The day began a little crummy for Mike with him getting sick to his stomach.  Then after that was over with, he had a pretty good day.  He spent some more time visiting with his sister and brother-in-law.  I know Mike is enjoying their company very much, especially while I'm away at work.

The Home Health nurse came by to check Mike and she indicated his lungs were clear.  It is so hard for me to understand that, with the way he sounds at night coughing.  But, I'll take any good news we can get.

Mike bedsores are slowly improving.  Both nurses thought they were on the mend, and Mike seems like he has been in less discomfort from them.  This floatation pillow idea has been a life saver with these bedsores.  Mike carries it from room to room.

Monday, Mike's paracentesis is scheduled.  I'm hoping it will bring him the relief he's wanting and needing.  It's amazing how much fluid they can draw off from it.  It's unfortunate that its necessary to repeat again, but with a wonderful radiologist doing the job, Mike hardly thinks twice about getting it done.  We doubt the tube will be left in this time, since we had trouble with it pulling partially out last time, and causing some uncomfortable swelling.

I feel a pinch under the weather this afternoon/evening.  Hopefully a good nights rest will do the trick.  I would appreciate your prayers that this might only be my disease flaring, and that Mike will remain protected from catching any viruses.