Soldiering On

The antibiotics are kicking in and Ernie's temp is hovering at about 101.  He is on both Oxycontin and oxycodene now for pain and seems to be feeling fairly good except when he eats.  No amount of pain killers can mask the pain in his throat and mouth.  He is still trying to take as much food and drink by mouth as he can.  Eating is almost a full time job as he often has to rest for a while and let the mouth pain subside before he can finish even something as small as a cup of pudding.  He is one tough and determined guy.  We are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.