Saturday, March 29, 2008

The Days Roll On

This has been a bad week. Joshua tried to go to church on Easter Sunday and was so weak that he couldn't sit up for class. I had a prompting to check on him and found him about to collapse. I carried him to the couch and the effort made him throw up. However being Josh he did not want to go home and ended up sleeping on the couch in the foyer during church. After that he just kept getting weaker and weaker. He has now lost 12 pounds and has no energy. On Tuesday we went to the clinic for fluids and then on Thursday they decided he needed to be on an IV all the time. They are giving him fluids with a little potassium continually now. It has helped some, he is more alert and has eaten a few bites too. However today his teacher came to give him a test and just that short time wore him out and he is sleeping as I write. We have brought a matteress down to the family room because he wants to be where the family is. That way in the day time he can sleep or relax with everybody there. He sleeps in our room at night so we can help him. The fluids make him have to go in the night and he can't go by himself with all those tubes and the backpack. We set up another bed there. So now Josh has 3 beds and just takes his pick.

I have to offer special thanks to the girls in my church. They came over yesterday and cleaned the house. It takes all our energy to get Josh to appointments and do the basic nessesities around the house. We have been working on a garden in the front yard to plant roses in. I thought it would be great if Josh picked his own bush and then when he is doing his chemo this summer he can watch it bloom. I probably should have been cleaning not working on flowers but we need things to look forward to and get excited about. Also the kids don't get out enough and I see signs of cabin fever! It is good to listen to them yell and see them running up and down. We are truly grateful that we have such good friends to help us during this hard time. We hope all is well with your families. God Bless You

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

We love you all! Joshua has to be one of the most faithful and dedicated "warriors" we have ever known! To want to be at Church, even if it is hard, painful, and draining is a lesson to us all. Our prayers are with each of you wonderful Jones'! Joseph, Daniel, and Ammon constantly pray for their friend from across the miles. They also want Josh to know that they think he looks cool! 11,9,and almost 7 year old boys KNOW cool, and JOSH...DEFINITELY brave, cool, and completely AWESOME!
With Lots of Love,
Michael, Nancy,
Joseph, Daniel, and Ammon

Tamee said...

Ruth, I wish I was there to help. I'm so glad you blog. Tell Josh we love him, and to be strong. We are so proud of his commitment to try and always do the right thing, even when he does feel well. He is an obedient and faithful boy. We love you, miss you and appreciate you.

Lanae said...

i'm am so greatful for your RS who can help you when we are so far away! thanks for the post and the update. give joshua a big hug for us. love you
lanae