Day 16

Joel's INR was 2 today, up a little but not yet where they want it. He woke up unhappy like last night but cheered some after talking to Papa on the phone. He said, "Papa, help! Come stay with Joel. Drive car. Get keys!"

His X-rays were a little better! He walked from his bed to mine and sat or napped there twice.


He struggled with coughing and trying to clear his throat again, wanting help, wanting the Bi-PAP mask but that's for sleeping now.

A happy surprise tonight: Papa arrived to stay overnight in the room with Joel! I'll be staying in a sleeping room on another floor. Each of these beds are single. We'll visit with Joel tomorrow in his room.

Goodnight friends, thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement, for meals for the family and interim babysitting!!!!