...or perhaps the opposite is true. On Saturday Dad took a downward turn. He started feeling rather 'punk' with general malaise. He didn't have much energy and didn't want to do anything other than lay in bed without TV. He even turned his nose away from food. On Sunday he spiked a fever, which has since broken, however the nausea has come back with a vengence. He is most uncomfortable and his spirits are quite low. Blood cultures have been taken to check for infection, but the doctors seem confident that this was to be expected and a result of the Chemo. At this point his blood counts remain very low, which is not unusal, they would expect the counts to begin to rise by the end of this week. He continues to have red cell and platelet transfusions as needed.
This turn has been felt deeply by all of us. Up through Friday he was feeling quite well, he had a lot of energy, and was getting his minimum of 10 laps around the floor (approx 1 mile) in. In fact people would move out of the way when they heard him coming, he was a speed demon!
With regards to Sibling donors: 2 of the siblings were eliminated in the 1st round of testing, the 3rd is being advanced to the next round.
You continued thoughts and prayers, and overflowing generosity has been a blessing to, and enjoyed by, all of us. His walls are bursting with cards and well wishes that you have all sent, and we make sure that anything that arrives at the house gets to him. Please continue to lift us in your thoughts prayers in the coming days.
Lots of Love, Hugs, and Thanks
This turn has been felt deeply by all of us. Up through Friday he was feeling quite well, he had a lot of energy, and was getting his minimum of 10 laps around the floor (approx 1 mile) in. In fact people would move out of the way when they heard him coming, he was a speed demon!
With regards to Sibling donors: 2 of the siblings were eliminated in the 1st round of testing, the 3rd is being advanced to the next round.
You continued thoughts and prayers, and overflowing generosity has been a blessing to, and enjoyed by, all of us. His walls are bursting with cards and well wishes that you have all sent, and we make sure that anything that arrives at the house gets to him. Please continue to lift us in your thoughts prayers in the coming days.
Lots of Love, Hugs, and Thanks
3 comments:
Uncle Rick,
So you're really getting "pampered" this Holiday Season.
I expect you to get well soon. I want to bring JP & Kristin out for one of those home cooked dinners that we can eat under those "Lovely"(tacky)so 70's Tiki Lights! "Isn't that special". Give us a call when you're bored.
(240) 460-2503
Our Love to Becky & the girls.
Love You All and God Bless,
John & "The Kids"
Rick & Family:
Sorry to hear about the latest downturn, but it's better to know so we can super-charge our thoughts your way. During yoga this morning, I directed my ommmms toward you. You're right about this blog site; it is a little "clunky," but I can't let technology beat me! Our Christmas card will be on its way to you shortly.
Love, Tony
Rick, I had one of those "whoa" moments last night. Kermit and I had just finished watching "From Here to Eternity" when I sat down at the computer and read the latest update. I thought to myself, "Wow, Rick must feel like from here to eternity about now...hard to see the end in sight". Well, just follow Burt Lancaster's lead--grab the ammo, head for high ground, and shoot back! Or---grab Deborah Kerr and start rolling around on the beach while the waves crash over you. Either way, you're hangin' in there! And now for a laugh: if you could only see the polar bear and igloo on the Albertine's front lawn. Definitely NOT Vatican approved!
Love ya',
Maria
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