One Step Forward.....

 You know the drill...

This morning we met with the Trauma doc.

He said the x-rays were looking good.

Took us off suction on the chest tube.

Ordered a second x-ray for this afternoon.

Based on the outcome, the tube should

come out in the evening with a

transfer to rehab on Monday.

So... we took a NICE long walk.

Down to the family lounge and on in,

so he could look out the window

and see the cathedral out there.

It's so beautiful!

And then into the cancer ward to check

out their pretty Christmas tree.

And then back to his room for a nap.

After a bit, we got him out of bed

and he wandered into the bathroom.

Then into his chair for a bit,

but that wore him out so instead of 

another walk, he went back to bed.

About an hour ago, they came and

did the afternoon x-ray.

Followed by our nurse who got to

come give us the news.

It's gotten worse, not better.

So... back on suction.

With no idea what comes next.

It WILL heal, but taking a little

longer than anybody hoped.

I'm hoping to meet with the doctor

again (but who knows when that 

will actually happen...) so we can

see if there is anything we can do

that we aren't already.

Or do we just have to wait until his

body decides its time to heal.

We are both disappointed.

But we will rally.

Just one of the many inspirational pieces

of wall art throughout the halls we walked.

We will continue to have faith that

he will move forward and we will

not have to send out 

"change of address" cards.

Prayers.