tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post4235940823350067072..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Day +5 – Slowing DownSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-57594556382501538612012-07-23T12:42:55.685-04:002012-07-23T12:42:55.685-04:00Abby, If you see this, I mistakenly posted a dupl...Abby, If you see this, I mistakenly posted a duplicate comment so I came back and deleted my mistake. This one was the same as the one above.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85272643713988761872012-07-23T11:45:15.256-04:002012-07-23T11:45:15.256-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.AbbyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11585013518900775285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5841491373961126912012-07-23T11:45:07.469-04:002012-07-23T11:45:07.469-04:00Hopefully the sign on the door will help slow down...Hopefully the sign on the door will help slow down some of the traffic so David can get some rest...Praying his count will reach zero and you can start the journey back up sooner rather than later.AbbyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11585013518900775285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-89494402248293334352012-07-22T18:51:09.703-04:002012-07-22T18:51:09.703-04:00Hoping the worst is almost over and the new is sta...Hoping the worst is almost over and the new is starting. Maybe when the numbers start going up the sleeping will be easier. Sitting in a hospital room all day and watching someone you care about in pain is difficult . God bless you both.Karen and Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-23039701770914606482012-07-22T17:58:04.282-04:002012-07-22T17:58:04.282-04:00So good to see photos of David up and about... eve...So good to see photos of David up and about... even if he is slowing down... he is still up and about. Sounds like this should "bottom out" perhaps tomorrow and then he can begin his ascent to better times. It is a helpless feeling to know that your body has become your enemy... and a war is being waged to set everything aright. Sounds like walking, blowing into the tube, showering, (hopefully eating!!) and drinking water are the landmarks of each day. The high points I am sure are your presence, Sherry, and the books you read to him. Hoping David gets some better sleep very soon!!carol boydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-37472334633078850062012-07-22T14:40:19.388-04:002012-07-22T14:40:19.388-04:00Well, this is what we expected - a week of 're...Well, this is what we expected - a week of 'really hard' - it's a waiting game now for him to bottom out and start the climb back to feeling good and healthy. I really am glad that the hospital is providing such attentive care; that is excellent and the way it should be. I think your sign is a GREAT idea - let him rest as much as possible - the more sleep he gets - the faster the time will go by for him. Keep walking, eating, breathing, sleeping - that's really what it's about for the next week or so. I'm glad there is a daily blog so we can keep tabs on his numbers and how each of you is feeling. xoxoCarrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-42033526583339090062012-07-22T14:26:36.841-04:002012-07-22T14:26:36.841-04:00Continue to maintain strength through these grueli...Continue to maintain strength through these grueling times, with firm faith that good times are soon to follow.mbznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2379001875443492022012-07-22T12:24:11.060-04:002012-07-22T12:24:11.060-04:00won't be long until you are on the OTHER side ...won't be long until you are on the OTHER side of the big hill! Easier going down than up, that's for sure! And meaning, things will improve, NOT "go downhill"...arrrrgghhh...you know what I mean! Sparky sometimes puts her foot in her mouth and doesn't remove it except to change feet! No wonder David is tired. Hope the sign on the door works, it didn't during Kerry's hospital stay as a new mom!Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-70706438165550702282012-07-22T10:07:38.627-04:002012-07-22T10:07:38.627-04:00It is so very nice of you to read to him and stay ...It is so very nice of you to read to him and stay all day- I am sure he appreciates it more than you will ever know. Scary being in the hospital and having to go through all of this- even if he does not say so---- Take Care CindyK-9 Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670838525432340413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61076880560129256362012-07-22T09:53:56.524-04:002012-07-22T09:53:56.524-04:00I think the sign is a good idea. I also think it ...I think the sign is a good idea. I also think it is good that you are trying to get some better sleep. You will not have that luxury next week. Hang in there. You are in our thoughts.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8717447494691290052012-07-22T08:44:11.668-04:002012-07-22T08:44:11.668-04:00Hopefully you are at that turning point and can se...Hopefully you are at that turning point and can see a sliver of light at the end of the tunnel. Good thing you know how important it is for you to get your rest too! Hugs to both of you! Keep on truckin'!!Dan and Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470671942137771745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-30931021438410351462012-07-22T07:29:27.295-04:002012-07-22T07:29:27.295-04:00Oh David I am so sorry you are feeling so bad. I ...Oh David I am so sorry you are feeling so bad. I was hoping you were somehow going to whiz right through this. Is there nothing else they can do for his sleep problem? I would think a hospital could come up with something! If he could be zonked out and sleep a lot for the next few days, it would be wonderful.<br /><br />We have a few books on tapes he could listen to on his laptop if he wants to borrow them?<br /><br />Hang in there guys!Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-28155475594034503482012-07-22T06:52:59.302-04:002012-07-22T06:52:59.302-04:00Going up from the low point will have a positive e...Going up from the low point will have a positive effect on both of you -- hang in there.