tuesday and friday

these are the big procedure days this week. i have been asked to note the times of the procedures so that you can pray specifically at the time he needs it most...especially to calm those "jitters".

today we have to be fasting after midnight and arrive at the hospital by 10am for an 11 am procedure-EDG. this is where they will be scoping his esophogus and stomach to see if he is experiencing some graft vs host issues.

at 2pm this afternoon we move over to the neurology side and have the EMG done. this is where they stick needles into his face and check for stimulation (i guess). they say that it is uncomfortable but not painful??? hopefully this will show whether the nerve damage from the bells palsy is permanent or not.

friday at 9am he is having the central line removed-unless they find something with the stomach that makes them want to keep it longer. he is a little excited and a little nervous about having this line taken out...it has been in since january and is kinda like a security blanket. no needle sticks, no IV's, BUT he can't just jump in the shower without a "press and seal" production and he can't exercise and sweat because of the line dressing and we have to have someone in each week for line care...so it has its good points and its bad points.

then friday at 3pm we finally get to see our "primary" oncology doctor who started this whole thing. (he has been off with double knee replacement surgery for the last 3 months).

i work on wednesday and thursday...we have 5 field hockey games this week and two soccer practices. so what it really comes down to i guess is if you are praying for us...wake up praying and go to sleep praying...we can really use the prayers this week.

thanks to all...for checking in

tim and tammy