Day 16: Turning the Corner!!!
Dear Fods,
While I hope that this note is not premature, Debbie is definitely coming back from the dark space she has been in for the past two weeks. Yesterday, she was able to walk -- with help -- to the middle bathroom for a standing up shower, had two good BM's, and ate solid food (again FOD Charlene's chicken stew). She was very alert yesterday and spent good quality time visiting with FOD Kris. She was up and awake more than 50% of the time yesterday.
FOD Kris arrived on Wednesday evening from Colorado and she left earlier this morning. On Thursday we had a full morning with Social Workers and nurses while Kris began learning the ropes of "D" Care. Nurse Kathy (Debbie's regular nurse) will now be her nurse every Thursday and she was glad to visit with Debbie again. She drew blood and we got the results on Friday morning. Remarkably, Debbie's WBC is now down to 30K from a high of 117K without any of the new drug. Her RBC is fine and only her platelets are low @ 15K. With the Phillies parade, even HUP thought better of a transport on Friday and Debbie has been fine over the weekend, with only a little nose bleed. That could have been caused by the sinus surgery as she just passed a huge piece of packing that must have been left behind some months ago. They will draw blood again on Monday and we will see if we need a transport next week.
This morning, we were up early to see FOD Kris off for her plane. Luckily, I forgot to turn the clocks back last night or she would have been with us for a while longer! Debbie was out of bed this AM for some final Kris care and she is resting now. Also, she read the blogs herself this morning after Kris left!
While Debbie still has a way to go, I think we are coming out of this latest tunnel and back into the light.
Thanks for all of your cards and blogs -- they mean a lot to us.
Debbie sends her love to all.
posted by Joe @ 7:12 AM
28 Comments:
Yea! Keep going strong... we all love you and are praying for you!
This is wonderful news. Keep it up. I'm pulling for you. Enjoy this beautiful day.
Love Betty
Debbie...
Incredible, Remarkable, Inspirational...you are all that and more.
We have entered the football mania part of the year. When we started this football season it was really with a heavy heart after having so much success last season. Dave coined the phrase "cautiously optimistic" regarding this possible season's success. I never thought we would end the season 8-2 and be going to the playoffs but here we are and now us senior Moms are a bunch of nervous Nellies.
Dave went with a couple other parents to watch our next possible opponent and it looks very promising for us this coming Wednesday night to win Regionals. Yet another game played with your fighting spirit in mind.
Again...special hugs to your dedicated girlfriends and family for taking such great care of you. We are just so thrilled to see that you are making such great progress.
Keep it up! Love to all. COD Eileen and the family
Deb, This is such wonderful, wonderful news!! Thank you GOD!! I hope and pray you continue to feel stronger and more improvement every day!! You have such a fabulous and supportive family and support group behind you. I love you, miss you and continue to pray that you improve daily!!
Love,
Gloria(from DE)
Debbie,
I am glued to the blog again. Always looking for news of how you are doing. It looks like you had a good day yesterday - solid food - awesome. I want you to know that not a minute goes by that you don't drift through my thoughts. You have been amazing. Oops my breakfast is ready - Richard makes a mean omlette and I don't want it to get cold. It looks like today is going to be a pretty one - enjoy! Love you so much.
Susan (Schneider)
Debbie...
I'm so happy to hear you are doing better. You really are a remarkable woman! I truely do not know what else there is to say except that I love you and continue to think about you everyday! Love Meredith
Dearest Debbie,
Fantastic, this is great news. OK I get it.. you just want me to "visit" more often.... there was a while there when Visitor Alison wasn't checking the blog as I knew you were out and about living life large.. and now I'm back to visiting you daily!!! (many times a day!!!)....
