Paul's Update - 08/02/06

Dear Friends:

Paul had his blood test this morning. We now hope the results come back quickly. Paul has gotten steadily more lethargic for the last several days. Today was the worst. Dad had the most difficult time getting him out of bed and into the bathroom. Paul didn't even try to help and Dad practically carried him out of the bathroom this evening. He stayed in bed most of the day. He was able to sit in the recliner a bit and watch TV, Other than going to the doctor he wasn't outside today. It was nearly 100 degrees outside so he probably wouldn't have gone out anyway. I was reminded tonight that Paul has now been taking the medicines for just past ten days. It takes ten days before the medicine gets to it's greatest level and is considered stable. I pray that the reason for the lethargy is that he is really taking too much medicine and the doctor will be comfortable with reducing the Depacote to level him out. Tabby got a phone call today from the Medicaid social worker that she has been working with. Tabby didn't talk to her but she left a message to say that the nursing care we've been getting isn't completely covered by Medicaid. We are not sure if that means that Tabby will have to pay what Medicaid doesn't cover or not. If that is the case we will probably lose the nursing care since Tabby won't have the income to pay that! Oh brother ... another thing to deal with. Hopefully Tabby will talk to the social worker tomorrow and get the full scoop. As always we ask that you continue to pray for our strength and Paul's healing.


Love, Lynn & Carl