Jim is doing better. The radiation has helped his breathing ability. He fired Hospice - said they complicated things too much and that I do a much better job than they did. I had to agree to some point as it may just be too early; his Dr. is amazed at his strength and she agreed that she may have been premature to count him out yet - he is moving around a little and he said they could come back when he is bedridden; so for now, he is stable. I'm changing his bandages in his wound from the MRSA staff infection. They had me stop his Vincamyacin as his levels are way too high, so waiting to hear back from what to do next. I can still see the MRSA on the silver nitrate packing that I do every day. My spirits are higher than last week; if we can keep his fever down and get rid of this MRSA, then maybe we'll get back to the new normal around here. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes; they are working:-)

Hugs to all,
Paula

I'm so glad the radiation is helping Jim's breathing. It sounds like you really are doing a great job. I had to smile at the news that Jim fired Hospice. Good for him! Hope you can see other improvements as well. And you can be sure that lots of prayers are going your way for both you and Jim. Prayers do work. I read some research where they had two groups of patients who did not know they were being prayed for. One group had prayers said for them and one did not. The group that was being prayed for had the quickest and best recovery. How about that! Paula - you are some awesome caregiver! Glad your spirits are up, too.

I also got a kick out of the firing of hospice. Now that is a firing one likes to hear about. I'm also so glad to hear that you are feeling better. Hoping for many more days of feeling better for both of you.