Monday 2PM Update

An update from the ICU: Steve is recovering well. The doctor okay'ed a transfer out of the ICU. However, it may take a day before this happens. The chest drain is working well. Since little liquid is draining from Steve's chest today, the chest tube will probably be removed soon, giving him more freedom of movement. He is eating soft solid food. However, he needs to eat more, or the direct-feeding through a feeding tube will have to resume.

Praise: Thank God for Steve's current condition. He is happy and requires almost no pain medication. Thank God also for the nurses in the ICU, who are attentive and capable.
Prayer: Please pray that Steve can breathe completely without the help of oxygen tube. Pray also that he can eat more so he can be stronger. Pray that his bed sores will heal. The oncologist mentioned that he may move up the next chemotherapy date to 7/5. Please pray for Steve to get well enough to be ready for the next treatment. Thank you!