Let's see, the latest from my world now that you are reading the blogs again. This Thursday I hope to travel up to see Lynne's kids, I haven't seen them for almost 2 months as I have been working like crazy to build my business so I can fully support myself and Sam. Horrible legal stuff going on with the divorce but I keep finding pennys from heaven and love my life and work so I count my blessings and know I will survive this heartache. My one hope is that I don't have to loose my home, I love my neighbors and neighborhood so much. Sam is a senior with his eye on Penn State as his first choice.... I brought him for senior photos this week and teared up when I saw the cap and gown photos!!! My baby will be leaving me next year. So for now I am enjoying every moment.. He is a great kid. My dog Penny continues to be a rasal, but her high energy keeps me going. When I'm working in my office downstairs with the door open so she can go in and out she tries to get my attention. I will see her run past the door with a pillow in her mouth or best yet a stuffed gorilla toy as she trotted by me with a sly grin on her face! Debbie dearest, I'm looking forward to a cuppa in Tennis Way... keep getting strong so I can brew one for you. Lots and lots of love Visitor Alison.
Debbie, you are truly amazing! This is just the news we needed today. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie I am so looking forward to our next visit - I know it will be soon. Please let us know when you are up to it. Maybe we can then share that corned beef special or cheese steak from Mocacias in Schwenksville.
Joe, thank you for updating the blog.
Boni & Lorraine
Debbie,
Wow! This is great news! Keep up the good work- you are a crazy inspiration!
MEG
Mom-Mom,
We are overjoyed to hear this great news. You are truly a miracle--- We hope that you remain on this upswing . Know that we think about you always! We had a great halloween and Isabelle had so much fun trick-or-treating.. We joined up with all the cousin and went door to door.. I was shocked that Isabelle was able to keep up with the boys. She actually got the whole thing, it seemes. She walked up to every door , reached for candy, and sometimes went back for seconds!! Her bumblebee costume looked a lot better the first time she wore it and did not make it very far on our outing.. oh well...
We love you very much
Isabelle and Allison
GOD IS GREAT AND GOD IS GOOD!!!!!!!
esp when HE gives you an appetite-we would much rather have debbie doing food-esp junk food? than debbie doing lasix!
hang tough all of you...keep the sunshine on your cheeks and all our love in your hearts.
tony & jill
Deb,
You can't imagine the relief I feel and the emotions running over me as I read this latest blog. I'm chomping at the bit to see you, but now I have a cold(which also is causing me to have sympathetic nosebleeds). I thought of you so often last week as we were moving, wondering constantly how you were. And now I read that Miss Kris(kudos and many thanks for your excellent loving care of Deb) seems to have been just the medicine you needed, along w/ all your loving T's of course. And you're eating....that must put Joe over the moon!
This is our 2nd full day in the house. The move did not....lets see, how can I put this nicely....the move was governed by Murphys Law....everything that can go wrong will. But we are back in and the wrongs will all be righted eventually. I'd love to bring you photos of the house and the few pieces of furniture we have, but only if you're up for it....you let me know.
Deb, I love and miss you so much. Words can't explain how thankful I am that you have turned this corner. My prayers will be ones of thanksgiving tonight and for continued recovery of course.
Big Dating Game hugs and kisses to you and all the T's. Bob says "God Bless you, dear. Hang in there."
Love, love, love you,
Mo and Bob
YEA Debbie,
You are awesome! Last week I had everyone in Wilkes-Barre praying for you! So glad you are up and about and eating. Manga!!!Enjoy the next few days on you deck. It is supposed to be in the 60's and the leaves are so beautiful. That is the best part of my drive to Wilkes-Barre. OOPS, I just remembered I didn't call them to tell them I was home. Better do it. Keep getting stronger, girl.
Love, hugs and kisses,
Beth
Way to Go Debbie!!! I was so so happy when I read the blog. You are an amazing woman. God was sure busy listening to all the prayers for you. God is good!!!
I think about you all day long.
I constantly pray for you and the family. Well you keep feeling better my oh so special friend.
Mackenzie loved her first Halloween. She was the cutest bumble bee ever....she even kept her little head band on. Well you continue to feel better. I can not tell you how happy I was to read such great news. Sending a big hug to you...
Love ya,
Chuck,Donna,Wyatt and Mackenzie
Hi Deb,
So glad to hear you are getting stronger and stronger. I just knew you would mystify those doctors with your counts! You are certainly a fighter and we are all glad that things are moving in the right direction. Take care and look forward to seeing you again soon. Love, Donna K. (Brandon, Chad and Derek send their love too)
Hey girlfriend,
I am elated that you are walking, showering, eating and pooping! Can't wait to come over for a visit--I'll bring some more pound cake--this time with vanilla icing!
