tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post5968263998633255734..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Day +3 – Surprise VisitorsSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-37915124563789600822012-07-20T16:04:00.991-04:002012-07-20T16:04:00.991-04:00So glad you and David had some company to enjoy t...So glad you and David had some company to enjoy the harpist. Biotene was very good when I was on a medication that made it very difficult to swallow because my mouth was so dry. I hope it helps David or, better yet, that he has no use for it.<br /><br />Thinking of you and I am in awe of how you hit the floor running (not in the exercise sense of the word). So organized the way you knock things off your "To Do List". I used to find I was far more organized when I was busy, working, and of course, traveling. Now, there's always time to procrastinate.<br /><br />Hope David gets a good night sleep, at last.hobopalshttp://travelswithmrnimble.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41830997206385174132012-07-20T14:05:12.025-04:002012-07-20T14:05:12.025-04:00A harpist and surprise visitors bearing treats? R...A harpist and surprise visitors bearing treats? RV friends are the best in the world. 'Nuff said. Hope the mattress helps the sleep problems.Dan and Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470671942137771745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40775402653859729912012-07-20T11:32:10.612-04:002012-07-20T11:32:10.612-04:00Maybe you could make a little sign to put on the d...Maybe you could make a little sign to put on the door that says "Shhh! David is FINALLY sleeping!" It might help as long as you took it down when he woke up so they could come do their thing :)<br />How wonderful the JB & Catherine surprised you! I'm surprised they allow outside visitors into the rooms even at this stage. Glad for you both that they do!Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-38021397864560843912012-07-20T11:27:09.785-04:002012-07-20T11:27:09.785-04:00What a special day - a harpist no less Just about ...What a special day - a harpist no less Just about any music is beautiful and soothing on a harp. I can relate to the constant interruptions of sleep - I had the same experience when I was stuck in the hospital for a few days. Why do they have to wake you up so often? So glad friends stopped by. What a nice treat. Hope the bed helps his sleeping - it's a real annoyance to not be able to get enough sleep. Will keep praying for strength and healing.Roger Boydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-34169949598555579982012-07-20T11:10:48.438-04:002012-07-20T11:10:48.438-04:00How wonderful to have friends visit and how very t...How wonderful to have friends visit and how very thoughtful of them. Wish I could pop in and say hello and blow David a kiss. Here's to his being able to get some sleep -- at least once you're out of the hospital there won't be all the interruptions. By the way, you look great Sherry. Thanks for keeping us so well informed. Love you both.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852304932238231384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-28588456139986715422012-07-20T10:04:43.614-04:002012-07-20T10:04:43.614-04:00How nice of JoBeth and Catherine to surprise you. ...How nice of JoBeth and Catherine to surprise you. I passed on the information about the Biotene for the mouth sores. We have a friend who also has throat cancer and is suffering horribly from mouth sores. <br /><br />So sorry David still hasn't been able to sleep. Could you put a sign on the door reminding the nurses and staff that he is having a sleep problem and to take that into consideration. Surely some of these visits could be put off in the interest of him getting some much needed rest.<br /><br />Hang in there David!Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-86024936736317776532012-07-20T09:40:47.237-04:002012-07-20T09:40:47.237-04:00A good nights sleep may be the best thing for Davi...A good nights sleep may be the best thing for David, but familiar faces must be the next best thing! So nice of JB&C to drop in on you. I'm sure that was refreshing.<br />SylGin and Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849882478471352086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-26775075803528086352012-07-20T09:25:04.545-04:002012-07-20T09:25:04.545-04:00You look good in the photo, I know all this must b...You look good in the photo, I know all this must be hard on you too. David looks perky! Keep us posted on what is going on. I sure hope David gets some sleep so he can heal. <br />CindyK-9 Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670838525432340413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-4640531698374815562012-07-20T08:00:16.578-04:002012-07-20T08:00:16.578-04:00Great for you both to have visitors! What a wonder...Great for you both to have visitors! What a wonderful surprise...Lovely that the hospital provides a harpist. Something to look forward to other than nurses coming to poke and prod and interrupt sleep!Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32245141489754406532012-07-20T02:21:11.968-04:002012-07-20T02:21:11.968-04:00Don't you just love surprises?! How nice of J...Don't you just love surprises?! How nice of Jo Beth and Catherine to surprise you guys, and to come bearing gifts no less! Surely must've been a welcome sight to see friendly familiar faces.<br /><br />Hopeful that David gets some much needed sleep tonight.Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-72187288764359391492012-07-19T23:47:21.492-04:002012-07-19T23:47:21.492-04:00great that Jo Beth and Catherine stopped by... we ...great that Jo Beth and Catherine stopped by... we met them in Las Cruces when we accidentally camped right next to them...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56845778105191661022012-07-19T23:08:02.580-04:002012-07-19T23:08:02.580-04:00I think of you both often (I had such a good time ...I think of you both often (I had such a good time with you in Iowa City) and wish there was something I could do for you. You are both taking good care of each other, but still ...<br /><br />Listening to the radio this morning I heard something you may enjoy. Iowa is getting ready for RAGBRAI, the annual bike ride across Iowa for 20,000 best friends from all over the world (http://ragbrai.com/galleries/ragbrai-2011-on-monday/?show=slide). <br /><br />Chuck Offenburger -- fondly known by his longtime Des Moines Register column title, "Iowa Boy" was interviewed. He was instrumental to the growth of RAGBRAI. He told the interviewer that doctors told him that biking probably saved his life, because the years of riding kept him strong. When he had a stem cell transplant in late 2010 he came through with flying colors and now is preparing to ride part of RAGBRAI this year. Here's a link to his cancer update blog: http://www.offenburger.com/copingwithcancer.asp<br /><br />Chuck is a beloved Iowan, we all feel as if he's our neighbor, I hope you find comfort in his story. Here's the link to his main page: http://www.offenburger.com/default.asp<br /><br />Keep up the good work caring for each other and know I'm sending my best wishes for a great outcome!<br /><br />JudeJudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-10034520938574959712012-07-19T22:24:15.755-04:002012-07-19T22:24:15.755-04:00Here's hoping he gets a good night's sleep...Here's hoping he gets a good night's sleep. I am sure 'not normal' is a huge understatement... those numbers are steadily dropping, which is what you want, right? But on the other hand what's happening inside his body must make him feel so tired.<br /><br />It is really great that the harpist and massage therapist and the art therapis come to patients' rooms. You said they get paid, which is great.<br /><br />Enjoy your vegan treats!Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83876798975618032592012-07-19T22:10:17.883-04:002012-07-19T22:10:17.883-04:00It's really great to see these daily posts fro...It's really great to see these daily posts from you. Thanks for keeping us all in the loop. Yay for visitors, and with thoughtful gifts, too!<br /><br />Loved the Secret Life of Bees!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308357669144600161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-60091768081960607202012-07-19T22:10:09.313-04:002012-07-19T22:10:09.313-04:00Fingers crossed for that mattress thingie.
How gr...Fingers crossed for that mattress thingie.<br /><br />How great for friends to stop in! And, a couple of women in a huge motorhome, no less! Do they blog?<br /><br />You asked me about juicing, and I forgot to say "yes, one meal a day." But, if we're hungry we eat, so three meals a day isn't really us.The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-17662005626849647562012-07-19T21:47:08.730-04:002012-07-19T21:47:08.730-04:00Wow, how nice of Jo Beth and Catherine to drop by ...Wow, how nice of Jo Beth and Catherine to drop by and with goodies, too! Maybe when David gets home, he will be lucky and get a few crumbs that you might leave behind.<br /><br />Even though all of us can't be there physically as much as we'd like to be, remember we're with you in spirit and prayers.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-38019226238370850432012-07-19T21:43:50.220-04:002012-07-19T21:43:50.220-04:00So glad to see Catherine and Jo Beth got to visit ...So glad to see Catherine and Jo Beth got to visit and really made you SMILE:o)) Hope the mattress and sleeping medication helps David get the good sleep he needs. Just know we think of you both everyday...Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-17991264450523144222012-07-19T21:22:45.259-04:002012-07-19T21:22:45.259-04:00Hopefully the sleeping meds and the new mattress w...Hopefully the sleeping meds and the new mattress will work it's magic and provide David some steady sleep tonight. Nice that you had visitors and that they came bearing such a thoughtful gift. Glad to see david is still eating fairly well. Blessing to you both..thinking of you.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697546364119777641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56689220913228218312012-07-19T21:15:07.969-04:002012-07-19T21:15:07.969-04:00Do I get the delight of being the first person to ...Do I get the delight of being the first person to comment on this post?? Oh, I do hope so! Anyway, I bet I know who you were talking to on the phone before coming to the hospital ;) Sounds like you had a few nice surprises today -how very excellent! I like your shirt in that picture - what if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?! That shirt made me smile - as did the harpist. I do hope the 'sleep on air' mattress cover will help Dad to sleep - the nights must seem so long. How many times have you read "Secret Life of Bees" - must be 3 by now... :) Good book choice!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-29096717548654617612012-07-19T21:04:58.961-04:002012-07-19T21:04:58.961-04:00The old joke about hospital nurses coming around d...The old joke about hospital nurses coming around during the night to wake you up and give you a sleeping pill isn't far off the mark!Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.com