Wednesday afternoon

Hi everybody! Wanted to update you on how we are doing today. Steve has done pretty well considering the pain and suffering he is enduring. (I think how hard it was for me to have my wisdom teeth out and cannot image how he handles all of this!) He has tried swallowing, but his tongue is just too swoolen. He cannot get the liquid past the tongue in order to get it down his throat. 

This is very typical. If you remember the last time, in May, he had a feeding tube put in through his abdomen. We decided not to do that this time because it caused more trouble than it was worth. We have asked if he can have a tube put in through his nose (a common procedure I'm told) in order for him to get the liquids and medicines down so he doesn't have to push himself to try to swallow. We are waiting to see the doctor this evening to find if this is a possiblity. With the feeding tube he would be able to be at home, resting in his own bed, which he prefers, of course.

Thanks for all the calls, well wishes, cards, and prayers! I'll update again when I know more.