This has been a nice Sunday for being in the hospital. Our mid-morning started off with having a sweet, Couple from the Huntsman Branch come in a offer us the sacrament. They were Brad and Emily. Emily was originally from Washington City and Brad went to Dixie High. It was fun to talk football and make some connections. Then Brad looked down at dad's blanket and saw a picture of the Brazil flag. He exclaimed that he served his missoin there and with further discussion found out he served just below where Matthew is serving now. Very small world. After receiving the sacrament, Gus asked Brad for a blessing. I was proud of this young man for being prepared to do so on a moments notice. He gave Gus a very conforting blessing, one that Gus needed for today going into a echcardiogram to check to see if his heart was damaged by the chemo. It was a very sacred morning having these two sweet people come into our room.
In the early afternoon, Stephen, the cardio tech came in. He got Gus set up for the echo. During the conversation, the talk lead to airplane and a marine base by Gus' elementary school and WaaLaa!!! This tech was from Kaneohe, Hawaii. This town is next door to Gus' hometown of Kailua Hawaii. He knew all about everything and anything Gus said. For the next hour, they 'talked story' all about Hawaii and these two neighboring towns and all the on goings and growth. It was a delight to have Stephen in our room. It was a feeling of 'home' for one hour.
We are still waiting for more test results. Everyone still has to dress in plastic garb to come into our room. We are hoping that will be lifted tonight pending some more results. Gus' fever has been down today, and his blood pressure is coming down. He is still on oxygen. Gus was given some steriods this morning and that medication seems to be a lot of help with some of the side effects Gus has.
I have to say as day 'plus 16' comes to an end, this has been a pleasant day. We count our many, many blessing and tender mercies we receive, and we feel those are a result from the faith and prayers of those that are offering them in our behalf. Thank you again.
I know that 'this too shall pass.....especially if we just keep the faith.". Sent with love and gratitude.........CaroLee
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