Hello. It's been another long day. They are all starting to run together. Mark is hanging in there and being such a trooper. He had the in and out catheter earlier today, but still couldn't urinate later this evening and was getting uncomfortable. They offered him another in and out catheter or one that stayed in and he opted for the one that stayed in if that tells you how miserable he felt. They got out over a liter of fluid, so he really needed it.
Later, he spiked a temperature to 103.1 and then it came down to 101. They had to give him Tylenol down his NG tube and clamp it for 30 minutes so he could absorb some of the medicine. He was timing the 30 minutes and wanted the suction hooked up immediately. He was extremely nauseated. His temperature was down to 100.4 the last time they checked him. He does have a urinary tract infection and they've ordered IV antibiotics. Hopefully once they get them going, he will start feeling better.
Matt is staying the night with Mark tonight. Eugenie, Mom and I just came back to the Family House around 11pm. We're all pretty worn out.
Mark made it for 3 walks today in the halls. He didn't get in his 4th, but we gave him a little slack since he developed the fever and all. He really wants the tube out and is still using sign language and gestures as much as possible because his throat is that sore. They will give the tube another trial of being off of suction tomorrow to see how he does, but it looks like the tube will be in at least tomorrow and possibly longer.
Brent and Kathy have been quite busy taking care of Calen, Colton and Emily. They are constantly on the run and I think they're pretty worn out back in Auburn.
Continue to pray for Mark's healing. We appreciate all the love and support. God bless!!!!
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