NG tube did not provide much relief for Rich so out came the tube. After two tough nights of basically not sleeping Dr. Maldini got a pain meds doc to do a consult with Rich. I came in on the beginning of this visit and wow......Rich was very excited. He found someone who really spoke his pain language. So..this is a good thing. His stomach is still distended, he is getting nutrition via iv TPN (looks like clear orange bug juice) and they throw in some lipids for a balanced meal. We need a better nutrition plan for sure. I can't catch doc in his early am visits but can text Rich who relays concerns. This doc is pretty real about keeping things focused. The real goal is chemo. Chemo pts need to eat. Rich needs to eat. Rich has other activities going on. The Lord is presenting him with people to reach out to and pray. He is always willing and ready to do whatever comes his way. Interesting ministry and so personal. I am remembering the words spoken over Rich a few years back with a prophet from Australia was visiting. He told Rich he would have a healing ministry. Rich is active in the prayer ministry at church but this is something far more reaching.
The kids had a pretty good time at the hospital last night. Suz assisted with the shower/shave. He was too tired yesterday afternoon for his daily shower but was very ready by 6 pm. I got to speak to Rich's mom a couple days ago. I will only give her the brightest of the reports. She has enough to deal with being so far away. We have a multitude of people praying, a very smart/ compassionate doc team and nurses.
Another trip is at hand. Vegas is scheduled from Dec 12-17th. We really want him to go with us. I put off canceling his ticket in hopes of some solutions to the immediate issues. The kids will have so much fun there...so many shows and bright lights.
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