Day +11

I just want to reassure everyone reading this that all the ailments Scott is currently struggling with are typical and expected. We were warned it would be awful, and it is, but things will turn around eventually.

Scott’s mucusitis is bad, and has extended to his throat making even speaking painful, forget eating and drinking. He hasn’t had anything warm in days, as heat causes the sores to worsen. He is managing to get some protein shakes down, but definitely not enough. His nutrition intake is now assisted by the feeding tube, which provides relief from the pressure Scott felt to eat when it was too painful to do so. This way his team knows he is getting the necessary nutrients, and whatever he consumes on top of that is a bonus.

Pain medication is now being administered steadily throughout the day. He’s a trooper though, and finds when the pain is at least dulled it is more manageable, and attempts to socialize with his visitors if he is able.

Thanks for all the concerns over Leigh. The girls bounced back and though I thought he had dodged it, my last little soldier Harrison fell down with the flu on Sunday evening. He’s feeling much better now and the kids will likely return to school on Thursday but this reset the clock for when I can visit Scott. The four of us need to be healthy before I can be around him. I miss him so much, and though I am kept very well informed, it breaks my heart that when he has been feeling his lowest, I haven’t been at his side. I know Scott would prefer I be with him too, but he knows the kiddos need their mama while their sick, and family has happily filled in for me. 

Despite everything he is dealing with right now and a consistently groggy state, Scott still asks for regular updates on everyone’s health and well-being homeside as well. Though FaceTime and phone conversations aren’t possible right now, little surprises drawn from a stockpile collected by Scott before he left, have been reminders that Daddy is thinking of them while he’s away getting better. And if you’ve ever tried to pin down young children long enough to execute said conversations, you’ll appreciate that to them Matchbox Cars and My Little Pony’s are much more fun.