We are having some humor here so not all glumy...Linda is receiving a bronchial dilator treatment to perhaps help the O2 absorption....she is alert...doesn't have her hearing aid in so sometimes she doesn't hear what's going on....she is a trooper.....
We've notified close family members as to what is going on..hopefully they will follow the BLOG for more details....we aren't going to call anyone else .....not because we don't want to...but we are not sure what we would ask for....
They are now drawing more blood to see of Linda should be on transfusions....they are using a vein to draw the blood because the fluids going thru the port are so important..not to be interrupted....so difficulty in drawing the blood....
Her O2 absorption has gone from 85 to 92.....good for the treatment....above....
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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Linda and Dave,
I have tried several times, but I can't find a way to express the magnitude of what I'm trying to say. Sometimes I try to be cute with racing analogies, sometimes I try to relate my familiarity with the horrible disease that has surrounded me, and othertimes I just try and come out and say it. But I can't get it right.
I've had a few struggles this last year, and the journey has led me to a place where I recognize where the destination might be. I struggle with the job of appearing strong and calm, so my family will not be discomforted, but there are times when I'm easily over-whelmed when I'm alone. I'm having another surgery next week, the hospital stay will probably be the longest yet ( and I absolutely cringe at just the thought of being trapped in there again) and sometimes I fear what the discovery will be (because sooner or later, they will have to discover something).
But all of that is not important. I just need to mention it as background.
Because, sometimes, when I'm close to falling over the edge of my self-pity pool, I think about Linda, and I think about Dave, and I think about your composure, grace, and dignity whilst being immersed in difficulty that cause my problems to seem infinitesimal to me, and I find a calming strength that too often has been eluding me when I need it.
You will never know how much I appreciate you guys just being in the same world as I, and you don't even know me. But THANK YOU SO MUCH.
God Bless You
Hi Dave & Linda:
I think about you both often and post very little. I apologize for that. The whole safety team enjoyed your card at the winter meeting this past weekend. It was nice to hear from you through the card. I grabbed a few coasters and I will always think of you both when I look at them. The key chain went to a safety team member as a replacement to one he previously had. He was more than happy to see it as a long lost friend. Good memories for him. Even when you aren't present you are bringing joy to us all.
Life is a journey and Linda has put her personal stamp on hers. She has style and panache. I enjoy checking in often as it makes me feel part of the journey.
Oh yeah, there is that Dave guy also. You are a couple of people I wouldn't mind my children emulating. I appreciated your posting o my picture I took of you. Lots of love, prayers and nice thoughts to you both. God bless and hope to see you in the future.
Tim, Sue , Nick & Brooklyn Chaffee
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