We received a call this morning at 8:30 telling us that the doctor could do the procedure earlier than scheduled. Because we hadn't given Dawson anything to eat since last night, he would be okay with the earlier time. They said that the procedure was now scheduled for 10 and we would like you here at 8:30. Oh, it is 8:30 - as quickly as you can safely get here. So, we shifted into a different mode and arrived at the hospital at 9. This was good because we didn't have to sit around waiting, while trying to keep Dawson's mind off of the food and drink he wanted.
He went through the procedure fine and the doctor will call us within the week with the results. We also have a follow-up appointment scheduled to discuss the next step. Dawson woke up quite agitated and was screaming at the nurse whenever she tried to touch him. He then started yanking on his wires and IV. She was trying to get the IV out as Dave and I are restraining him. He was screaming in her face, "No!" and "Bad." We all have some blood on us after this fiasco and Dawson later informed the nurse that she was a "bad guy." He is now sitting at home, watching television and may rest later.
We can not thank our family and friends enough for everything they have done to help us. Surprise meals, caring for David, cards and gifts, emails and phone calls, and many other things have been so encouraging through everything happening right now. We also know we have an army of prayer on our behalf, coming to the Father and asking for grace.
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Thanks for the update. May you all get some rest.
Jill
I am glad that you are all home. Hopefully Dawson will sleep well tonight from his ordeal. I hope that you and Dave get the rest that you both need!!!!
Susan
So glad to hear that the biopsy is done! We prayed for you today at Bible study. I've missed seeing you around. I hope that you are feeling somewhat better, and that the stomach bug will soon be past. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Love you!
I'm so glad things were earlier so you could be there this morning, Barb. Sounds like things were tough afterwards. Poor little guy. We do daily have you in thoughts and prayers. Keep taking things one day at a time, one breath at a time. Abba God is there carrying you.
Glad that the biopsy is over. It made me teary hearing Dawson's scoldings to the nurse! What a special little soul. You continue to be in my prayers.
Hi Barbara-
I'm sure you must be glad to have that biopsy over. So sorry for the trauma that it caused for Dawson- and I am sure for you and Dave as well. I will continue praying for those results and your continued radiation.
Rachel
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