Day 127 October 9, 2009

Friday-Long day at Sloan. We had a normal visit but he needed his IVIG, gammoglobulin. It is for his immune system. We talked about the diarrhea issue and he will be taking an antibiotic for a few days. It is not absorbed, just goes right to the gut so it should help him. We will start it in the morning. We met with the neurologists and they were happy with his progress. They are getting to know the real Cody since he was so out of it when they were treating him before. Cody's big concern is when can he drive again. The seizures and medicines are preventing him. We are going to try to get some kind of clearance for him.

We tried to see our little friend Patrick. We met him from NYU when he was just diagnosed with cancer. He had a tumor on his kidney so it was removed. He came to Sloan and we see him from time to time. Yesterday he had a portion of his liver removed. He and Cody call each other the favorite roommate. Cody wanted to see him but was not allowed. We went to leave a gift and he is in ICU but doing well, his mom emailed me to say. Please add him to your prayer list. He is this sweet 8 year old and has a rough battle ahead too.

Casey called tonight and it was hard to talk to him. He lost a guy in his platoon last week. Scary. I know Cody misses him and is worried. We are trying to work out Christmas plans.

I get off the phone and cry. I am trying to find out what I did to deserve so much pain to my heart? I will get through all of this but so painful. Thanks to everyone and continue to pray for Casey's safe return. xoxooxoxox