Pop had the endoscopy yesterday---several ulcers were found and biopsied in his duodenum. The feeding tube was removed following the procedure and he was placed on a soft diet as well as a IV Nexium drip. He was drowsy most of the afternoon, ate some food, and was pleased that the ulcers can treated.Father Jerome Spexarth made a special trip in the evening to visit with Pop. Terry indicated Pop was very upbeat after the visit. Father Jerome is a "Colwich boy" and seems Pop knows some of Father Jerome's relatives---go figure---Pop knows everyone. How wonderful it is that we have such special people in our lives-----mark that up as one more thing to be thankful for.
Terry, Pop, and I will be spending Thanksgiving Day in the hospital. (Pop needs to eat well, be up/around more and the blood counts need to improve before he can be released.) The hospital staff has been absolutely wonderful to us.
Continue to keep Pop in your good thoughts and prayers. We are looking forward to more family members arriving today and in the next few weeks.
Love,
Mom
2 comments:
Julie, I have kept up on your blog everyday and really appreciate being able to keep up-to-date. You have been in my daily prayers.
Some of our family will be here today and the rest tomorrow. Tomorrow, Tom and I are celebrating our 50 year anniversary. We are renewing our vows and having a dinner afterwards in our church. You and Sonny were such a support to us when we were so young and playing house. When we thank God for all our friends who supported and encouraged us, you two will be at the top of the list. Don't you wish we knew then what we know now!
We love you guys and hope Sonny will be home soon to enjoy his life with his family!
Nancy
Congratulations on this special day! Glad all of your family can be there to celebrate your 50th.
We are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and certainly consider you and Tom at the top of our list. Glad you are following the blog---found it the easiest way to keep everyone in touch.
Hoping to bring Sonny home today. He is feeling so much better and having a touch of cabin fever.
Love,
Julie
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