A better day today!

Tom had a much better day today, and we are all so thankful for your constant prayers!

This morning Tom's parents arrived and Tom knew exactly who they were.  I got there and he knew me as well.  He was awake and alert, had gone to the bathroom (with assistance) and was asking for drinks of water.  Doc came in and spoke with us.  I asked to see the CT scan from Wednesday since I've seen all of Tom's previous scans, I wanted to see this latest one with my own eyes.  It wasn't pretty.  It was obvious to me (a non-expert reader of CT scans) seeing the big grey blobs where they shouldn't be.  They are all surrounding Tom's abdomen up and down his spine on the inside (not backside of his spine).  The melanoma is in the lymph system causing the nodes to swell significantly, which in turn, causes a great deal of pain and discomfort.  We're still trying to find a good pain management plan to help Tom feel better and not be so confused.

Tom took good naps today, and his best buds come up to visit.  He was in and out, but this afternoon he really had some fun with us.  Our real Tom came out giving the nurse a hard time, saying odd stuff, and realizing it, but making us all laugh.  I about pee'd my pants at one point.  He gave me a funny look trying to figure out what the heck was wrong with me, why I was laughing like that.  I told him he was being silly and making me laugh, and I thanked him for that.  A couple of times Tom woke and we could tell he wanted something.  When asked, he said, "My Mom...?"  Melt my heart!  He wanted his Mom!  Later in the afternoon he asked where his mom and dad were.  I explained they were here and they will be back in the morning, it's ok, get some rest.

This evening Jason and Ava arrived in town.  Nathan and Ava had fun meeting and being goofy together.  Ava had a long day traveling and she was getting tired of my camera. I loved seeing these two together!  Two of the cutest kids ever!!

Jason and Ava

what a Daddy's girl!

Ava is just 4 days older than Nathan, and lucky Ava seems to have inherited her Mama's height gene.  Poor Nate's Mama doesn't have this gene-make-up.

What a doll!  I am in love with her!

Nathan suddenly decided to give Ava an unexpected hug.

AWE!!!!

Ava's holding Nathan back from squirming.  Thanks for the help, darling!

Riding the tiger, yeah!!

Sweet little loves   xoxoxo

After everyone was gone, Nathan and I headed up to the hospital to see Daddy before we all went nite-nite. Nathan repeated what I reminded him.  "Dada sick," "Dada hurt," "Dada ha-pi-tal" (hospital).

Tom was glad to see little dude and Nathan was sure glad to see his Dada, too.  We stayed for a little bit, Nathan gave Daddy a nite-nite kiss and we headed back home.

Tomorrow Papa will come play with Nathan for a while, then Gma Sheila will pick up Nathan for lunch and nap before Auntie Sasha gets into town.  We'll have a busy weekend, but all bases are covered.  I'm looking forward to Jason coming up to see Tom.  He knows Jason is in town now and looking forward to seeing him as well.

Nite all.  Thanks for your wonderful prayers, and all the help that's been going on.  I appreciate and love you!

xoxo,
Roxanne