Out of the hospital again!!! We got Mitchell's colon cleaned out and are monitoring the kidney stones , which the urologists say look like sludge. (I think we've utilized almost every department at Seattle Children's now, especially when Jackson sees a dermatologist and Eden goes to the GI specialist.).
Mitchell looks so good. Just two weeks ago he didn't have the strength to blow bubbles off the bubble wand, and last night did it with ease. His bad eye is opening up a little, which gets us excited. He is very weak on the left side still, but that will likely take a lot if therapy to repair. We feel so grateful to see progress, which boosts our hope. He began chemo on Monday. We were a bit nervous, and prayed for direction. After speaking with the doctor, we felt reassured. It is called timazolamide and is less concentrated than others. It is supposed to work well in conjunction with radiation. We were going to mix the drugs ourselves here, but tried having Mitchell swallow the five pills in applesauce first and he took them like a champ. He's amazing.
I visited the other family from our ward today and they are moving along quickly in their treatment. They seem to be adjusting well and taking things in stride. That's how these things go--you've just got to go day to day and take things as they come.
We hope to stay out of the hospital, and MIGHT even get to go home for a couple days at Christmas. My sister and mom left yesterday. We miss them. We feel so blessed how all has worked out for us and know the Lord is in control.
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