Kol is in rough shape right now - over the last 24 to 36 hours, he's been in more pain than usual, and for most of Friday had a constant headache. He wasn't able to keep anything in his system - not even ondansetron (which is an anti-nausea medication).
Kol had an appointment at the Cancer Centre yesterday morning, where he ended up vomiting all over the floor in front of the reception desk. It didn't get much better after that. Kol got some IV fluids, and some IV ondansetron, but it didn't help. Kol had a rough night, and was in a lot of pain. His headache was bad, and nothing would work. It's been better today, but he's lost so much fluid, and he hasn't eaten, so he's getting dehydrated.
Kristen got a call from the pediatric palliative care specialist today (we were supposed to meet with her yesterday, but it didn't happen). She does a lot of work with pain management, and said that she believes Kol is having a "pain crisis" so we discussed pain management strategies. As a result, Kristen is getting ready to take Kol to the hospital in Outlook so he can get some IV fluids, and hopefully, we'll be able to get his pain under control a bit better. We should only be at the hospital for a few hours.
Thank-you for praying for us. If you can make it to the healing service on Friday night, we'd love to see you.
Praying so much for Kol and your family. The kids are praying too.
ReplyDeleteI am praying here tonight..darci
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for Kol here too.
ReplyDeletePraying for Kol and for your family. Praying that his pain will get under control. Praying for comfort, healing, and hope. Love, Conny
ReplyDeletePraying for Kol and the rest of you too.
ReplyDeleteKama
Continued prayers for peace for Kohl - and for the rest of your family as you face this journey together.
ReplyDeleteI prayed for all of you last night, not having seen your post, Kirk. Take strength from the only One who can truly give you the strength you need and know that people around the world are lending their prayers.
ReplyDeleteHi Kristen and Kirk
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog faithfully and you have all been in my prayers since I saw you at the Lutheran Church two summers ago in Outlook. I pray for God's peace and healing touch for Kohl and also for the rest of you. God is cradling all of you in His hands right now and carrying you along through this difficult journey. Just know that God loves you!! Take care and God bless!! Joanne McCormick (Abrook)