The doctors are encouraged by the improvement in Bob's appearance: he looks much better today. This afternoon he said, "I have had a wonderfully relaxing day today!" He listened to a live jazz band, had 2 naps, lunched to the Eagles (on iPod), practiced a little chair dancing and watched some football before dinner.
These are small victories and pleasures for which we are grateful, as Bob remains under constant observation and care by an attentive, expert team. All day, doctors with diverse specialties observe, question, and confer with each other and the family regarding his treatment: white blood cells and platelets are measured daily, nutrition and lungs are monitored, medication is changed and evaluated for side effects, CT scans are ongoing, nurses and therapists come and go.
Bob continues to struggle with several cognitive issues, receives three kinds of daily therapy, and puts forth a huge amount of effort for his weak and fragile body-----all this and more still make up the bulk of the day for Bob, Maggie, and Meganne in that small hospital room. The ups and downs can be exhausting for everyone, but still: a good day is a good day, and this was one.
Thank you for the continued support and encouragement. Maggie and Meganne are going to try to find a way to display all the wonderful cards they have received. Every one is a heart-warming gift that makes the long days easier.
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Hi Bob,
I hope you’re feeling stronger today and listening to the doctors, something I’m terrible at doing. I helped organize a blood drive at work and on Wednesday gave a pint or so, on the way out they tell you to avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours. So of course I go mountain biking after work and decide to jump a five-foot cliff. I end of face-planting and knocking myself out for about a minute. Brilliant. So no crazy tricks in your wheelchair!
Thanks again for coaching me through scuba-certification this past spring. I can’t wait to get back out in the water and am going to plan a lazy man diving trip somewhere next spring. I’ll try to get my dad to come along and will make sure he’s blowing bubbles when his regulator comes out!
I’m at a work on a Saturday, but happy about it. I’ve learned from you the work hard/play hard balance. By the way, your advice helped me through another successful review. I tell my friends the way I prepare is to “go visit the wise man on the mountain.” Thanks for always being such a terrific mentor and friend.
Keep fighting, you’re in my thoughts.
Bests,
Brian Thomas
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