Brief Update

Our intentions were to have Terry write on the blog and mention his talks about the Hope Lodge at the Survivor Reception (Relay for Life) and another event he was able to speak at. Then we were going to post some of the Relay for Life ~ Loads of Hope team pictures. We will do that at another time since too many other things have come up. Also we wanted to let those of you who only get info from the blog be updated.

Shannon last posted on April 20th. Well, that afternoon Sam was admitted into Highlands Regional Medical Center with pneumonia. Since that time he is still in the hospital and they have had to take fluids off his lung 3 times and have had two surgical procedures to insert a drain that is hooked to a tank to remove the fluids. The fluids continue to build even with the drain. Sonya and Shannon have taken turns at work and staying with Pop during the day and Terry has been doing the night shift so someone is there at all times. He has a fentanyl pain patch on and he also can get some other pain meds (dilaudid) when he needs it. When the fluid starts building it causes the pain to increase.
He has been able to tolerate some solid foods (no steak at this time) which has been a blessing.

We will write more when we get a chance. Remember God is good and He has the perfect plan.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10

Toni