Parker's school was taking class pictures on the 14th so we discussed it with the pediatrician to see if it would be OK to "dash in & out" to take the picture. He indicated that sometimes we need to 'feed the spirit'! The day before he was having a lot of anxiety about going and I finally realized that it was because of being on oxygen. He was afraid the kids would make fun of him, which they wouldn't but I couldn't convince him of that. I assured him that we would leave it in the truck so it would be close by if he needed it. The secretaries of the school met us at the Kindergarten door so that he wouldn't have to walk so far. They had a bottle of Dennis Dolphin water for him! Parker was always one of their best customers in the mornings to buy water. The class gave him a "hip, hip, hooray" as he got into the cafeteria! They were so excited to see him and Parker was too! It definitely was a great moral booster for Parker!
Spring break is here so we are renting movies and taking walks while the weather is nice. Rain is suppose to move in later this week. Kalyn, Parker's sister, is in San Francisco for spring break with her friend Claire and her Dad, Kevin. A big thanks to Kevin for being a trooper taking 2 girls shopping and sightseeing!! We're glad to see Kalyn getting to have some fun! This has definitely been a trying time for her also.
Parker's tutor for the homebound program started this week. His second grade teacher, Mrs. Watson, is the tutor. Parker is very excited about working with her and most of all doing school work! We are getting back to a more normal schedule, no more staying up late to watch movies.
UPDATE FROM DOCTORS APPT.
Xray looked better, fluid is gone or almost gone. As far as the damage to the lungs that is still present in the lungs and it will be a while before we start to see improvement. The doctor lowered the level on his oxygen so hopefully in a few weeks he will be off oxygen! Hooray! We brought up the question about possibly getting back to school and he indicated that he may be able to return, half days at first, in about 3 weeks. We will see the doctor briefly next week to see how Parker is doing at the lower level of oxygen and then again in 3 weeks. Great news!!
Have a blessed and safe week (for those of you traveling over spring break). Love, Kay
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3 comments:
Kay, I'm glad you got good news from the doctor. That's neat that Parker's tutor is a previous teacher. I bet he was excited. Take care! Parker's in our prayers!
Love,
Karen H.
So glad to hear that God is providing in so many special ways. My prayers continue for Parker and your family.
Shell (from Canada)
Way to go, Parker! I'm so happy to hear your progress. How exciting that must have been to see your school friends, too. Prayers and hugs,
Carrie Helm
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