Gaura l. 'Whirling Butterflies' from the office.

A quick post before running home. I just returned from the hospital
visiting Will. He was awake for the first time since starting his
dialysis yesterday. He was looking better but still not well. They
started his second cycle of dialysis and a blood infusion during my
visit.

I find great comfort and therapy in photography. I so appreciate
that outlet especially during trying times. It along with your kind
words, thoughts and prayers mean so much to me as well as my sister,
brother-in-law, nephew and whole family.

Here is the latest update in their words:

Here's the daily dose of Will news...

He started his first wave of dialysis yesterday around
3:30. He was having a little discomfort from it so
they gave him the smallest dose of morphine possible.
It took immediately- his little body became very still
and he was able to get some MUCH NEEDED solid rest.
In fact, since yesterday at 4:00 he has probably only
been awake 1 1/2 hours. His vitals are checking
perfect so there is no alarm for the large amount of
sleep- it's just his bodies way gaining energy and
getting better. The dialysis treatments last 20-24
hours- and the first one ended around noon today.
They then came with a whole new round and he is
currently taking his second dose. With each round,
toxins are being taken out of his body in hopes of
restoring kidney function. Once there are signs, they
will cut back on the frequency/time of treatments.
Also, his platelet count was decreasing again and some
other levels that shouldn't be decreasing... so he is
at currently taking his 2nd blood transfusion which
should end by 4:30. Hopefully this will be the last
needed transfusion!

I think God has a great sense of humor.... and we need
to pray for pee pee for Will! I am so looking forward
to changing that wet diaper! Continue to pray for
rest, comfort and gaining strength. Every day seems a
little better than the last. We appreciate all the
kind gestures through emails, visits, food, phone
calls, etc. But the prayers, by far, mean the most.
We know there are people in numerous states praying-
and have found our family on SEVERAL church prayer
lists all over the country. We can feel it! We are
glad to have the Great Healer on our side and continue
to be faithful to His plan.

Until the next update- John & Sarah