tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post380493918110970325..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Day 15 – tiring daySherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-43781098230622765602012-08-02T16:42:03.251-04:002012-08-02T16:42:03.251-04:00That hawk is adorable...so tiny and sweet. I foll...That hawk is adorable...so tiny and sweet. I follow your journey and lust for your strength! May that sweet hawk be sending a sign that all will be good and may continue strength and healing come your way. Numbers up, UP, UP!!!! ~cozygirl<br />itsacozylife.blogspot.comCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-44638302544623791542012-08-02T11:28:08.101-04:002012-08-02T11:28:08.101-04:00Happy news all during the morning and then a downw...Happy news all during the morning and then a downward turn with the swelling and the fever :( That is great news that he can look like David Boyd and not David Duck and that his numbers are rising - it's clear that platelets and hemoglobin have a ways to go. But, that is progress. I'm glad he has the olympics to watch and that you have at least a little time to walk more than around a hospital ward and see beautiful birds.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-74058510207848371132012-08-01T17:04:51.641-04:002012-08-01T17:04:51.641-04:00So glad to hear that his numbers are progressing s...So glad to hear that his numbers are progressing so well! I will miss the duck beak pictures though ;)Abbyhttp://abby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85982149113520759762012-08-01T11:16:08.771-04:002012-08-01T11:16:08.771-04:00Yep, our bodies are much smarter than their owners...Yep, our bodies are much smarter than their owners;o)) If you can turn in to your body, it will tell you what it needs. Seems that for David, that is rest!! Making up for all the sleepless times he has had.<br /><br />The numbers sound great and patience is the key wword. They are all moving in the right direction... remember, it took months to take them down to 0!! It only be a couple weeks... I think you are way ahead of most!!<br /><br />We got very connected to nature yesterday. High on a mountain with a thunderstorm;o(( Really would have like to been that hawk and took off in a hurry!!Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2163169501226882722012-08-01T09:41:20.045-04:002012-08-01T09:41:20.045-04:00Sorry to hear today wasn't as good as the day ...Sorry to hear today wasn't as good as the day before. I wonder if he over did it a bit. I'm with you on the second opinion on removing the mask. How great the doctor responded so quickly. That certainly hasn't been my experience with doctors.<br /><br />I hope today is a better day for both of you!Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-46285172466617485562012-08-01T09:39:36.571-04:002012-08-01T09:39:36.571-04:00Yes, I am laughing. Not an osprey. It's a red...Yes, I am laughing. Not an osprey. It's a red shouldered hawk.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-48309380887079299632012-08-01T08:36:38.418-04:002012-08-01T08:36:38.418-04:00No mask.... that must make David feel better. Go...No mask.... that must make David feel better. Good numbers, too! But, alas,,, two steps forward, one step backward (the feet and the lack of energy). Guess you can't feed the hawk... he just might like a little tidbit or two from that breakfast bar. Wonder if the hawk ever gets cold like David? Hoping that today both of you are able to be outside a little more... it is just refreshing to smell the air in the park. Amy is in the middle of her 340 mile canoe race.... leaving from St. Louis. Terrible heat. She is scheduled to finish late tonight ... or in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Nice that they scheduled the Olympics NOW for the two of you... you certainly need the diversion. Please stay strong.... one day at a time... hoping for a better day tomorrow.carol boydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-75190791142173570982012-08-01T08:34:45.679-04:002012-08-01T08:34:45.679-04:00Good news on the numbers and that David got a more...Good news on the numbers and that David got a more restful sleep. I think that when your body tells you a nap is in need, it is telling you for a reason! Good thoughts are being sent your way!!Dan and Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470671942137771745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-22516803093184860082012-08-01T07:59:55.631-04:002012-08-01T07:59:55.631-04:00Glad he can ditch the mask! Bet his body is tryin...Glad he can ditch the mask! Bet his body is trying to make up for all the lack of sleep. He's been sleep deprived for a LONG time. thought and prayers still coming your way...Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-48564376046435256352012-08-01T07:07:22.618-04:002012-08-01T07:07:22.618-04:00Great shot of the Hawk. They are my favorite. So ...Great shot of the Hawk. They are my favorite. So glad you get to skip a couple of days of doctor visits.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-58935972931592917622012-08-01T07:03:15.162-04:002012-08-01T07:03:15.162-04:00I take David's napping as a good sign. Body ne...I take David's napping as a good sign. Body needs rest for sure! Good to see his face without the mask :) I'm sure if he really wants to he could wear it :)owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51479281448060184182012-08-01T01:28:56.670-04:002012-08-01T01:28:56.670-04:00That's wonderful that his numbers are up and G...That's wonderful that his numbers are up and GREAT that he got a good night's sleep! Not surprised that he napped a lot today. He has a lot of sleep to catch up on. Sure wish the back pain would go away for good! Prayers continuing.Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-80709523908883727952012-07-31T23:35:22.476-04:002012-07-31T23:35:22.476-04:00Hopefully all that sleep means he's in the hea...Hopefully all that sleep means he's in the healing/regenerating stage. All those upswings in numbers are taking a lot of energy! Here's hoping to less back pain and more time to walk and enjoy the park tomorrow. :)Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-20064986119854775232012-07-31T23:28:54.488-04:002012-07-31T23:28:54.488-04:00The body needs rest and sleep to heel. I think tha...The body needs rest and sleep to heel. I think that is a good sign. Tomorrow is indeed another day. Let's see what it brings.Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32470178358322733112012-07-31T23:22:50.582-04:002012-07-31T23:22:50.582-04:00Very glad to see the improvement in the numbers s...Very glad to see the improvement in the numbers slow and steady wins the race. So relieved to see he is sleeping longer stretches at night. Dig into that comfort food you deserve it Sherry! Glad he is able to get rid of that mask it must be hot. Hang in there you will both be home free soon.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697546364119777641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-14302843133946330282012-07-31T22:47:53.743-04:002012-07-31T22:47:53.743-04:00Hanging in there, thanks primarily to my dearest. ...Hanging in there, thanks primarily to my dearest. Thanks to all of you too for all your support - it all helps!Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-28540512984829284482012-07-31T22:20:31.078-04:002012-07-31T22:20:31.078-04:00Aaah no more beak? What a fashion statement!! Re...Aaah no more beak? What a fashion statement!! Really it's good to see progress. I was watching that volleyball game too. I tend to yell at the TV and Ken keeps reminding me they can't hear me.. Makes me feel better though - as long as we win! Ken is finally home from the hospital. Maybe you both can go home soon!! Take care!Karen and Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-21700369030379600022012-07-31T22:15:49.812-04:002012-07-31T22:15:49.812-04:00Sherry, you certainly deserve all the comfort food...Sherry, you certainly deserve all the comfort food you want, girl! David, I do hope you feel better tomorrow. Hang in there, you two! Gentle hugs from New Jersey . . . (yes, of course I'm wearing a mask! )Texas Yellow Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416672836387064595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-59309365973490972882012-07-31T22:10:19.455-04:002012-07-31T22:10:19.455-04:00Things may be a little slow but those numbers sure...Things may be a little slow but those numbers sure are looking good.<br /><br />Speaking of looking good, it'll be sad to see him without the duckbill, it made him look so distingushed... ;c)<br /><br />You can save it and wear it at the Carolina Clan meeting. The way David is getting better you will be there. We're thinking positive. :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90992485321667560182012-07-31T21:52:20.310-04:002012-07-31T21:52:20.310-04:00Oh, goodness, I have to laugh at myself. When I s...Oh, goodness, I have to laugh at myself. When I saw your next-to-last picture . . . "when I see this out of the corner of my eye" . . . I thought, "Monkey bars? They wish that they could play on monkey bars?" I didn't notice Mr. I'm-Looking-For-Dinner. Oh, me. Thank goodness I'm not your photographer or there wouldn't be *any* pictures as unobservant as I am. Yes, it would be nice to be powerful and free, but although he does not have to hunt for campgrounds, his method of obtaining meals might get old after awhile! I don't think that I'm up for killing every meal!<br /><br />Sorry about the excessive wait at Moffitt. Bummer. That's wonderful news about his numbers though and his progression to no mask. Getting there! Hang in and take care! Praying for you daily! Hugs to you both.Pam Sprousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911993909677818986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-9012911164418014592012-07-31T21:45:56.573-04:002012-07-31T21:45:56.573-04:00He's gorgeous! What is he, an osprey? Stop lau...He's gorgeous! What is he, an osprey? Stop laughing. I don't know from birds.The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-74423435094270712022012-07-31T21:37:38.222-04:002012-07-31T21:37:38.222-04:00Great news about the mask. Recovery seems to be mo...Great news about the mask. Recovery seems to be moving along fairly quickly--at least as far as I can gauge it against Mary.<br /><br />You're both tired. I think you're just realizing what an ordeal you've been through and are still going through. I think it's a great sign that David wants to get out to walk.<br /><br />I think it's normal to get claustrophobia. Little steps. Little steps.<br /><br />Hoping David's back pain goes away (did they ever tell you what it is?) and you both get a good nights sleep. Just imagine how you'll feel when you both get a FULL night's sleep! Like being reborn, I bet!hobopalhttp://travelswithmrnimble.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-48358135689179434812012-07-31T21:27:33.242-04:002012-07-31T21:27:33.242-04:00And the bird is saying 'look at those people, ...And the bird is saying 'look at those people, they only have to come outside after it stops raining, they go inside to a nice climate controlled bedroom, and other people just put food out on a buffet for them and they graze to their heart's content.' :)Shadowmosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302898633500446571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82913199311678402012-07-31T21:23:16.244-04:002012-07-31T21:23:16.244-04:00It's great that he doesn't have to wear th...It's great that he doesn't have to wear the mask. I hope the swelling in David's feet doesn't last long. Gee, it seems that when some things go better than you expect, other downsides are right around the corner.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31011733173563291782012-07-31T21:13:09.867-04:002012-07-31T21:13:09.867-04:00always grand to have another day...always grand to have another day...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.com