Saturday, May 3, 2008

1 more day at the hospital...

The latest milestone is to get Griffin home! Everyone is hoping for a discharge tomorrow, Sunday May 3rd, or the day after at the latest.

What is keeping him there? Pain management. The doctors still have Griffey on a morphine IV. And of course he's receiving more chemotherapy.

Of the usual side effects - blood clots, brain swelling, nausea - Griffey has only experienced nausea. And Jon was quick to point out, "No Telly Savales here either." A positive note is that he is starting to get his appetite back and eating a little more.

The Maksen send much love to everyone for the support and the phone calls!

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Prayers are with you kuya jon and ate gretch for griffins speedy recovery.

Cathy and Mike said...

Orla and the girls said a prayer for Griffin before going to bed. We talked about how he is going to come home soon and recover soon. She said she wanted to go to bed remembering the triplet's big first birthday party. So many poeple were there surrounding the Maks family with love. Those same people are surrounding you still. Our prayers for a smooth discharge tomorrow and some healing, recovery time at home. Love, Cathy and Mike, Orla, Fiona and Vivi

Unknown said...

Dear Gretchen and Jon,
Mike and Cecille told us about Griffin. Griffin and your family have been in our daily thoughts and prayers ever since. Take care.
Love, Rowena, Marc, Nico & Jack

Laura said...

Glad to hear he'll get to be home soon...everyone feels better i their own bed.

Laura from Triplet Tree