ulncle chuck

Bev and I were with U. Chuck all day - he was admitted to the hosp. again this A.M. We knew he would go pretty low after the chemo, but were not quite prepared for just how low! They spent all day trying to find a vein so they could do bloodwork. Found one or two and got enough blood to do 2-or 3 small tests before the vein collapsed. We needed a good vein so they could do bloodwork to test clotting. Bev just called - they finally got one! They cannot do the parenthesis until they have his clotting ability. He is very uncomfortable with the new round of acides, so now they should be able to draw off fluid by tomorrow morning. I will go back to Swedish after dinner to check on him and then will probably stay again tomorrow, to see if they get it done.
Both Bev and I also met with Dr. Goodman. We had several questions and could never seem to find answers. The nurse asked if we wanted to talk to him and of course we said YES! Went over to is office and garnered as much info as we could. I was concerned about where he should go after leaving the hosp. or should we get a housekeeper or what should we try and plan to keep him safe. Dr. Goodman said - this is it in a nutshell- We will know by the end of this week as to what we need to plan. I asked about hospice - and he said - no - no need. He will either survive this week and continue to plan on him having more chemo. and take the beast and beat it, or he may not survive this week and I guess that would be end of planning. I don't know quite how else to explain this. For him to beat this, his liver has to kickstart very soon and then we can follow a more positive outlook. So I quess this might be the week for heavyduty prayers!
Right now Chuck is so sick - it's very difficult not to feel kind of discouraged, but I think we all feel the same way - I and all of us - refuse to throw in the towel! So all- send good thoughts and prayers and with us surrounding him he can't lose!
Love, Kathy