Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Update on Logan and Exciting Plans

First of all, we're having an awesome time with Tamra, Bryson and Jillian. It's been so much fun to have them here with us.

I took Logan to the Infectious Disease specialist yesterday as a follow-up but also to discuss what to do now that the second 6 week course of Vancomycin had almost been completed. We had kind of a weird thing happen with his PICC line on Saturday night - it fell out! - not kidding. Anyway, we survived and are without lines or IVs for the first time in weeks, even months. Logan said, "Hey I'm just a regular guy now!"

Since Logan's proptosis is improving, albeit slowly, the doctor decided to stop the antibiotics and see how his body responds on its own. He is continuing to take the anti-fungal therapy since the microbiology bloodwork results confirmed aspergillus.

When I knew that the doctor's decision only called for oral medication, I cautiously asked if there would be a problem taking Logan for a weekend trip. He said that if I continued the oral meds he didn't see any reason why I couldn't take him. So guess where we're going Friday morning? Yep - Sea Breeze Camp in Hobe Sound, Florida! I can't tell you how excited we all are. I'm so grateful to God for allowing us this blessing in the middle of what has been an exhausting and overwhelming ordeal - He is so good. But most of all, I'm grateful that Logan is improving and each step he takes toward recovery is something to be celebrated.

Continue to keep him in your prayers - this is a crucial time to see how his body will respond.

14 comments:

Liz said...

You and Logan have a great time! I'm sure you can't stop smiling! :>) Yaaaaay!
Love,
Liz

Vonnie said...

Great news!! I'm so glad you get to go. We will definitely be praying for Logan, we have been already , but will keep praying for continued improvement!!

The Going Blog said...

Now that is exciting news. I'm so glad you get to go :)

Holdens said...

Wow...thank is great you get to go to Hobe Sound. I hope you have a great trip.

The Millard Family said...

Wow Logan! Sure do love to hear that news! Have a good time at Camp. It will help daddy to have you there I am sure!

Springer Family said...

I'm so happy for you guys!!!

The Dickinsons said...

Praise the Lord for some improvement in Logan and that y'all get to go to Hobe Sound camp for the weekend! I'm sooo excited for y'all! I turned on Hobe Sound's Sunday morning service last night and listened to Marc preach while I worked. He did a good job, God helped him, and his sermon encouraged my heart.

Soooo happy for y'all! Praying for Logan!
Love, Heather

Ronda said...

It made my day to hear such fun/good news! Have a great time in Florida! We will keep Logan in our prayers!

Kathy said...

Good for you!! (and Logan (<:) And I'm sure Marc, and boys and Grandma and Grandpa Sankey are saying goody too!

Melanie C. said...

I was watching the service last night and Marc said you were going on a trip - to Florida!!! Yeah! So happy for you and Logan.

Betty said...

Hey there,
I can feel the excitement in the air for all of you. So very glad you get to go to Hobe Sound and see everyone and be with your "sweetie".
Enjoy!!

love ya all

Missy said...

Yay! I am so happy for you. I was thrilled when you called me and said that you were going to be able to go. You guys deserve it!!! Have fun, but be safe! Love you...

REJunod said...

So glad you get to go!! We'll miss you here in Donna, but very happy for you!!! We'll keep praying for Logan, and that all of you have a safe trip home. God bless you!!!

The Junods

Judith Atnip said...

Melody,
That is wonderful. Happy for you guys.
Have a fantastic time.