Journal entry by Cindy Llorico —
We had a wonderful Christmas Day! Chachi was able to sit with us periodically but spent most of the day in bed. He takes his pain medication around the clock and has been waking up in severe pain before it’s due. From 12-2:30a.m. on Christmas morning we were up with him, trying to relieve his pain. Last night he slept really well and didn’t wake up during the night with pain! He was able to sit in a chair this morning for 40 minutes. We are gaining ground.