Sunday, February 17, 2008
No setbacks, slight improvement
Saturday was an ok day for Derrick. He continued to run a fever but the highs didn't last as long and he had longer periods of time where he had some energy and felt half descent. They changed his antibiotic to one from another family of antibiotics because the one he was on had a side effect of possibly causing fever. He received his first found of the new antibiotic last evening. We are hoping the switch will stop the fevers which are causing him to feel so badly. He did have a little more of an appetite and enjoyed some homemade shepherd's pie which was great comfort food. Derrick was moved back to the cancer wing yesterday, which is a good thing. He can take laps around the nurses station and get some exercise all the while impressing the nurses with his spirit and humor.
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HEY Derrick I just wanted to say hi and tell you that my husband and I are praying for you!!!
"He was in it when you first opened your eyes. He has sustained you through the night,greeted you with new mercies at morning's light, given you the breath of life, and promised to direct your steps until day's end." (from a book i am reading called today is your BEST day devotional thoughts bye Roy Lessin.)
Amanda Shaffer (wilson)
My family and I are thinking of you! Stay strong!
Love
Wesley D.
Hi Derrick, We are all praying for you and know God is with you and your family every step of the way.
God bless you and keep you,
Steve, Anne, Shane & Amanda
Burridge
derrick so gald to hear the good news about your bone marrow, also to hear about the shepherds pie. that was my favorite meal of any that i had while getting chemo, so much so that when your mom ask if there was anything else i needed i ask for another shepherds pie. it just occured to me now that there is another shepherd that is bringing you comfort at this time, continue to allow him to lead you thru this hard time. luv reg
Derrick, we're so thankful for the good news about the bone marrow biopsy! You're winning the battle, one small victory at a time. Keep fighting.
Mindy, you're doing a great job of supporting Derrick and are a testiment to the true meaning of love...being there for someone through the good times and the bad.
Jim & Donna, take care of yourselves too. Derrick needs you more now than ever. Don't neglect your own health, which I know is tough to do when your thoughts are on him every waking minute of the day.
Your family continues to be in our prayers! And thanks for the blog postings. It means so much to be able to follow Derrick's journey and also know that we are getting accurate information & updates.
God bless & comfort you!
Hi Derrick,
So happy to hear the good news about your test results. Prayer is amazing! I hope you are feeling better soon and can head back home. I dropped off the pillow shams and now your bed is complete and just waiting for you :) You are never out of our thoughts. We are here for you; day~night, small~big, we are just a phone call away.
Shine on,
Kim Wilson & Family
Hey Derrick!
Shepherd's pie is great comfort food. In spite of what Craig says, I really can cook! I'll find out some of your other favorite comfort food and make it for you.
Much love and prayers to you, Mindy and your whole family!
Michele
Derrick,
We are so thankful for the good news about your bone marrow biopsy.
I just wanted you to know that we have been keeping track of you through this blog and thinking about you constantly. Hope you feel better and can be back home soon.
You, Mindy and your whole family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Keep that positive attitude and you will beat this!
Love, Julie Rock & Family
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