Today at 3 Dr. Boyd came and gave us the good news...the chemo was successful. As you can imagine we were beyond elated. As I watched Peter's dear face I could not help but cry with joy. The first hurdle is behind us. The repopulation of healthy cells and platelets is in progress. If blood tests show something funky, as Dr. Boyd called it, there will be another bone marrow test in a week.
Peter is still battling with the severely inflamed and swollen right leg but hopefully the new antibiotic cocktail will clear this up in a couple of days. Osteopaths, Reiki therapists and acupressure points manipulated by me bring Peter relief.
Thank you for the healing thoughts you have sent our way. They sustain us and give us confidence.
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| The card Don and Ginger sent |
It has started...Peter is beginning to loose his hair. Since he is such an esthete, the thing that bothers him the most is the messiness......
I did a terrible thing today. A nutritionist and her student stopped by and asked Peter if he is choosing well balanced meals from the hospital menu and if he would like some help in making choices. Peter's eyes widened because he knew what was coming...... I told the poor woman with great indignation that I bring all of his meals since the hospital fare is atrocious. Understandably she was taken aback and made a graceful retreat with her student in tow. Peter was mortified by my tactlessness and me, I was full of remorse. At his urging I left the room in search of the ladies, found them and apologized profusely. They were very gracious and kind, forgiving me in the sweetest manner. I am so glad Peter keeps me on an even keel even now in these difficult times.
We eat well! Yesterday Marie made us an incredibly delicious Pear Frangipani tart. I picked it up at her house and brought it, still warm from the oven, to Peter who was in ecstasy eating it. Literally!
Today Christina brought Gnocchi en Brodo which made Peter a happy man. And look at those adorable tartlets for dessert! We are so happy that a little thing like an extended hospital stay isn't going to keep us from enjoying great food with a little help from our friends.
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Good morning
Silverback,
welcome back
I am so happy for you both! Each day of good news brings me joy as well. The meals, your stories, your photos continue to demonstrate the loving attention that you bring to each other, and that surrounds you by such wonderful friends.
you clearly walk gently through the world.......
xxoo a
Hello you two wonders of the human race...
Congratulations on the amazing news that the chemo worked!!!
Peter's hair....OK so he will not be the SILVER fox...but he still will be a FOX....SHAVE THE HEAD AND GET RID OF THE MESS.....the hair will go in even stronger.
Love the pics of the food and the homeyness of the table cloth, bamboo plates, etc....and no plastic!!
xoxoxo, Elke
I meant to type "GROW" not go.....
trying
OK - this is your son, Mark. Out of some reason the authentication doesn't like me unless I use "Anonymous", so that's who I'll be for now.
Super great site - Avy did such a great job and Mammy is updating it so well!
The food looks great! The desserts especially!
So glad to hear that the chemo did its job - a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders!
I'll call tomorrow again...
OK - got it figured out with the authentication - my bad...
Daddy - you seriously need to go to a wholesale store and buy a big box of those sticky rollers or then just shave the head! Haha!
I'm so glad to hear and see that such a comfy environment has been set up for you and you are being fed so well and surrounded by so much support!!!
Mammy - you are so awesome how you are helping Daddy through these times and "päppel" him back up!!!
I wish I would live closer to swing by right now...
This is the news we've been waiting to hear! So happy that you came through the first hurdle with flying colors! Peter, I'm convinced that your being in excellent physical shape and with Jutta's fantastic cooking keeping you both fit that you are able to weather this better than most. I hope your leg starts to behave soon and you go from strength to strength.
Much love...Monica and Gregg
Was für eine gute Nachricht...Ich wusste der Bebbi schafft das, mit wem soll ich sonst Baseldytsch rede in Maine?? Wegen den Haaren, Peter, remember Kocak...he still had some success!! Bin einfach nur glücklich für Euch und für dich im speziellen.
E grosse, dicke Schmutz. Jacques
I am so happy for you both with the Bone Marrow results. and for the hair, I would echo the suggestion to shave it and be done.
what beautiful photos you take Jutta and your food must make all who see it on the unit incredibly envious.
I have never seen food like that in any of the hospital rooms I have frequented over the past 28 years. Never.
Food made with love can only heal.
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