OT: Tonight's update on son

Thanks Tabby!! I'm hoping for the same things - weather to stabilize, him to get off the meds and back to school with friends and band! Plus, we both need tons of sleep. I've been able to start making up my losses, but he's still on the steroid (lower dose) so he's still a bit hyper and not able to snooze as much as he'd like. Hopefully this weekend when no one has to get up early, he'll be able to sleep a bit longer. Susan

How strange....I posted a reply...and it didn't show up. Weird... So, I'll try it again. Thanks Tabby!! I'm hoping for the same things. But, most especially for him to be able to get some sleep. The steroids (lower dose) still have him pretty hyper so he's not able to get a lot of sleep. Hopefully this weekend when we can ALL sleep in, he will do better. Right now he shares a room with his brother and when I wake up Justin, I know he wakes up too - even though we TRY to be quiet.... Susan

First it didn't show up....and then it did!! How funny!! Susan

Thanks so much for taking the time to keep us updated on how you and your son are doing. It means alot to us. I have taken the PFT test, actually I needed it before having this surgery. They are not easy to do and if he did good with it, that is a good sign. Hope all of this is behind you soon. Continued prayers and good thoughts coming your way. Remember to take care of yourself too with all of this going on. Lots of love.....Gay

Thanks Gay!! Those prayers are so needed and appreciated. Thank you for all your concern and caring while he's been ill. I know I've been posting about it since New Years. Thank you all for not getting mad at me as I continued to whine about how horrible things have been here. You guys are the best of the best!! Susan

Susan, what woderful news. Matthew is now on the upward swing to recovery. Now we'll start praying that you have nothing but calm weather so matthew has no relapse. I know how releaved you must be. Especially w/ his spo2, pft's and cxr's to be so good is fantastic. God is wonderful. We'll keep praying for a speedy healing and recovery. Donna, sfy

Susan, I am so happy to hear it and the prayers to him for a speedy recovery sure do work. I'll pray for no relapses on his recovery!! You are great support as well. Big Hugs~~ Deanne

Deanne... Thanks for EVERYTHING! You've been wonderful thru all this. I don't think I could've made it thru without ya! BTW, Matthew was always impressed when he saw all the e-mails from you asking how he was doing. He thought it was neat that everyone here was so interested in how he's doing and that everyone wanted him to get well. It made him feel special. And, I have to say, it made me feel pretty special too. Thanks again!! Susan

You could not of said it any better...I don't think I could've made it thru without ya!! He is a special guy to go through all that he has lately!! If you are worried we are worried...end of story. It must be a MOM thing. You both are very special people along with the rest of your family...Your Hubby has a job that some would not brave to do but he does it daily. Hugs~~ Deanne

Deanne... I think you're right. It's a Mom thing. When a kid is sick, all the Moms rally around to worry, pray, think of things to do to help or amuse....and just generally be there for support. Aren't Mom's (and friends) FANTASTIC?? Thanks for the sweet words about the family. The hubby is a wonderful guy. Think I'll keep him. And, the sicko - uh, I mean Matthew - is pretty special too. He's had to deal with asthma his entire life. He's learned to adjust and stay positive thru it all. Even when he's so sick, he looks for ways to help me around the house within his limitations - like emptying the dishwasher when it kicks off. I'll hear something in the kitchen and there he is - just trying to help Mom, he says. What a sweetheart. He's also very appreciative of anything and everything I do. Especially when he's ill. I think then he sees all I do at home to make their lives as wonderful as I can. So, it makes him want to help me more. I could keep going about my darling family...but I'll stop now. Thanks again for your support thru everything. You are a great friend. Susan