Day 11
This will be a very short post because I have had very little communication with Deb today. We spoke briefly this morning about 1.5 hours later than normal. As Jess noted, Deb had a bad night with both her lower regions and the rash. She expressed to me the extent of her discomfort as only a nurse ( and drunken sailor) could. Deb was not happy.
I checked in again around mid-day and it was clear that the hospital staff had given Deb some new potions to relieve her discomfort. I am sure she will not remember that conversation tomorrow. Today was scheduled as my "off" day because of the weather so I did not go down to see her. This was a wise choice.
We were told to expect some bad days and today will go into that column. We will hope for a better day tomorrow. Joey and I will head down tomorrow around mid-afternoon. Until you hear further from us, please respect the no visitor rule which remains in effect.
Deb sends her love to all.
posted by Joe @ 6:58 PM
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Hi Debbie:
This is a note from Ted & Suzanne. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. So many times this year we have thought of you and wondered how your daughter was doing. We have had a busy year with our two daughters getting married. (May and October). Ted is doing fine. We are expecting a new drug to come out very shortly that may have fewer side effects. We hope that you can feel all of the good thoughts and wishes that all of your friends have for you. That alone will have you up and about. Please rember that as the bumps in the road come and go.
We love you and will keep posted.
Ted & Suzanne
Hey Mrs. Teklits!
Sounds like today wasn't so good. I hope tomorrow is better! My mom was telling me how wonderful her visit was with you. She told me how YOU made HER lunch... how typical!! Anyway, here's your joke of the day:
Two men are sitting drinking at a bar at the top of the Empire State Building when the first man turns to the other and says, "You know, last week I discovered that if you jump from the top of this building, by the time you fall to the 10th floor, the winds around the building are so
intense that they carry you around the building and back into the window."
The bartender just shakes his head in disapproval while wiping the bar.
The second guy says, "What are you a nut? There is no way in hell that could happen."
"No, it's true," said the first man, let me prove it to you." He gets up from the bar, jumps over the balcony, and plummets to the street below. When he passes the 10th floor, the high wind whips him around the building and back into the 10th floor window and he takes the elevator back up to the bar.
He met the second man, who looked quite astonished. "You know, I saw that with my own eyes, but that must have been a one time fluke."
"No, I'll prove it again," says the first man as he jumps. Again just as he is hurling toward the street, the 10th floor wind gently carries him around the building and into the window.
Once upstairs he urges his fellow drinker to try it. "Well, what the hell," the second guy says, "it works, I'll try it!" He jumps over the balcony plunges downward, passes the 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th floors ...and hits the sidewalk with a 'splat.'
Back upstairs the Bartender turns to the other drinker, saying "You know, Superman, you're a real asshole when you're drunk."
Get some rest! Stay strong!
Love, Sarah Schneider
Hi Debbie! Drunken sailor?? I need to see that side of you. =) Until we can have some margaritas together... I'll have one for you this weekend. We're all still thinking of you,
Kathy, Marc, & Taylor
Debbie...you know, i have put my Danielle Steele book aside.. your husband writes so eloquently, with such a sense of humor..really enjoy it.. just wish it was about something else.. sorry your so itchy and your stomach isn't behaving..im hoping that means it is getting rid of all the "bad stuff"...
Just rest in bed.. watch some soaps, Oprah, blurry breast on jerry springer, movies, shopping channel(but have your credit card within reach), maybe even some spanish soccer..but just rest!!!Get your strength back!! love ya, mary day
Hello Aunt Debbie and Uncle Joe. I'm sorry to hear that things still aren't going that well, but it sounds like things are working as they should. I can't believe you are Christmas shopping and strolling around the hospital!
I guess we need to start dropping off some good food to the house for Uncle Joe to bring when he visits. Any requests? I'll give Jessie a call tomorrow and see if she knows any favorites.
Get some sleep and I hope tomorrow is a better day!
Lisa
Deb,
Sounds like you had a tough day...sorry to hear that...but this blog is a great idea....for all of us who care and want to let youu know we are thinking of you. i do not say anything at the hospital about things as i dont know who knows....but i do think of you daily and hope you are hanging in there....I might even go to synagogue to say a prayer for you....you know my tribe has an "in" with the man...
My thoughts are with you..hang in there
Rich Friedman
Debbie:
Just finished helping Colin with his theology review for his final on Monday. Boy have I forgotten a lot of religion. Maybe I never learned it.
Now I am working on printing the dreaded letter for our Christmas cards that everyone hates to read. Mere insisted. Check one more thing off my list.
Mom was out and about today and called me tonight...ready to talk about when we are baking cookies. Looks like it will be Saturday.
See that snow has either settled in there or is about to...best that Joe stay put.
Think about you all day long. Hope you feel it...wirte to you tomorrow. Cousin Leenie
Hi Sweetie. Hope you're feeling a little better now and your night won't be too uncomfortable. Mary and I visited Helen today. Boy, does she love and miss you! You seem to have that way with people, Deb, we all just adore you. I like the way you're taking charge and adding to your blog, what a nice surprise for all of us. Can't wait for you to feel better.
