, help with Housework and Have A Strong Romantic Streak. She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the 6th floor and the sign reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store .
To avoid gender bias charges, the store's owner opens a New Wives store just across the street.
The 1st floor has wives that love sex.
The 2nd floor has wives that love sex and have money.
The 3rd through 6th floors have never been visited.
Feel better soon, Richard. Love and hugs to you and Daphne.
Kisses, Aunt Marie
Be strong, Richard. We're all praying for you.
Love to you, too, Daphne.
Lots of Love, A. Ang
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