Josh is having more good days than bad lately. His mouth sores have gotten much better and are almost completely gone. He has been eating really well, we can tell because his proteins continue to rise. He is definitely on the uphill climb from his last round of chemo. They are going to give him six more weeks before they do another treatment. His body really needs a chance to heal, they expect that his surgical wound will start to close in the next few weeks. We still don't really know if his ostomy will be reversed like we thought. His proteins have to be even higher and they really want to make sure he is in good condition before they do something like that. He is going to be getting some rehab we just do not know where or when. We were hoping he could get into the rehab here at the hospital but without any insurance/medicaid it's virtually impossible. We have no idea where he will go next but we are praying for the best outcome for him. He has been doing a lot more physical therapy and walking more everyday. He has lost a lot of weight and seems really frail, he tires easily still but we are hoping that with this break from chemo he will improve in all those areas.
I don't know if any of you have noticed that there is now a DONATE button on the left hand side of the blog underneath the top picture. A few of you have asked what you could do to help us and I have basically been saying "I don't know". This is our way of letting you all feel like you are helping us with everything. We are struggling with bills and finances to say the least right now. Any donation made will be gladly accepted and help us so much. Please pass this on to anyone you know that would like to help. We want to continue to thank you all so much for your continued prayers and well wishes. We are so grateful to everyone for all the help, love, and support!
Love,
Josh and Kalyn
3 comments:
Thanks for the update...Josh, I'm glad the sores are healing and you're able to get out of bed a little more....It reminds me of the song I use to sing in Sunday School....Oh, the Lord is good to me, and so I thank the Lord! For giving me, the things I need....I am so grateful for the healing!
Kalyn, did you find a house keeper?
Yes Anne I sure did, they are coming on Monday! Thanks again so much, we totally needed it!!! Love y'all!
kaylyn I sent through your yahoo account about some foundations that may help you. The leukemia-Lymphoma S?ociety for one. Let know if Ican help you Josh its good to hear your protiens are coming up.
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