Kudos to Jess and Joe, great job with this site.
Love,
Cathy
My darling Chiz
This totally sux. I am so sorry for your troubles. I can't begin to imagine your discomfort and how sh*&^%$ you must be feeling. To hear that you are expressing yourself like a drunken sailor! Man, it must really be something. I've known you what, 30+ years and have never heard your utter anything stronger than gee willikers! (wink-wink)
I wish I was there to hold your hand and pour some blackberry brandy down your gullet.
Remember that? It was another night when you were a little under the weather. At that point in time you were cleaning everything with rubbing alcohol, not clorox. (it was so long ago - had clorox even been invented?)
We were at that little place next to Memorial Hospital in South Bend, whose name escapes me now. By the time we got ready to leave you were feeling much better, in fact, I would go so far as to say you were feeling no pain.
We had just paid the check when all of a sudden you hollered out, "I can't feel my legs! I can't feel my legs!"
You were right. You couldn't feel your legs under the table because you were feeling MY leg under the table.
Anyway,if I was there with you tonight we could watch the full moon outside your window, swill some blackberry brandy (or rub it on your rash) while belting out old sea chanties, drunken sailor style.
I love you, kiddo. Keep your pecker up. Your pal- Kris
P.S. Janet - I'm staying in a hotel in ABQ NM tonight and I'm off to get the Gideon Bible out to read the story of Moses and Aaron. It sounds just perfect for our Debbie!
Hi Deb & Joe,
You two are a scream!! LOL!! "Lower Regions" spoken like a true lawyer. Even better, is "Nurse and Drunken Sailor" in the same sentence. Too much!! Well Deb, it sounds like the last few sets of downs were three and out, but thats the way it goes in a real challenge like you have. Keep your head down and don't stop the legs moving. I know you have involved yourself in your treatment and are probably calling some of the shots yourself. Always a good idea. Make the adjustments you need to, and get back to focusing on the basics. Eating, walking, and last but not least sleeping. May God grant you a better day, and peace at last in the lower regions. Love Artie :)
dear deb,
so sorry to hear that the rash has gotten worse and that the upset lower regions are revolting aganist you. that potion sounds wonderful--hopefully it will will let you relax, stop the itching and hopefully calm your gi tract.
i really miss you, i'll think of something i want to share with you and cant so i'm writing everything down--maybe we'll have a marathon session when you get home.that is if i can find my list.
have been at king of prussia for the last 2 days--still not finished. that is the hottest mall. you have to wear your coat to enter to keep from freezing but then you could die from heat exhaustion.
i hope you have a better day today and that the next 2 weeks flys by--love to all the teklits--most especially debbie, you are in my prayers always.
marian
Hi Mom,
I wanted to let you know how Christian did at the doctor's today for his 18 month checkup. He weighs 26 lbs 12 oz, which is the 70% and is 34", the 90%. He was not supposed to get any shots but they said they could start the Hep A now, and that the two shots need to be 6 months apart so we went for it. He sat quietly while the doctor listened to his lungs and looked and his eyes. He held still while the doctor checked out his ears. He even let the nurse weigh him! Figures he was an angel since I had Walid with me! Walid gave him a sticker when we were done and he fell asleep on the way home holding it in his hand. He keeps sticking it to his shirt and taking it off to look at it.
I wanted to share the meditation I was telling you about that Auntie K sent to me last night. It gave me peace as I went to sleep and I plan to read it every night.
I AM SAFE AND SECURE, by Julia Cameron
The heart of God holds all in safety. In times of separation from those I love, I remind myself that all of us are held safely there. I ask God to touch those I love with healing grace and compassion. I ask God to gently guide those I love to their highest good and sweetest outcomes. While I long for physical contact with those I love, I remind myself that we are always in touch in spirit and that I touch them directly with grace whenever I pray for their happiness and well-being. Asking God to act for me, I pray for abundant blessings to those I love.
Thanks again to everyone for their posts, emails and calls. I feel like my family and I have an army of supporters!
Love,
Jessie
Debbie,
I'm heading into work now but just wanted to check and see how you are doing. I'm glad to hear that you are up and shopping. That really stinks that the hospital food is horrible. How does it compare to North Penn? Well let me just tell you that GrandView Hospital is not alot better, at least I don't think. I baked you some secret recipe cookies, and hopefully they'll taste okay and I can give them to Reen to give to you at some point. I know you can't have any visitors but just know that we're always thinking about you!!!
x's and infinite o'ssss Meg Noon
It's me Aunt Angie
I feel in my heart times will be easier.
My letter posted 2xand a quarter yesterday.I am still trying to figure that on out. Tomorrow I will go to Eileens your cuz,and bake nonnie cookies together.We will send you some.
I love you and miss you
Bigs Hugs Aunt Angie
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