After battling a low grade fever yesterday and several hours after taking a Tylenol, Sam’s fever was still elevated so I suggested he take an Advil to try to bring his temp down. Well, apparently, the gel cap got stuck in his throat, dissolved enough to release the liquid, and eventually after he vomited up the gel cap, he realized why he was experiencing the most disgusting taste ever. This morning at 7:30 am his temp is still elevated at 100.4, but I think we can manage it with Tylenol. On Friday the nurse told Sam that if his temperature went above 100.5 he should call the doctor on duty. Friday night at 7:00 pm his temp went up to 100.7; I gave him Tylenol and we called the doctor. After several questions about his symptoms, he suggested Tylenol. The verdict - the chemo is doing a job on the red and white blood cells. We must be vigilant.
I was hoping to attend church today as this is the last Sunday our interim pastor, Bill Meyer and his wife Nancy, will be with us. They are moving back to Clearwater. In the short time they have been at North Park Church, we have been blessed by their love and ministry. Bill’s sermons have been a blessing, but the way he puts action to his stated beliefs is the real thing and we will miss him. Well done, good and faithful servant.
I have been busying myself with yard projects and have just about finished the patio project I started before the true identity of Sam’s illness was revealed.
Before 
AfterMy goal was to have a spot where we can sit out and enjoy the humming birds and butterfly activity. My hope is that we can keep Nico the cat from eating them. Two days ago, she walked by me with a butterfly in her mouth - wings still flapping - and I coaxed her to let it go... fortunately it flew away.
This morning we thank God for the prayers of our family and friends, the beautiful weekend, the blessing of Tylenol and the great love that he has for us. What are you thankful for?
2 comments:
Cool dude Sam and Maddie,
The patio project looks fantastic - great job! Thank you for keeping this blog up, I know it's just one more thing to think about - but it helps us to know how you're doing and how we can pray. At the prayer fellowship meeting last night about a dozen of us prayed for both of you. We love you both,
Pastor Dave
Hi Maddy:
Great job on the patio. You did good.
It's weird that in your case a temp. means the chemo is working. In our case, a temp. means it's not. Scarry stuff.
That was awefully nice of your fellow worker to test the waters for Sam in chewing up the advil.
As I prayed for you, it struck me how hard it must be to add "working outside of the home" to the list of things that have to be done. Then I thought, "how I wished I still worked and got 'atta girl' and a paycheck, and a play to escape to."
I guess it's 6 of one, half dozen of another.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I want to anyway. If you ever EVER get stuck with a need for Sam and you are at work, you call me, and I'll help in a jiffy if I can. I really mean that.
I almost called you last night. I wanted to talk with you sooooooo badly. What time do you turn your phone off?
It's early and I'm rambling. Today is PET scan day and I guess I'm nervous as all heck.
Love to you
Gloria
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