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Dad again...hello from Durham. Today our clinic visit was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. After the usual scrub up before entering the clinic Patrick checked in for lab work. His labs were drawn and 2 antibiotics were hung for infusion. While the antibiotics were being infused Patrick's labs came back. All of his labs were steady which meant he would not need any blood products or vitamin supplements today. This is always good news. Shortly past 2 o'clock the antibiotics finished pumping and we left the clinic.

Patrick's back was hurting him today and the nurse instructed him to take some of his pain medicine when he got home. On the way we grabbed Firehouse Subs for lunch. As usual Patrick had to remain in the car while I grabbed a takeout order. He can't be in public spaces around any crowds because of the germ risk. After lunch Patrick took some pain medicine and soon he was taking a long nap.

Patrick still has a little pain in his back tonight but he says it is much better. We just walked around the apartment complex foot path twice which is about 1 mile. Exercise is very important and something we try to do daily. I guess we'll settle in to watch the Falcons/Patriots game tonight before starting another week. Mom will take over tomorrow while I head back to Florida for work.

Thank you all for caring. Patrick has an incredibly positive resolve and a "let's get it done" attitude at a really uncomfortable time for him. He's getting through this in part with your help.

-Dan

I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

-          Psalm 27:13-14