Good morning. Donnie slept well all night. He got up at 6am without support from me, pooped without any medicinal help, and got back in the bed. He said there is always a little “underlying nausea” still, so he took Ativan IV for that, and he is sleeping soundly now.
The charge nurse feels his nausea will probably subside completely in the next day. That will be a praise for him, as he hates that feeling. Typically, on Tuesdays, Dr. Z will not come in to see him until the late afternoon. The nursing staff and I are thinking he may go home. I’ll post it on the blog if he does.
He is still receiving his Neupogen to build up his white cell count (the chemo depletes it). So far, his white cell count has been normal, but it will drop about 7 days from the start of his chemo, so Dr. Z is being proactive.
He may be up for some short visits today if you would like to come. I know I kept some very important people from coming yesterday (special cousins from out of town), but he was too ill. I know you understand.
Thank you for all your kind words and all the love you have showered on Donnie. At this point, love and prayer make ALL the difference! Much love, Donnie & Tina
10 replies on “On the Mend (morning of December 23)”
Glad to hear that Donnie is feeling better today. It would be awesome if he can come home. I know that you would both be more comfortable at home for the holidays.
This is great news!!! We love you loads and can’t wait to give hugs!! We hanging back till I get over this cold but you are always in our hearts and prayers.
Sounds like good news. So so glad the nausea is subsiding. You both have CONSTANTLY been in our prayers. We are praying you get home for Christmas. We love you both
Wonderful news. We continue to pray for strength and healing. We love you both very much and so glad to hear he will be home for Christmas!!
Tina, I am praying that the progress continues, you all get to go home for Christmas, and the next two days are full of blessings.
Love, Terri
Thank you, Almighty and Gracious LORD, for pouring out your compassion and healing mercies on our dear friend, Donnie. And thank you for Tina’s loving faithfulness to her “man.” We cry out with the many of Donnie’s and Tina’s friends and families that you will complete the good work you have begun in Donnie, and that you will heal him of his disease so that he will sing your praises to a world desperately in need of YOU.
This is a wonderful praise report Tina! So happy to hear the progress. You know we’re praying like crazy here. I really love the blog. You are so great at keeping everyone up to date. You’re a charm! AND… when I need a Donnie fix I go look at all the photo’s. There great!!! As always, kiss my brother for me and give him my love. He is so precious to me! I will be seeing him soon. You are getting an awesome Christmas present this year….Donnie will be home for Christmas!! God is taking care of that! Wishing you both a wonderful day. Enjoy him! Put a do not disturb sign on the door and YOU spend time with Donnie. It’s overdue….You need some personal Donnie time! Love you both dearly!
This is such good news, thank you Jesus. Praying praying praying. Love you all
Hey folks….GREAT NEWS…GOD is healing….He’s in control…..Thank you LORD for answering prayer…you are are OUR King of King…Lord of Lords….Donnie and Tina are praising you for all your doing for them….Our prayer is for Donnie to be home in Oviedo….and soon…GOD bless this family and their loved one…See ya soon…Linda
So glad to hear is feeling better. Hoping he gets to go home and enjoy the holiday. We will be praying along with the girls for a Christmas Miracle! Love you both to the moon and back. Xoxo
Love all the pics especilially the dark hair ones. Lol