Update post hospital...

So, it is Friday, March 8, 2019, and I have been in pain in my side since I got home now taking Tramadol.  I no longer can take Tylenol because of the liver issue, so we are into Tramadol which works fine.
I have been very weak and have been blessed to have my family rally around as well as our very caring neighbors who have offered rides to doc's appointments and supermarket runs.
I also have Home Health through Centra who are getting to know my situation.  Both AGustin and I have Home Health through different organizations and he is very happy with the help they can give him.
Wednesday, March 7,  Ruthie took me back to the radiology department at the hospital where they cut off the outside tube and bag of my biliary duct tube.  During the five days I had the bag hanging from the tube, I collected and measured the bile. I then disposed of it in the toilet.  On Wednesday, the NP connected a small "faucet" that is closed off.  The idea I think is that the bile will run  inside and bypass the plugged up duct where the tumor is interfering.  Then we will all hope and pray that this new chemo pill will start to do its work right away and shrink the tumor so the bile can pass through the duct naturally again.
Our bodies certainly are miraculous creations.
Meanwhile, my nurse came to see me yesterday from Home Health and I really like her.  We are checking now to see how much help they can give me at home vs going out to a doctor or hospital.  She is really nice and informative.   I like her a lot.
Today a PT will come and see how we can get me stronger.
Our lives are full of changes on a daily basis.  In everything, with prayer and supplication, we must make our requests known to God and the peace of God which passes all understanding will keep our minds through our faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.   That is the promise!  It is quite challenging to our finite bodies and minds to direct our faith and hope in these days when life presents pain, suffering and loss.  But,  I believe it is our only hope....the only way is with God's help and our trust in what was done for us individually on the Cross.