APRIL 3

Gary came through the procedure for the central line fine. It will take a week or so for him to get used to the tubing under his skin. He was given several instructions concerning the line and the one we thought was funny was that he could take a shower ... just don't get it wet. *smile* Guess I will be drawing a bubble bath for him from now on. *giggle*

We went to lunch, then back to the clinic for him to have the growth shots. It was bad enough to know he would need a shot given in his belly, but after arriving to the infusion center, he was told he would have to have TWO shots. He said it feels like bee stings and continues to sting awhile until the drug gets into his system. He will have to do this for two more days and possibly three.

Tonight, he is understandably worn out and sore. Says he is in considerable pain at the site of the central line. Hopefully his pain meds will kick in and he will be able to rest tonight. Thank you for your prayers today. Although the risk for this procedure was small, it was still a comfort to me to know that so many were praying for him. We are so blessed!