Monday update

Hello from Nathan and family on 1/23/06. Just a quick update – the doctor reported that Nathan’s blood cultures showed a bacteria so he has been started on a high powered antibiotic. She thinks that is what is causing the fever. This evening, he’s had only a low grade fever which is an improvement from yesterday. Nathan also had a scan of his chest and head today. We were thankful to hear that the fungus in the lung has stayed about the same size – it could have increased in size since his white count is very low. He continues on morphine and I.V. nutrition due to his sore mouth, esophagus, and stomach. That probably won’t heal until his stem cells start producing blood cells. The present he opened today from his sunshine box, was a puzzle. He and mom put it together.  So, thanks for your continued prayers for strength and healing. Tim and Carol