Not a lot of Change

Melissa is doing well but there are some challenges. She is unable to take pain meds because they make her sick so she has to decide which is better, pain or puking. She is basically taking glorified advil to manage her pain. She has not had a lot of sleep due to discomfort and I would imagine also due to the fact that she is Melissa. That girl is not known for getting much sleep anyway. She has 7 separate incisions and 3 drain tubes to manage. The swelling in her hands is slowly improving each day. She has to keep her arms propped up and not let them hang at her sides. She is not supposed to lift them above her head so that creates it's own set of challenges. When they placed the tube in her throat they nicked her vocal chord so she hasn't got much of a voice and her throat is very sore. This all seems like a downer, but of coarse, Melissa says she is just really glad to have that tumor out! All things considered she is doing well and does improve each day. She is not supposed to have people shaking her hands, hugging her or even touching her. She is still in need of rest so for now she cannot have visitors or phone calls. Thanks for all of your support!

There is a bank account set up for Melissa at D.L. Evans where people can donate. There are jars around town at many businesses and I am sure there are still some blankets to purchase if anyone is interested. Thank you for all of your prayers and support! ~Nicole