Physically, Mike is doing okay.  He went to physical therapy this morning.  He hasn't had any vomiting episodes today.  He has eaten well and kept everything down (cream of wheat, clam chowder, a few boiled shrimp, a tiny portion of pot roast and gravy, and a tad of apple pie)

But, Mike is having some difficulty otherwise.  We both are. 

For Mike, the quality of life he feels he's living right now is weighing on him heavily.  Since July, he can do very little for himself anymore.  His strength is used up just shifting his body to get more comfortable.  Dressing, getting in and out of the car, even walking more than a few feet, takes the breath out of him. He's sad he doesn't have any energy to play with his grandsons. He hasn't been able to drum or work in his workshop.  He's realizing the ammonia level in his blood is causing him to not remember blocks of time, conversations, etc., and it's frightening him.  He's very down and some moments are incredibly difficult for both of us when he opens up and shares what he's feeling. 

Thank you for coming to our Blog and being committed to pray for us.  You are a blessing to Mike and I to interceed on our behalf.