Day One Hundred Six

"Today is the National Day of Prayer, and most people think it's good to pray, but what is prayer anyway?  Chanting?  Reciting something from an old hymnal?  Could be.  But really simply, it's talking to God from your heart.  It could be on your knees by your bed or simply in your car on the way to work.  Prayer is the most transformative action you can take in your life.  Things happen when you pray."

I was very late to Ryan's treatment...about an hour....due to some surprises at work.  When I got there, Ryan had just finished some play therapy using the dolls, needles, syringes, etc.  So, I was just in time for his treatment.  Within 1 minute of getting the saline push, his breakfast and lunch were all over the table and floor....again!  I'm going to have to do some research on this as it doesn't make sense.  13 treatments without an issue and the last two resulted in immediate vomit volcanoes.  I talked to the nurse afterward, and she will talk to the doctor.  I wonder if the push is happening too fast.

Oh, Mirjan was holding him like a loving mother, and as a result, she was covered in some vomit too.  The rest of the time that we were at the doctor's office, people would sniff when Mirjan walked by and then gag a little bit.  :) 

Ryan's blood work was good, and the doctor said that he could go to the pool if he wanted.  So, I went back to work and they met some friends at the pool.  We all got home about the same time and then it was lawn mowing time, bath time, pizza time, and fun time. 

Father, thank you for a safe treatment today.  Thank you for the high counts, so that Ryan can continue to go out and have fun.  Thank you for the sweet kind comments and phone calls from Ryan today.  I ask that you continue to strengthen him and heal his little body.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen.