Best Day So Far

So Jonathan had his best day so far after a REALLY grueling and difficult weekend. This morning he had a pik line inserted after 9 IV's, many of which had blown. (A pik line is basically a really big IV that is put into your arm, chest or neck - his is in his arm - so fluids and medications like Factor can be fed directly to the heart). I walked into his room early this afternoon and he looked better than I have seen him yet. He is still groggy from time to time, but so far he seems to be much more stabilized. The difficult nursing staff seems to have gotten better for the most part. There is one charge nurse in particular who has taken it to heart over the past few days to really try to give Jonathan better nurses who are more attentive.

So what's keeping him in the hospital? Well, aside from getting his pain under control, his clotting percentages have been all over the map. They have gone from 50% to 43% to 93% and back down to 60% for some unknown reason. He really wants to come home on Wednesday but having things level out is very important before that happens.

Thanks to all of you for your support, your laughter, your friendship and most of all for believing God with us and for us.....

Carla