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-65813656225432609152012-07-22T05:00:34.633-04:002012-07-22T05:00:34.633-04:00You two are just about there...the turning point.....You two are just about there...the turning point...then things will begin to improve!! Glad you are taking care that both of you get as much rest as possible. David really is a wonderful patient. He does all that is expected and doesn't overdo. You are a wonderful advocate. Making sure his needs are met and he is a comfortable as possible!! <br /><br />Keep up the good fight and know we think of you everyday:o))Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-73024764364617856442012-07-22T04:30:30.516-04:002012-07-22T04:30:30.516-04:00All I can do is send prayers, but you've got t...All I can do is send prayers, but you've got that from me as long as you need 'em.Shadowmosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302898633500446571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-84247864021350340612012-07-22T02:13:52.620-04:002012-07-22T02:13:52.620-04:00Wow! My heart goes out to both of you. Excellent...Wow! My heart goes out to both of you. Excellent idea with the sign. He needs uninterrupted sleep. Good that you recognize the fact that you also need to sleep. Prayers continuing.Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-64114505530993407192012-07-22T01:35:09.847-04:002012-07-22T01:35:09.847-04:00I was thinking oh no, you have to take care of you...I was thinking <i>oh no, you have to take care of your dad's stuff, too?</i> but thank goodness for Cindy!<br /><br />So, once the numbers go to zero it's more waiting for the stem cells to migrate and take hold?The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69429526563092883512012-07-22T00:10:02.301-04:002012-07-22T00:10:02.301-04:00I feel so bad for both of you, and hope the upswin...I feel so bad for both of you, and hope the upswing is on the way. I hope my attempts to show the beauty of Colorado has cheered you a little bit. It has amazed me with all you are going through that you still take the time to leave comments. (((HUGS)))Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61174095854710310192012-07-21T22:57:35.821-04:002012-07-21T22:57:35.821-04:00Luci is doing well, getting along with Harry the C...Luci is doing well, getting along with Harry the CAT!!! If the CAT does not run, then Luci is not interested :) She does not like going out in the heat, but would rather sleep on the leather couch with ac blowing on her, me too...<br />You both take care...Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-91010079320967063172012-07-21T22:44:41.760-04:002012-07-21T22:44:41.760-04:00You can't get much rest in a hospital. I'...You can't get much rest in a hospital. I'm glad you are going to make the sign, and hope it helps.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2026355238738048932012-07-21T22:43:49.586-04:002012-07-21T22:43:49.586-04:00It's very important for you to get as much res...It's very important for you to get as much rest as possible right now. Too bad humans can't store it. You will not be as lucky later, when you are the sole caregiver. I'm sure it is hard to watch David right now, but you can't get past this until you get through this. <br />Sending good vibes for tomorrow.Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-55550425556780388282012-07-21T22:20:01.123-04:002012-07-21T22:20:01.123-04:00It appears that you are just about at the lowest p...It appears that you are just about at the lowest point and now things will slowly improve for the better. I contiune to marvel how strong David is and how well he is handling this challenge.<br /><br />I know it is hard to leave David and go home to get your own rest but it is so important. You have to be strong for David because he really needs you now more than ever in your life together. Don't cut any corners on taking care of yourself. In my Coast Guard uniformed years, we had to ensure that we took care of ourselves so we could help others.<br /><br />You are doing great!Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41246533223434542002012-07-21T22:10:47.191-04:002012-07-21T22:10:47.191-04:00Wow what a day. God love you still trying to provi...Wow what a day. God love you still trying to provide the care to your dad while going thur all of this with David. Poor David how very scary this must be to feel such a change in his body every day. I'm so glad today was a nausea free day. He seems totally cooperative about the drinking,eating,walking etc. I'm so so sorry you both have to go thru this and I pray hard for a cancer free outcome! You are definitely a rock Sherry. And David is as well. God bless you both. It's good that he is right on target as the doctor said but wow !!!!! Take care I'm so glad you are getting your nightly rest,just wishing David was also. Thankfully he can nap between nursing visits and I think the sign on the door is a great idea.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697546364119777641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-25447581741434803592012-07-21T22:05:55.555-04:002012-07-21T22:05:55.555-04:00Well, Sherry, it sounds like you and David are rig...Well, Sherry, it sounds like you and David are right in the thick of it. I think it's good that you expected it so there are no surprises, and no extra worries that something has gone wrong.<br /><br />For an intelligent person like David, it has to feel a little unsettling to feel his mental acuity slipping, but he seems to be determined to keep up with what he needs to do. Again, good that he knew it might happen.<br /><br />Does he drink bottled water or water from a hospital pitcher? I find it difficult to remember to drink enough water so I bought myself a 64 oz glass container that I fill up in the morning and I make sure it is gone by evening. Maybe, if you haven't already, setting a goal would be helpful. I drink my water ice cold, but I've been told that room temperature water is absorbed more quickly.<br /><br />I know you're into tough times, now, so it is even more important for you to remember how many people out here care about you and David. I keep thinking about the 31st--10 days away so I find myself wanting to count down, but I realize there's some counting up to do first.<br /><br />Glad you got had help getting your Dad taken care of. You have so much on your plate. I don't know how you do it, but it's good that you had a plan ahead of time and know that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of David.<br /><br />I know the days are long, now, but when David comes through this, and you return to dream, days will fly by and the two of you will appreciate them all the more because of what you have been through, together.hobopalshttp://travelswithmrnimble.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-1121831799965023442012-07-21T21:44:33.693-04:002012-07-21T21:44:33.693-04:00Seems like everything (good or bad) is on track. I...Seems like everything (good or bad) is on track. I'm glad they explain all these things to you so that there are as few surprises as possible. I hope you are able to sleep as much as you can at night to keep up your strength too. Good idea to put the sign up!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.com