Joseph has had a better day. He started the immunosupressant regimen and has had no side effects, which is great. Now we just watch and wait. He was pretty comfortable all day and the pain in his side has decreased tremendously since relieving his body of so much fluid. He is once again getting spoiled here by the sweet nurses and wonderful doctors. He had some very special visitors today and that lifted his spirits quite a bit! Abby was really excited to see him. She bought him a special present and brought it in proudly to her big brother. She gave him a big hug and told him she hopes he gets better soon. Joseph was able to put on a mask and they rolled him into the atrium to play for a while. The atrium is wonderful and is a "safe zone" where doctors are not allowed! He and Stephen built a fort out of wooden blocks, played X- Box 360, and made a really cute craft project out of popsicle sticks and cotton balls that he wants to hang in his room. He is so funny, he said to us tonight that he doesn't understand why he's still in the hospital since his side doesn't hurt anymore! :) If it was only that simple! He is ready to go home and so are we. But, we'll stay as long as it takes to get him better.
We want to thank everyone for their prayers, and we hope you continue to pray that his treatment will stop the rejection so Joseph can be restored to full health. We want our vibrant little boy back at home, riding his bike around the neighborhood, and chasing his little sister until she screams.
... For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy1:7
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Thanks for the update today. I am lifting you guys up in prayer along with so many others I'm sure. That is one special boy! I am going to be at MUSC on Tuesday with Zach if you need anything at all, please let me know!!!
Jan Allen
I am so thankful that Joseph had a better day. So many people are praying for him. We will continue to remember Joseph and your family as he recuperates. Take care!
Cathy Privette
Glad to read an update... know you are in our thoughts & prayers... let me know if you need help with Abby this week... (or anything else).. hang in there!
Dawn Walker
Hey Friends~ We are so glad to hear that Joseph is improving! I know he enjoyed the atrium! That place is quite a hit with the kiddos...Wyatt still begs to go in when we visit (and usually the ladies in there remember him and let him play for a minute)!
I asked Keller & Caroline to tell you hello from us! We stopped by briefly to deliver some goodies to 7C. They are two of our favorite nurses!!! They are all so wonderful!
Praying for continued healing for your big boy!
Love to you~ Rebecca
Glad to hear that Joseph is responding well to the meds.Tell him that Billy said Hi. I am thinking of you all and keeping your family especially Joseph in our prayers.
Angie and Billy McLaughlin
Hello to all the Greenwoods. As I type these words I am asking God to wrap his loving, healing arms around all of you and give you comfort and strength. Tell Joseph to take advantage of all the special attention he's getting right now :). Please tell Abby how proud I am of her for being such a "good cooperator". Let me know if I can do anything around the house for you. Hugs to all of you,
Mandy
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