Sunday, December 21, 2008

Dec. 21, 2008 Sunday 4, yes 4, days till Christmas

It's almost here, people!
Merry Christmas to all of us

Saturday started with will having an EKG done which took about an hour. Then after walking around the unit once he did some leg exercises. They are still giving his antibiotics for his infection. The doctor that takes care of these things came in the afternoon and took out his dialysis catheter. It was a major production, you know Will, he can't do anything easy. So it had really grown around the tubing so the doctor (warning: sick part here) had to cut it off his skin. It took about an hour and half. The doctor said that it usually isn't like that. Go figure. So it's out and now they will wait and see if the infection leaves.

Dr. Cahill came by and told Will that the big vascular surgeon is back on Monday and then all of them will powwow and figure out a plan for Will. I know that they have to put a new temporary catheter in so he can have dialysis on Monday. That's about it so far. We will keep everyone informed.

There's supposed to be another storm in tomorrow, Sunday. Brent, Stacee, and Whitney Clark came by because they fly out tomorrow to San Diego because they are one of the lucky people that get to go and watch the big BSU game. They are going to stay and play on the beach for six days. They were up here tonight when Will got his first Pepsi in three months. He said "sweet." I don't know if that means it was too sweet or s w e e t like the kids say for something good. Anyway he also had a little bit of pudding and he hasn't thrown up either thing. Way to go, Will.

Christ's birthday is just around the corner. I hope we are all celebrating in the right spirit. It has nothing to do with shopping malls. (This is coming from a person who needs to start her shopping soon). So have fun and love one another.
God bless

p.s. My dad thinks I might be trying to write books some nights so I'm going to try to keep it shorter. I love you, Dad.


4 comments:

Culley's said...

1st X-mas present early- Pepsi!!!
Bet you enjoyed that.
Wishing you all the very best and a Merry X-Mas from the Culley household!!! Many prayers going your way.

Dixie said...

ALRIGHT YOU FINALLY GOT A PEPSI. IT JUST TOOK GOING BACK TO UTAH TO DO IT. WAY TO GO. NOW IF THAT DARN INFECTION WOULD GO AWAY AND YOU CAN GET ON WITH YOUR SURGERY.
DON'T WORRY TERI, YOU HAVE 3 DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE.

DIXIE

Dan and Evelyn Peterson said...

I sent a Christmas card but with my speed it probably will not be on time. Have a very merry Christmas. When your family are all together in Christ, it is always merry and blessed. We are praying for you all as the new year begins.
Love ya
Dan and Evelyn

Candice said...

Will sorry I'm not there to help take care of you on this stay. That sucks about the IV's needing to come out. At least they caught it now instead of later.

I'm teaching at Deer Valley and Park City thru January 8th. I'll be down on Dec. 23, so I'll try and stop by the hospital then. Hope all is well, and I'll see you soon.