APRIL 30

DAY 9

When I walked into the hospital room this morning .... Gary was missing. They had taken him down for an xray. Because he is still spiking a fever, they wanted to check out his lungs. They also later in the day did an EKG, just to make sure his heart is doing ok. Gary's nausea is getting better, although he still has no desire to eat, mainly because of the ulcers in his mouth. His white blood count came up yesterday and today. The nurse said sometimes, it can jump back a few times before really moving upward, so tomorrow's count will give an idea if they are truly starting to increase. Another change is his hair. I know some of you would joke that he didn't have much to lose, but it sure is a shock to see huge spots in the back of his head. They brought in a razor for us to shave his head so he would not keep "shedding" all over his pillow.

I see a difference each day for the better. This has been a long journey for Gary and he will still have a long journey to go to complete health, but it is encouraging to know that we are nearing the end. I know I say this in every post, but it truly comes from my heart ... THANK YOU so much for your prayers!

APRIL 29
HEMOGLOBIN - 10.7
WHITE BLOOD COUNT - 0.3
PLATELETS - 17