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White Cells up again
La Mar is continually growing stronger. He is eating on his own and able to wash an dress with a little help. He is looking forward to when he can go home. We are optimistic that it can be in the next few weeks. Once this infection is under control, perhaps he will be able to check out. Keep on praying!
Continual progress
La Mar is doing well at this stage. There isn't much news to report on a daily basis. The healing is slow, but steady right now.
He is having an MRI today to look at the area of the incision. Drew Harvey was in to visit yesterday and said La Mar looks the best that he has since he was admitted. La Mar was sitting up, crossing his legs, moving around, and talking, albeit with slurred speech.
Continue to lift everyone up in decision making of treatments and healing.
Steady Progress
La Mar has had a stable weekend. He continues to progress as he gains strength. He was able to do some therapy over the weekend and is eating well. He is still extremely tired after physical therapy. Pray for continued healing in all areas of his body and that balance, coordination and strength continue to return.
Eating better
La Mar has made great progress this week. He began eating pureed food the other day, and today he was started on a "soft mechanical" diet. This is food that is softer and in whole pieces. Rachel said he ate everything on his tray.
He is experiencing a burning in his legs that is quite painful. He is on pain meds for now. Also, he may have a yeast infection from the antibiotics and is now on a medicine for that. Please keep these two things in your prayers.
Rachel requests that we all remain patient in wanting to visit. La Mar is extremely tired after every therapy session and eating time, he falls asleep. Also, the doctors have advised a limit to visitors. But know that they appreciate every message and card that they receive.
La Mar still has a long way to go, but he has also come a long way since Mother's Day. Yeah, God!
Eating
La Mar started eating yesterday. It wasn't quite a steak dinner, at least not how we would eat. It was pureed food, but it was REAL food. He was able to handle a little from each meal.
Rachel said he is progressing and noticeably talking with more distinction. He still needs to practice that and getting his balance. La Mar's energy level is up and he was able to go to physical therapy three days this week so far and he is able to remain alert/awake more, but he is exhausted after a day of therapy. He appears to be sleeping good and able to wake up in the morning. Yeah!!!!!!!!!
Please keep praying. His white cell count was up some yesterday and the doctors are watching it to decide if it's just the body healing itself or if another infection is starting.
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