An Update on Doug Keoughs

Here is an update about Doug from my cousin Sarah.  They are one amazing couple. 

Love Remains the same

Day 9 - No real change in Doug. He has finally given up trying to eat. The nurses told him that he didn't have to since he was getting his nutrition in liquid form. He tries to drink water and Gatorade to help soothe his throat, but it is hard for him to swallow. He says it is worth the effort so he usually has a cup with something cold in it on his table.

The nurses assure him that all he is going through is normal for a bone marrow transplant patient. They keep a good eye on him and are always so kind. This week he had Jeremy, Michelle, Christine, and Judy. I am so thankful for their care and encouragement. 

Even though he feels weak and tired, he still walks at least 2 or 3 times a day. He has been told that it helps his lungs stay healthy and that gives him the needed motivation to stay out of bed. He watches basketball games and other sporting events. He can fall asleep, wake up later, and still know who is winning or losing. He tries reading his Bible and other books, but finds that he can't concentrate and either falls asleep or loses his place. That is common due to the amount of medication he receives daily. He loves music and his favorite CD's are the Katinas and Andre Crouch.

Today while we were walking, we noticed a painting on a wall in the outpatient center. It had a rainbow which spanned across the sky. It was pushing away some clouds. Next to it was this hymn which really encouraged us:

Great is thy faithfulness O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not thy compassions they fail not
As thou hast been Thou forever wilt be

Great is thy faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness 
morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy Hand hath provided
Great is thy faithfulness Lord unto me.