Chemo Day 4...

The emotions are running high today as Jodi and Debi arrived at the hospital and Bill's WBC is down to 7,000, so the hospital visitation is becoming more limited.  The immune system is becoming more compromised.  It is difficult to describe how a person feels when you can see the door of the room, but the strict orders permit a lot of interaction.  Even with the restriction, there were still a couple of people that stopped by to give Bill their best wishes.  Our entire family is so grateful and humbled. 

With respect to care, he received additional platelets and followed his workout regime of hallway walking, sitting up, drinking lots of water, and he would add...giving the nurses a hard time! :)  Debi is doing a good job by supporting her family and visiting with her friends.  We all go through a roller coaster of emotion with this process, but we are thankful when peace comes.  The support from everyone means more than anyone could possibly imagine. 

Jodi was thankful for a quick lunch and play date with her mother-in-law and son, Talon.  She was missing her baby!  Fortunately, Talon is under such amazing care by Tyler's parents, he is really okay just hanging with grandma!  What a blessing to have care in the midst of this storm.  :)  Sean picked up Brock today and both are relieved to see their dad.   Bill continues to pray that this battle will be overcome and he plans to fight.  He shares with us that he has a selfish prayer:  "Lord, I don't want to be sick."  We can all relate, it takes one bout of "food poisoning" to speak those words!  :)  As our day comes to an end, we are grateful for this time together as a family and another day with our father/husband.  We look toward tomorrow...god bless you all tonight.