Coming in late each evening, I do better on these postings in the morning. Monday was another busy day for John, but there was a lot of good news. When the "wound care" specialists came to undress both the upper wound and the stump, they did not find infection! Where the stump has been closed neither they nor the infectious disease doctor could not see any necrotizing tissue. Great news! John is looking better and stronger. However, the lab tests don't look as good which is frustrating. The white blood cell count continued to climb and that will have to turn around before he can move onto to rehabilitation.
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| Working hard & toting the "wound vac machine" |
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| A well-earned nap after therapy! |
Paul and I toured two acute care rehab facilities in Phoenix. We have all agreed on the unit at St. Joseph's Hospital which is just north of the church in central Phoenix. The doctor supports this and today they may begin the paperwork, etc. that could take 2-3 days. Our dear brother-in-law, Tom, brought my parents (both in wheelchairs!) to visit and we all had a conference with the surgeon present and rejoiced at his encouragement and optimism. Paul flew home with a lighter heart.
So...this morning's latest report: John's white blood count dropped from 23,000 to 16,700! Praise God! There is other lab work they are watching, but we believe John will be on his way to rehab in the next few days. That is where the real work will begin and John is eager to start. Your prayers and support are working. John and all his family are very grateful. Above all, we praise the God who holds John close and has provided just what was needed in this crisis.
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