Update Friday July 6

Update July 6

We appear to be nearing the finish line, but let's keep going strong until we complete the race of getting out of the hospital safely.

The neck drainage was very low Thursday night (a good thing).  It appeared to increase a little during the day, but that may be due to the body creating more saliva during the day; the time of measurement including whether every 12, or every 10-14 hours; and how often the tube running from her neck to the drainage appendage is "primed".  She is
also starting to feel hungry.  It has been now over 10 days without eating; I am sure that they do not want to put in a feeding tube so
close to her healing.

Her mental state and attitude is very positive and she is focused on healing and coming home safely. She has also had some visitors that have given her a lift.  That's good, but we also want to make sure she rests this weekend and lets the healing complete.

Please pray for:
Her body to continue to fight off any infection, and God's hand to
protect her from any infection
Her esophagus to heal fully by the expected swallow test Monday
Her focus to remain on healing and her not to be discouraged by being in
the hospital so long and her hunger
The wisdom of the doctors and nurses, and nursing assistants helping
her.

Thank you

Russell & Diana