We came down to Phoenix last week for some tests and a cancer treatment, expecting to go home in 2 days. LaVerl did all the tests on Wednesday and those took all day. On Thursday, Oct 10th, we were supposed to have a meeting with the oncologist, then do his cancer treatment. They called early that morning and told us to go directly to the ER, that LaVerl's kidneys were not functioning well. We have been in the hospital now for 11 days, but I think today he is getting out! He had a blood transfusion, a catheter put in and a feeding tube, but both are out now! He gained 9 pounds, but is still having to mostly drink his food.
Dave and Mary were his first visitors.
Other visitors were Merrell and Blanche Hamblin, Ron and Marilyn Cole, Kirk, Rivers, Elijah and Sherry and Ted. He's had lots of phone calls and texts messages sending lots of love and prayers for him from family and friends. We know we are loved! J'net and Bryan have given me a home away from home, a comfortable bed to sleep in, great food to nourish me and always uplifting encouragement. My sister Sonja and Randy have called everyday and my Mom at 99 years is still the one I call and cry to.
I drive 45 minutes each way from J'nets house in Chandler and arrive at the hospital by 8am usually then don't drive home until 6 or 7. I have to time it to avoid the traffic! It's scary!
Lisa brought him a nice fuzzy, warm, cuddly BYU blanket!
The hospital staff have got his kidneys functioning better and on the road to recovery, but it will take a couple more weeks. They helped stop the throwing up and got him eating/drinking 4 Nepro drinks per day and he has gained 10 pounds. They are controlling his pain in his hips, back and shoulders better and so we are ready to go home! Its been a long 11 days!
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