That's What Friends are For

Day 51- Sunday, Andrew got up and walked out his door around to a window. Then we took him for a ride around the hospital. The surgeon decided that he would solve his nausia problem today. They did a lower GI scan. It showed that because of weight loss there is bile backing up into his stomach. The long and short of it is that they can increase his feedings up to 3,000 calories / day. As he gains weight, it will correct itself. He also needs to sit up for longer periods. Sitting up is the hard part. Just think about how weak you get after you've been sick. It is quite a challenge for Andrew. Mike and Connor stopped in. Then John, Matt, Ethan, McKinsey, Adam and Josh took turns visiting. Then Taylor, Camille, and Cody came to cheer Andrew up. That's what friends are for! The hard part about rehabilitation is having the will to fight your weak body. Earlier today, we had the sacrament brought to us in Andrew's room. He wanted to take it but couldn't because of his eating restrictions. Right now he can only have enough water to get his pills down. It is hard for Andrew to feel happy at this point. We try to assure him that every day he is moving closer to his goal to get back to his life. Andrew loves his friends. He can't wait to get out of here. It is our hope that he will be home in time for Thanksgiving. I will learn how to give shots this week. I will practice on Aaron. Just kidding! We are so blessed in so many ways.