Tuesday Evening

Hello Friends,
Thank you so much for your prayers. Phil moved into the rehab unit last night (can we say 11:30pm) and had his first day at physical therapy. Thanks to Kate for posting that visitors are welcome. I should tell you that Phil's therapy schedule is from 10-11:30am and from 2:30-4:00pm (each and everyday). That said, if you plan a visit please come before or after his therapy sessions and don't feel a need to stay long. Most people don't realize that 15-20 minutes is a good amount of time to someone who is recuperating. Just keeping up a conversation can be a little tiring. Phil continues to do well, his white cell count is pretty high and the doctors have begun the task of figuring out what could be the problem. Sometimes, steroids can accelerate a white cell count however none of the doctor's on the ward have ever seen it this high (I tried to explain that Dr. Phil likes to feel special) however, they did a chest x-ray, some additional blood work and tests and hopefully by tomorrow the problem will be solved. Otherwise, life is settling down and Phil's physical therapy is keeping him challenged and tired. Please continue to pray for encouragement and healing. Thanks. Beth