Day 4

Dad the author of this post. I had the opportunity to spend a couple of days with Tanner at his bedside. First and foremost This is the first time spending the whole day while receiving treatments. I want you all to know the staff here on the 4Th floor is truly amazing and totally dedicated and committed to patient care. What ever you need they are here for you. If you have a question they will get the answer although when our quiet rocking chair was swapped out to the room next door no one could say why we got the squeaky on. Lets just say the squeaky wheel (rocker) gets the grease. I have been told what awesome nurses are here but now I can say I have seen them in action.

Today has been pretty much the same, Thankfully minimal nausea. The meds cause him to sleep most of the time and interesting he tells me he can hear church music from the second floor. It is Sunday you know. He is extremely weak and tired, but has not eaten much or been out of bed all week. Manny his nurse told me this is due to low blood pressure caused from extremely low blood count from chemo. He will receive 2 units this afternoon and that should make a big difference with how he feels. even with only 1/2 unit in him his pressures are beginning to come up. He also has had a fever most of the day. this too is a side effect of chemo. 4 days down 6 to go with treatment.

I want to let you know that while he may be confused as to what day it is he does remember the things that go on during the day. It is interesting to watch how he and his nurses interact. They are asking him the questions not dad. He does let them know if he is hurting and if he needs anything.

I am deeply appreciative of the acts of kindness shown to our family. I cannot express my feelings when I am told of the visits, calls, etc. during this difficult time for my family. Just know that we will all know why we have these trials and that we will all be made stronger from them.