What a day! When Franklin went to sleep last night, he was talking about trying to eat some tomato soup tommorrow. Well a few temporary stumbling blocks kept that from happening but tommorrow is another day. The 4 a.m. bloodwork came back with white counts <300, platellets - 12,000. Franklin felt the drop, he was achey, feverish, sore throat and just generally listless. Emory docs. and nurses went to work. They started him on IV fluids which included assorted antibotics to cover all possible infections and ordered platellets. Small amount of morphane was given to ease the discomfort. Needless to say Franklin was in the bed and even admitted he did not feel good. (One of the few times he has made that statement so we all knew he felt really awful.) NO Walking today just lots of sleeping.
This afternoon his blood pressure dropped very low when he tried to get up, with the help of the nurses and a quick call to the docter things settled down until he tried to get up again and the same thing happened. Thank goodness he probably won't remember a lot but I won't soon forget it. A visit from the doctor and some more antibotics got things under control again. They are monitoring continuously and he is much more comfortable.Even though today's events were hair raising, the medical staff say that these conditions are not particually uncommon. Blood pressure is still low along with elevated temperature but with prayers, this wonderful medical team, confidence and determination tommorrow WILL be a better day. Maybe even some tomato soup.
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Sounds like a heck of a day. Hang in there Aimee and Franklin.
Love, Teresa, Mike, Addison and Lily
Extra Prayers go up for you today:for those birthday cells to really kick in, counts to climb and tomatoe soup for the body and soul!
Ann
Hey ya'll,
The news of yesterday sounds scary. Hopefully the events of today will unfold to a less stressful and improving experience. I just wanted to let you know that the dogs and the house are doing good. Slate and Wolf are two of the most affectionate and sweet dogs i have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Slate's love rubs will straight knock you over if you are not ready. Wolf is as equally affecitonate. I will be looking foward to news of progress as Franklin pulls out of this portion of the treatment.
Bobby
Hi Ya'll,
We've had ya'll on our minds all day today (and everyday).
On my way to Forsyth, I stopped by to see your pups and Bobby was just leaving, so we got to meet each other. Wolfe and Slate had lots of kisses, so here are some for ya'll - XOXOXOXOXO!! (some more slobbery than others)!
Saw several folks in town and gave updates on the Adventure. I still have several people to call and give updates also.
Jay and T.J. came down today to get his deer stand. I emailed him at work how to log onto the Blog. Don't know why I didn't think of that sooner.
It's 2am now and I'm not the least bit sleepy - but wait till tomorrow - it will hit me then, I'll bet! Hope ya'll get some good rest and remember just like you said, Tomorrow is Another Day.
Linda
Hi, Franklin and Aimee. Sounds like you had a heck of a day on the 14th. Our prayers our with the both of you. Linda has been spreading the word of your blog address at church, so hopefully you will be hearing from more friends at Christ UMC. We are passing updates from the blog and everyone is sending their prayers for the birthday cells to really kick in and do the job! Hope today is a better day for you both. Get some rest. Soul is good for the soul, God is watching over you, keep the faith. - Love in Christ, Linda and Herb Daniel
Aimee & Franklin, I was heartbroken when I heard about Franklin last Friday. I was at a meeting in Macon for the library and meet Marilyn Smith and I told her I knew you both and she told me the news. After not reaching anyone by phone, I called Lauren and she told me about the Blog. I have put your names on our prayer list at church. I wish I could do something more to help you both. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Love ya, Peggy Harvey
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