Day 329 - Waiting patiently

Ryan had a great day today, playing with his new Lego set.  We have scheduled the biopsy (again) for tomorrow (Friday), so hopefully all will go well.  The team has the ICU room ready, in case something goes wrong.  If there are minor issues, he will hang out for a few days.  But, if all goes well, they have suggested that they might let us go back to the apartment as early as tomorrow night...

So far, all of the cultures from the lung flush yesterday are negative (that is good) and hopefully, they will remain that way.  The one we are worried about (Aspergillus) won't be back for a few days, but with no symptoms, we are optimistic.

Thank you all for the continued prayers and good thoughts!


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  1. Lois HillMarch 15, 2018 at 11:13 PM

    Have been praying for a good biopsy, will continue to do so. Have to be optimistic!! and you won't need that ICU room, but if you do, praying it won't be for long and he will be back at the apartment.
    LUV U all

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