Well, if it isn't one thing its another. Ralph came back from a walk, and fell down on to the floor bumping his head. So, it was off for another scan of the brain to make sure he didn't start a new bleed. They said the bleed was the same size as it was when we came in but that it looked like there might be some new blood so he will have another scan tomorrow to make sure it stays the same size. He is on total fall precaution so I am saying tonight to help him. He said that he is fine and that he is not in pain. Never mind the goose egg he has on the back of his head. I think he must have a high tolerance for pain. About the GvHD, he is starting to reintroduce foods one at a time to make sure his GvHD doesn't flare up again. So far he has had broth, crackers, and tonight apple sauce. You know if its OK if diarrhea doesn't happen, there is no pain, or no vomiting. Tomorrow we may add rice! This is a very slow process and before Ralph fell the Dr. was saying that we would be pushing Thanksgiving. We are starting to realize what they meant when they said we would have a new normal. GvHD may be always with us and when it flares up it will mean long hospital stays. We are praying that because the match was 9 1/2 out of 10, a male, and a young (19 yr.old) that Ralph's GvHD will get better with time.
Please continue your prayers, It seems so long since we have seen you all and you are all missed so much. We want to come home, but I am not ready to second guess Gods plans for us so we will just keep on keeping on. Your cards and letters mean so much to Ralph and I thank you.
Sharen
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