Today's Happenings

Dempsey rode a trike this morning! Praise God. This was some physical therapy fun.

He did a bit more walking today too. Praise God. He still walks awkwardly but he's walking. Pray that we can work with him to strengthen his muscles again and get him back to normal.

He pooped! Praise God. It had been over 48 hours. Constipation is a BIG possibility and problem during treatment. Pray against this complication.

He ate a cheeseburger and fries w/ ketchup. Praise God. He had a good appetite by dinner time. Pray his appetite will remain steady and his digestion smooth.

He got to meet some Angel chicks. (The pic will come later, it's on Jake's phone.)

He experienced Turtle Talk on the second floor. Super fun interactive digital "show". Praise God he was able to venture out through the hospital.

He had brother visit, hang out, and play for a few hours. The laughter was heart-warming. Praise God. Pray that these visits help his psyche and overall well-being.

We had family dinner. Praise God. The four of us together, eating a meal, and watching an episode of Little House on the Prairie. Such a blessing so many take for granted. Pray we never take another family meal for granted but always remember to cherish each day together.

He took a nap this afternoon. Praise God. It's good for him to rest. Pray that he doesn't become lethargic and his naps are always healthful and positively productive.

He is amaing at taking his oral meds. Pray that we can teach him to take pills because he will ne taking A TON of them over the next 3 yrs-3 mos.

Jake didn't get much time away from hospital today. Pray that this isn't a negative for him and that he can obtain restful sleep tonight. We'll try to get him out for a few hours tomorrow.

Sawyer came home with me tonight. First night in his own bed in 2 weeks. Praise God. Pray that he will continue to handle these present changes like the champ he is. It's tough and he's doing wonderfully.

We (Jake, me, my folks) had a meeting to discuss home care for Dempsey. It was overwhelming but it also brought hope. Pray that we will feel confident and never need to use the knowledge we obtained in that meeting.

Coming up: Monday brings another surgery- marrow biopsy and LP (I think). I'm not exactly sure what they are looking for but he will have one more after this in this INDUCTION phase of treatment. Go before us in prayer and ask God to smooth the path. Pray against pain from surgery. Pray against anesthesia complications. Pray for positive attitudes and no fear. Pray that Jake and I stay strong and our knees hold us up. Pray for wisdom, faith, confidence, resilliance.

More gifts received today. THANK YOU so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity!