Welcome to the first official post, journeying Murphy’s miracle! Nat and I are so thankful for the support we have received over the past 2 weeks. It has been an overwhelming situation for our boy, and our family, but the love and care that has surrounded us has been remarkable!
To begin, we must share the things for which we praise God for, the moments where we can see God’s hand. The highlight for my week is hearing the report from the head oncologist for NSW and QLD report that Murphy’s bloodwork numbers do not reflect his current condition. That one comment has something we’ve held onto, because it means Murphy should be lacking energy, flat, tired, depleted on all fronts, but in fact he is giggling, talking with medical staff and family, and being his cheeky self!
This weekend just been, the other kids and I were able to visit Nat and Murphy in hospital, and share two days with him. This was a special time as the family spent much time in the room, and simply sharing time with one another. Here are some pictures of the weekend.
Last week, Murphy could have gone home if everything went to plan, but that was quickly derailed with a temperature recorded on Wednesday and Thursday nights. This high temperature meant there could have been an infection, therefore protocol is that he needed to begin antibiotics straight away, and he needed to stay in the hospital for a little longer.
Red Kite, Starlight and allied health groups have assisted Murphy, and the family, have some moments of joy in these first few weeks. Murphy enjoyed his visit from the clowns and from ‘Captain Starlight’.
One final short story to leave you with: Nat decided to purchase a small toaster from Kmart last week for the patients and staff in the hospital. Currently in the family kitchenette there’s a sandwich press, and Nat felt that was a travesty because toasting one flat piece of bread was a joke. However, before she could even plug in her toaster Nat was stopped by hospital staff and informed it was not allowed because in years gone by there were too many fire alarms set off from toasters!
Murphy’s favourite foods at present, plain pringles and cheese toasties. Have one for Murphy this week. 😊
Keep praying for his recovery, and don’t forget to thank God for his high spirits in the midst of great pain in his body.
Dan
