September 25 – Holding on to Hope

Alexis’ lung collapsed and if we didn’t put in a chest tube, she would have suffocated. Epiphany, great nurse that she is, let us know that the previous waiver related to my HIV exposure would cover this procedure, as well.

Sometimes, I almost forget that HIV is an issue and then something like that comes up and reminds me that I still have quite a while before I know whether or not I’m HIV+. I try to ignore that, but it creeps up on me at when I least expect it. Well, enough of that.

Anyway, Nikolas authorized us to do the procedure and Alexis pulled through. This is a definitely a good sign, but she has a long way to go. She’s still in a coma and she has a fight on her hands.