Boo-D's status hasn't changed too much from yesterday. He has received another unit of blood as his hemoglobin is below 7. This loss of blood is due to the multiple myeloma (cancer of the blood plasma) choking the red blood cells that his body creates as well as the new red blood cells introduced from the blood transfusion. Currently he is on different medications to combat myeloma, low kidney functions, high blood sugar, and pain. Nona (wife) stayed over night to be by his side and continues to care for his needs with assistance from the nurses.
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By the way, his hip has been healing well.
Boo-D has been awake to greet visitors but the pain medication has him nodding in and out. I have been able to get a quick conversation out of him.
I was able to visit in the evening after work and to my surprise Boo-D had more visitors from out of state: Ren and Nancy Ross (uncle and aunt) from Nevada, Andrew and Nita Saplad (uncle and aunt), and Sheryl Oshiro (cousin) from Hawaii. We have had the continued support from Dong and Dory Unabia as well as Lu Rivera. I am also very thankful for all the nurses who have done such an excellent job in trying to make him feel comfortable. Thank you all for taking the time to visit with my dad.
Our family appreciates your continued prayers.
