We had a wonderful 10 days off with no complications other than his cough, but now its time to get back to business at the hospital. Zach had his bronchoscopy today and was sooooo brave. He didn't fight, argue or cry when we went into the treatment room. Last time we had to hold him down to give him his sleepy medicine as he would not give his "tubey" lines up willingly (his central line ports). I just held him and he watched the movie and they gave him the sleepy medicine and that was it. We got pictures of his lungs, which Zach thought was cool. The lung dr said both lungs were full of secretions, but there was no inflammation or irritation, just secretions. He was surprised that Zach was doing as well has he is with the amount he had. He said he didn't feel it was fungal, but its definitely pneumonia, just not sure what kind. So they are testing the secretions for everything. Zach is still doing fabulous. Breathing fine, no fever.....just doing great! His throat is sore and Zach says "I hate that stupid lung Dr!!!! He made my throat sore." He is entitled to vent his feelings. Today, in his view, stinks as we had to come back to the hospital. He is right, but it is the best thing and I tried to tell him all the positives.
Favorite Bible Stories. We have read several about God healing people and children and performing miracles. Last night while we were having snacks, Zach says " I don't want to go back to the stupid hospital. God can heal me and when the As we go through this, we talk a lot about God and I have started reading him Children'sdr's come to bother me I'm going to say....Nope, You can't touch me, sorry, I'm healed now. God healed me." I told him God had healed him and is caring for him and that God also gave knowledge to those dr's and nurses to continue to heal him and make sure the leukemia stays away.
So, we are back. Room 588. Its not as big but is nice. Zach said there was a problem with the room, and pointed to the window.....sure enough there were Cinderella window stickers on the window. So thanks to Aunt Yvette, we took Spongebob window stickers and put Spongebob over one Cinderella's head and Patrick on the the other Cinderella head! Everything looks perfect now!!!
Thank you for the continued prayer and support. We all appreciate it very much
Love
Zach and mom
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You brave boy!!! We are glad you fixed that silly girl room and made it into a boy room because boys rule and girls drool. We will talk to you later!!!
The Johnstons
now mind you, darling Zack, your cousin Jenn was thought to be Cinderella last time she went to Disney...Cinderella could be the princess watching over you...although the thought of a cinderella dress with a sponge bob head does sound very funny.
Tell your darling mother, my ditzy blonde sister, to update the pictures on the website.
Love you! Aunt Sharon, Uncle Tim, nathan and ben
What is wrong with Cinderella-I have a cat named Cinderella and she is really sweet-ZACHARY!!!!!! Sponge Bob is wierd!!!!!! OK, it's your palace for the next few weeks I will let you have it!! Kiddo, I am so proud of you, and just do what those doctors and nurses tell you to do and you will be home in no time with your doggies!!!!!!I talked to many of your former classmates today- kara, julia, brandon, hunter, eric & micheal and they all say hello and they miss you!!!!
Hi Zachary & Steph, I'm so proud of you Zach for being so brave today! You are one special kid!! I'm glad you like the Sponge Bob bandana I sent ya. I used to wear it when I cooked in the resturant. I know the doctors & nurses up there can be a pain, be they're doing their best to make you better. I hope to see you soon. All my love & prayers...Aunt Eileen
I am so proud of you Zachary! You were brave during your procedure!! I hope you get better soon. I love you! That's funny what you did with the window stickers, you have to send a picture of them. I love you Zach! Stay strong little man!
Hi Zach and mom,
we got your room number, so Ian pictures for you will be in t he mail today. Take care, we can play ball when your home and feeling better. Love Ian the Survivor and aunt Jenna.
Hello you two....glad to hear that you are settled in. Still miss you and wish I could see you more. Uncle Bob and I started back to school yesterday and
Emily will start on Monday. She is very excited to get going in high school. I will send pictures of her playing volleyball. Selena goes back to Tampa on Friday. Hang tough and this too shall pass. Love you all...aunt Karen
Hi Zach and Steph!
I'm sorry you had to move back to the hospital. Your room sounds nice even though you traded Cinderella for Sponge Bob!
I hope you will enjoy having Grandma there to keep you company. I know she was excited to see you.
Lauren and Lindsey say hello. They go back to school on Monday. I am busy getting ready to teach a K-1 class for 3 months so I'll be going back to school too!
Take care and know we are always thinking about you and hope you get better really soon.
Love, Aunt Jennifer
Good morning! Just checking in wiht you all. I am in Tampa getting Selena settled...it is like 9:30 am and she is still Sleeping! We have a darn hurricaine coming I guess...we are always thinking about you. Aunt Karen
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