Day 8 - Cleaning Day Part II

Today Guarantee Systems is going to be cleaning and hepa-vacumming all of the walls and window treatments, as well as disinfecting all hard surfaces at Greta's house. Tomorrow, Stanley Steemer will thoroughly clean out the furnace and all of the ductwork, and then steam clean all of the upholstery and carpet. We are so grateful to Greg at Stanley Steemer in Byron Center, and to Mark at Guarantee System in Grand Rapids for their generous contributions toward getting the house ready for Greta to come home.

Much thanks is due, as well, to Cornerstone Church in Caledonia, where the Betz family has been attending and who made a very generous donation to the house cleaning project. All of the help we are receiving is such a blessing during such a stressful time. I know that Greta and her entire family and circle of friends is immeasureably grateful to everyone who is giving of their time and resources.

Gavin has been battling an off-and-on headache and fever for a few days. Mommy is still banned from the hospital, so she has been on Gavin detail while Daddy, Grammy and Opa take turns staying with Greta. Greta has been much more low-key these past few days, prefering to sit quietly in their laps and watch DVDs more than anything else. Still not interested in eating or drinking, she's on an IV for nutrition and fluids, and mild pain meds for stomach cramping. She's been spiking a fever now and then, so as a precautionary measure she's constantly monitored by her doctors. Xrays and nasal swabs are testing clear for infections, so it may just be her normal response to chemo (she had fevers after her last few rounds prior to this most recent stay), but the doctors need to be extra vigilant to be sure. We're told she's reacting pretty much as they would expect.

She's still such a trooper, rarely complaining, just being her sweet self, though more quiet than usual. Any day now, she should start to bounce back, and we can't wait to see that sparkle again!

Love,
Aunt Kari