Praying for Monday

Day 15 of 1,278

It was pretty slow today. Carson is slightly more upbeat than yesterday, but overall still lethargic. He donned his surgical mask and made it out of the room a couple of times, but only briefly. Most of the day was spent on the pull out bed (which he prefers over the hospital bed) surrounded by his favorite foods. Although the feeding frenzy subsided slightly, he still did some damage. The boy can eat!

"After my chicken nuggets and fries, can I have some raisins, a donut, and some popcorn? Chop chop!" Carson submits his after-dinner dessert order.

The steroids continue to drive his food cravings and fashion his "chipmunk" cheeks (see photo). Today he had Baja Fresh chips and rice for breakfast. Of course, I broke out the hot sauce and helped him with the chips. You know, now that I think about it, maybe that wasn't the steroids...the Baja Fresh craving was probably just a hereditary thing. But he did have a brief craving for...of all things...raisins. Now THAT has to be the steroids because it's just too weird.

(If I have offended any raisin lovers out there, please understand it's not intentional. Raisins just aren't our thing. Sorry!)

By the end of the day, however, we were off Baja Fresh and on to other things...like fries from Wendy's. And it HAD to be Wendy's. I never knew he was such a fry connoisseur, but Wendy's it is!

The important news of the day is that we are praying for a good day tomorrow. We are not sure of the exact time of the procedure, but are hoping that it is early in the morning. The bone marrow test at this stage is generally viewed with some significance as it is an important indicator of how the treatment is going. Please pray Carson's bone marrow is clear, the chemo goes smoothly, and he is comfortable.

I know God is omnipotent and can clear Carson's bone marrow at any stage. But, if I can weigh in here, my prayer is that He just go ahead and clear it now. Call me selfish, but I'd prefer NOT to wait go with a more dramatic miracle. Clearing his bone marrow now is big enough of a miracle for me.

The full bone marrow results won't be back until later on Tuesday. We will post results as soon as we know them.

Thanks to everyone for the tremendous love, support, and prayers.

Go Carson!!!

Paul.

P.S. A big thank you to Lori for the flowers. Jennifer loved them so much she let me have a pillow to use in the doghouse. (Guys, make a note, ALWAYS get your wife an anniversary card!)