February 25, 2007

As of Saturday morning Art is once again checked into OHSU. Friday evening he could no longer eat or drink anything without his body rejecting it. He is now on IV fluids and IV medications to help him get back on track.

At this time the doctors are not sure exactly what is going on but they are treating him for Graph verses Host Disease (GvHD). We were told when we left the hospital the first time that this could happen and it does not appear that anyone is alarmed with the situation. On Monday they will run some tests on his GI track for more information.

Overall Art does not feel well and sleeps most of the time. We will be able to go home again when he can eat, drink and do “normal” body stuff again.

We so much appreciate all of your kind thoughts and prayers. God is good – always and He knows what we need.

Barbara for Art

p.s. Thank you to whoever put the WELCOME HOME sign on our front porch that was fun to see when we drove up.