One day more!

Azariah looked a bit more comfortable today. Sharlene and I suspect that the gall stone that had blocked one of the ducts has dislodged. We hope it has now passed out of his system. After talks with dietitians, pediatricians, and another specialist that I can't pronounce (some gastro guy), we are pretty certain that having an operation is the most sure way to preserve Azariah's health. The biggest factor is that one of the stones is actually on the move. If all of them were still in the gall bladder, I don't think there would be so much fuss. Some folks want to take a biopsy of Azariah's liver for study purposes. Gall stones can be linked genetically in older people, but not much is known about gall stones in young children. In any case, the little fella is going to be feeling pretty sore and sorry for himself tomorrow evening.

Tomorrow is my last day at school. I have everything signed off now except for my room cleanliness. I will try to fix that up early tomorrow before the staff breakfast. It will be the last opportunity to say goodbye to everyone. It's difficult to think about it without sadness. Those people have shared so much of my life over the last few years. Dean's theme for next year is 'New Beginnings'. I find that encouraging; it makes me feel more okay with the change in life and situation.