Thanks to Edie and Kris for taking such good care of my dear friend (and also Joe, Jessie, Joey and Mike).
Lots of Love, Eileen XOXOXO
Way to Go Girl!!!!
Let's keep moving towards the improvement direction!
Lots of Love and Prayers,
Cindy, Keith and boys
Aunt Shirley
Dear Deb,
So glad to see the improvement, way to go girl. As all have said, you are an inspiration. As always you remain in my prayers. I do have pictures from Italy, when and if you feel up to viewing them let me know. I would love to see you when you are up to visitors. Take care. love, hugs, and prayers, Jean
Debbie,
You are woman, hear you roar!
Love you!
Donna Tea Bags
Deb, bill and I think of you all the time. We send our love. Keep up the uphill swing. love linda and bill
What great news - it looks like you are turning another corner. Way to go girl. Knew you could do it - you won't let anything keep you down too long. Keep up the positive attitude. Still keeping you in our prayers. Love Shelly
Debbie
Great news, I know it is difficult but stay with it.
M2MD
Debbie,
Sending some goodnight wishes your way. I hope you are nestled all tight in your bed with family near you. What a night, huh? Love you...
xoxoMEG
WOW DEBS ...you are truly the strongest women I know..and most amazing, to boot!! I just read the blog this A.M. and was so happily surprised to see that you are so much better....puuleeeze keep it all up.You "T's" are right in there (strong and amazing..Kris too).I know you are giving it you're all...and you're all,seems to be doing the trick! God IS good ,and He is right at your back, Debs, bolstering you up with His amazing love and compassion...trust in Him...His merciful heart can do ALL things...I know you believe this to be true.... much love and continuing prayers from "bevie" and the "Z's"
God is good! Stay strong and have faith. Prayers are never ending, we'll just keep bombarding heaven!
Love
Pam K
Hello Chizzie-
Thinking of you this morning as I watch big, fat fluffy flakes of snow drift down outside my window. It's starting to taper off, but it's left a white dusting on the ground. Can't see the snow without thinking of how much you love it, but oh, I'm not ready for winter yet. My Halloween decorations are still up! Tacky, I know, but I just haven't had a chance to get the ladder out and take them down. Now with the snow...who knows how long it will take me.
Hope this finds you resting comfortably and feeling okay today. I'm missing being with you, honey!
Despite everything going on last week we still managed to enjoy each other's company didn't we? We shared some laughs, sang a few songs and even busted a few dance moves! And how about the day we played "Debbie does Charge Nurse"? We sure had those boys hop-singing around that day! Ha-ha! (God love 'em)
Your spirit never ceases to amaze me, honey. I love you.
Joe, Jess, Joey and Mike, I'm sending you all my prayers and love, too.
Remember, you have an army of FOD's to call on when you need help.
Hugs and kisses
K
Debbie..can you believe last night!! Sure you have been to Grant Park.. have to admit.. got teary watching obama, and biden and family come out together.. amazing times and glad of it.. also thought maccain was very classy in his speech..
Let the dog out around 12:30 last night and noticed and car with its lights on across the street.. well, being nosey,, i had to look, as i was looking i see its a police car , next thing i know, a flashlight is shining on my window and door.. i ran to the kitchen to hide.. then bring the dog in. run upstairs.. look out the window. and there are 5 police cars!! Holy crap.. well, i heard they were looking for an escaped convict.. yikes..hope they found him...
Debbie. keep up the strength ,, take it slowly.. and i, along with the whole eastern seaboard will be praying for you!! I sure hope you are feeling more comfortable each day....lots of love and prayers your way!! and oh Joey.. happy birthday.. love..mdf
We're praying the Lord keeps His arms around you, keeps you from any more pain, and gives you some happy moments with the ones you love until He takes you with Him.
God Bless.............We Love You,
Grumma & Grumpa
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