Ryan is in the hospital overnight, and the treatment is going as expected (at least went Davianna and I left @ 7:30). He was in good spirits, and I pray that he has a good night. I know that it will be rough on both Mirjan and him, but I hope that they can get some rest, and that Ryan doesn't get too sick. Last time, I thought he was on pace for a good night, but it turned out to be really rough. He didn't get the CT scan today, so that might happen tomorrow. We also found out that the doctor wants to do an MRI, so that will be another outpatient visit in the next couple of weeks. We're praying that the scans return positive results.
Mirjan has been a trooper today. She arrived at the hospital on ELT time, and she will stay there overnight. I know that she was getting tired, so I expect her to take a nap tomorrow, which will be well deserved. Oh, this is just for my memory....Mirjan and elevators...hmmmm.
I left work and picked up Davianna from school about 1:00pm, and we headed up to the hospital. Pops and Elise were already there with Emma, so it was a full house. We were in and out of the toy room, went for a walk in the courtyard, and watched tv in the room. Mirjan made friends with another family several weeks ago. They have a daughter that was diagnosed with cancer about the same time Ryan was, and they also have a two year old that was then diagnosed with lukemia. The girl's cancer is all over, and there is not much that they can do for her here, so she will be going to Houston. Anyway, Mirjan took all of her nail painting supplies and painted her fingernails today. It was an amazing job, and the girl was really happy. Lord, please bless their family and be with them.
Pops and Elise took Emma home around 4, put her down for nap, then bath, dinner, etc. Davianna and I went downstairs where a group of UT business school students were helping children with origami. Davianna picked the most difficult flower, and they eventually figured out how to make her one. It was really nice. Then they made her a crane, and then Ryan and Mirjan joined us. They made Ryan a super cool dragon, an eagle, and a hawk. They were really nice and showed genuine interest in the kids. God's love displayed.
The physical therapist came by today and performed several tests on Ryan. She said that the chemo affects the joints, so she wanted to see if Ryan would need further evaluations and/or physical therapy. After testing his strength in his wrists, ankles, seeing how fast he could sit down and get up, watching him write, and then hop and jump, she said that she wouldn't be seeing us again. Thank you, Lord!
An unusual thing happened today. Ryan was on the couch in the hospital room playing an ipod game, and I guess as he was getting comfortable, his movements caused the IV connection to break. I saw it and went to get the nurse. When we came back in, not only did the connection come apart, but blood was dripping out on the floor. The nurse immediately clamped the IV, cleaned it, put in a new connection, and Ryan was back in business. We have been doing this for several months and this was the first time that has happened. The last thing you want to see when your son is hooked up to two IV machines is blood on the floor around him. Now I'm paranoid about making sure there is always enough slack in the line when he is moving around.
Mirjan and Davianna went across the street for dinner, while Ryan and I played at the toy room and then ordered dinner for Ryan (which he didn't eat). When they returned, Davianna, Ryan, and I went to movie night. There was an organization that had a gift basket and a balloon for all of the kids. We watched about 45 minutes of "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs," and then went back to the room. Soon after we returned, Davianna and I headed home. She fell asleep in the car, and I carried her up to the room. We all played with Emma for a while, and then I put her to sleep. She was a lot of fun this evening.
Here are some more pictures from Pops' camera (Mirjan has plenty more, so I'll have to get those tomorrow):
Emma found a friend!
Father, please be with Mirjan and Ryan tonight and provide them strength and comfort. Ryan needs you on these nights, so let him feel your presence and guide him through the treatment. I ask that you minimize the side affects and let Ryan get some needed rest. Be with the nurses and doctors as they care for him throughout the night. I ask that the treatment be safe and effective. Father, we have given you our anxieties, and have faith that the scans will show no signs of cancer as your healing continues on this journey. I ask that you also be with the family with two children in the hospital and the outlook is not good. Bless them, comfort them, and guide them. I thank you for Mirjan's heart and caring for others as she took the time to show your love today to others, even as her own son was undergoing treatment. Father, I ask that you continue to heal my little boy. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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