We’re busting out

First thing early this morning, Dr. Williams came in and kicked us out!  PRAISE THE LORD!  Dave’s WBC count was up to 2.8! And his platelets went up to 49!  They told us that on the Oncology Unit, if a patients WBC count goes up to 1, they do a happy dance and send them home!  We all know Dave is just an overachiever and a show off ;)  His vitals were all stable through the night and he was feeling the best he had felt since this admission, so they sent us home at 8am!  Dave is getting to take oral Levaquin at home, to help his system finish conquering that nasty infection.
We came home and got showered and Nuna brought the girls home.  We were so glad to see them and are so thankful that when they aren’t with us, we know they are getting loved on and being very well taken care of, along with having lots of fun!  That sure makes things a little bit easier during this time.
Dave actually had an appetite for some cheese bread, so you know what I did? I ordered him so dag on cheese bread!  I was SO happy to see him eating (that is something I never thought I would ever have to be happy saying, being that this family LOVES to eat)!!  After dinner, Poppy cut the grass for us and we all just hung out, played on the swing set, jumped on the trampoline (not Dave, he’s not feeling that good! HA) and wrote on the sidewalk with chalk!

This girl, all head and belly, discovered that spitting out her chewed up pizza on the trampoline was a blast!




This pretty girl of mine has been an absolute gem the past few weeks.  She is rolling with the punches and being such a trooper.  She is so sweet and compassionate.  I say all of the time, she is going to be a nurse (or something of the like) when she grows up because she is so caring.  She loves to tend to you when you are upset, hurt, etc.  She loves to “fix” boo boos and all of the compassion she has in that little 40lb body amazes me.  She has such a tender heart and a loving spirit.  I am so proud to be her mommy.




Just hanging out at home takes on a whole new meaning these days…


And I am thankful for every single one we have together.  But, don’t get me wrong.  Everyday is NOT full of rainbows and butterfly’s and smiles while we are at home.  There is still a lot of stress, multiple tears and the ever looming thoughts that never disappear.  I am trying to concentrate and meditate on His word and promises and rest in knowing that He has a plan, although I can’t even begin to understand it.

Progress

The girls and I woke up this morning, had our morning juice, played, cleaned and napped.  Mia wanted her nails painted while sister was sleeping, so that is what we did…


Her pick, Pink AND Blue!!!!

Poppy came over and brought us some groceries and then Nuna came to get the girls to spend the night!  And mama headed up to the hospital to see daddy!
When I got to the hospital, Dave was up and awake and actually laughing and smiling!!  That made my day :)  His mom and dad and my dad were also visiting.  Dave did have to get a platelet transfusion today because his platelets were down to 18.  BUT??  His WBC count jumped up to 0.48!!!  I never thought I would be so excited about a WBC count of HALF. OF ONE.  HAHA!
After his transfusion, he got his 2 IV antibiotics (Levaquin and Cefapime) and then he got up in the shower.  Dad went out and bought us dinner from Texas Roadhouse and we all sat around the bedside table and ate together!!  I was so proud of him for eating!!  I actually took a picture of it, but it came out black.  HA
Dad then left and Dave and I had a date night, playing cards and eating Nutty Bars!  LOL

No matter where I am at, or what the situation is, as long as I am with him, I am in my happy spot. 
Depending on his WBC and Platelet count in the morning, we may get to go home tomorrow!!!  Please pray for good lab results!!