After four days in the hospital Aaron is home convalescing. He still has some air in the lining of his lung that needs to go away, but it hasn't increased in size for a couple of days therefore the doctor felt good about letting him come home. He needs some supplemental oxygen and time to let his body heal from being poked, prodded, and cut. Not surprising he's a little sore after this procedure. We hope to get results in a week.
Is seems like we just figured out how to control Aaron's nausea and were getting him to gain weight when a wicked rash showed up and with it extreme pain. It is a side effect of one of the new drugs. We knew of this side effect, but didn't know how extreme it would become. He had me try multiple creams and ointments to control it and maybe that contributed to it getting out of control. Treating the rash consists of him sleeping his days away while the skin heals and also holding off on the new drug until the rash is under control. I requested to have IV fluids at home so he doesn't dehydrate. Eating is another worry AND getting all the layers of cream we slathered on is an additional worry. I work on wiping the layers away to get down to the raw, red skin. Cancer just isn't pretty. He does not complain and is thoughtful even in his extremities. It was our daughter's birthday this week and I went to check on Aaron and in his hand was a ten dollar bill he had got...
Thinking about your beautiful family today! Loved the pictures from your church history trip and Hawaii trip!! How fun!! Sorry to hear of Maddie's pneumonia and Aaron's needle biopsy. Hope all goes well. Man,many prayers! Your faith, strength, and testimony always astound me! The happiness your family shows in the face of such trials really is uplifting! Kirsten
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