Today was another rough day. It started out pretty good. He was able to start eating solids, so we got him a smoothie and some crackers and wafer cookies. But once they turned off the epidural, he was in a lot of pain and the oral pain meds just weren't quite enough. We at least got to take out his catheter that was hurting his little boy parts. It took most of the day to try and figure out a good oral med combination and to stay on top of the pain. We got a visit from two sweet sisters in our ward, which was a wonderful change to these days that are all blending together. Then we got another visit tonight from some good friends. Max has acquired a couple more stuffed doggies today and the nurses have been going gaga over him and how cute he is snuggling his doggies and making them kiss his ouchies better. He did go for four good long walks around the halls today, which is great for working his lungs and getting all the junk out of them and getting the gas out of his belly. We are hoping the surgeon will come tomorrow morning with the pathology results from the tumor so we can make a plan as to which chemo treatments we will be doing. Our friends and family did a special fast and prayers for us today, and we are so amazed by all the people that joined in this event. We are so blessed and thankful to everyone for their support. I know that I sound like a broken record, but it is just so touching to see the love from everyone. I myself had a rougher day as well trying to comfort  Max, but not being able to take the pain away. I keep wondering why The Lord would give us this trial when we already deal with so many health problems with myself and with Sam's cyclic vomiting , but all I can think is that Nate and I must have done something in our previous life to earn the Lords trust in taking care of Max through this trial. I have to try to think positively like that so this doesn't tear me apart. I know that Heavenly Father doesn't give us more than we are capable of handling, but it is hard. But hopefully one day it will be worth it.

Max hated going for walks the first couple of days, but he did such a good job of it.