4/12/10
Taking Dad to Emergency Room as can no longer wait for outpatient testing. He now has shingles. Requesting prayer that they find the cause of the pain and some solution.
4/14/10
Dad has a tumor on his spine which is what probably caused the vertebrae to fracture in the first place, along with a couple other spots on his spine. Doctor is 99.9% sure it is cancer. He also has a case of shingles so they have him listed as contact isolation. Appreciate prayers for upcoming decisions: treatment/comfort/care and healing.
His pain is much better since giving him an anti-inflammatory steroid with the Tylenol. He is eating much better than he has in months but is experiencing some confusion.
4/15/10Dad had biopsy today. Results take 3 days. Today noticed bruise on left arm. Not sure why.
Tonight the nurse called cause he tried to get out of bed and fell. He appears to be all okay everything moves and no marks. I just talked to him. Must be feeling better because he hasn't tried to get up for a couple weeks.
I'm stressed, exhausted and my stomach is complaining so have been making short trips to hospital today. Hope to sleep in tomorrow. Told Dad I would not be in so early tomorrow because I'm very tired....
