Improvement

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Good morning. Dad continued very weak throughout the day yesterday. He took no food; only water. He said lots of goodbyes. Father Louie kindly offered to spend the night with Peter. I got a good rest in his apartment. Quite a difference a night can make. When I arrived, breakfast was in front of Dad on the bed, the back raised up, and he had eaten more than he had on Sunday (maybe a little too much, he later said). His face was brighter, his voice clearer; skin still very yellow. He was able to hold the phone and speak with one or two people. After breakfast he slept for a while and is visiting some again.

This morning’s bilirubin level, 16.9, is down a little from yesterday’s 18.3. The nurses have told us the doctor will be in soon. I will send another update when we have more insight on where things might be headed.

Thanks for many prayers and communications of love.

-Duane