Monday, April 4, 2011

...Begins with the Smalllest Step.

Today was one of those small steps. After the mega-load of Adivan last night, I slept through the girls' game, but woke up and with one eye opened I was able to watch the end... big disappointment. But we still have the guys tonight. I am very thankful that they have cut the Adivan to a 1/4 of last night's dose and I can function at that level. And except for coming in from time to time for vitals, or pills or visits from various and sundry people they've pretty much left us alone.

Marie has been here since about noon... she's at the other building getting her Nupegin shots. This will happen today tomorrow and Wednesday. On thursday they start the harvest and I get them on Friday. That is "0" day. From there we will be counting UP to 100 days at which time I will we hope we will be able to get back to Orlando.

I don't think I'm going to put any weight on while I here, but the food, so far, isn't half bad. At least it doesn't have the "hospital smell", we all so know and love, huh?

Time for a nap... love youse guys.
Don
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  1. Bob(Udder Brudder)LombardoApril 4, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Don,
    They need your Maranara sauce recipe. Glad the food isn't too bad. Are they giving you some Montepulchano (I know I spelled this wrong) with the grool?? We are counting down with you here in Beautiful Bonita springs.
    Love you Udder BRudder.
    Bob

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  2. MirEightApril 4, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Hi Daddy!
    So good to Skype with you just now. Seems like you're right around the corner. Nittany enjoyed seeing you too!
    We love you!
    -me

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  3. KertApril 4, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Dear Don:

    I can't believe everything you have been through and the journey is just starting. Hang in big guy. We adore you.

    Kert

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  4. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Hi Don,
    We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep up the great attitude and blog.
    We can just picture you enjoying the screened porch at the Cape next summer.

    Warm regards,
    Linda and Marty Brill

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  5. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Hi Don, You're one ol' tough guy! We are pulling for you and will be following you on your blog and FB. Thinking of you and praying for you. xo Jean and Dave

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  6. ruth annApril 4, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Hey, it's me...Chris just brought the rake back...I miss you...Love, Tooty

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  7. HeatherApril 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Hey Uncle Don,
    Thought about you all day today. You are the strongest person I know and I admire your spirit. I just know this is going to allow you to kick this thing to the curb! We are praying for you all the time and wish we could be right there with you through this all. Know that we are with you in spirit and can't wait to celebrate with you!
    Love you,
    Heather

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  8. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Hospital food, how I miss it... NOT! :)
    Wishing you all the best, Don!
    Luanne

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  9. MimiApril 4, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Hi Don:
    So glad you are doing well, please say hello to Marie for me. I thought about you all day and wished I could be there. Go UConn tonight it's good you slept through the girls game. Sad.
    Stay strong so we can soon celebrate.
    Love,
    Sarah

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  10. GolfrdeeApril 5, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Love reading the blog! The time will pass quickly and you will be back in Orlando before you know it. Just think of all the great holiday foods we have enjoyed, that will help the "hospital food" so pitiful that it is!

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  11. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    You are in my prayers my good buddy. See you soon.

    Doug H.

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  12. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Hey Don!
    This is Lindsay (your facebook friend and kittie's nurse)by the way, I have a craft blog so this is my blogosphere alter ego (hehe). I love that you are blogging this journey. I am following you now (I think I put my real name) but if you are bored or need something fun to look at you can check out my crafty blog--I also post pics of my pets. The web address is: http://www.craftafarian.blogspot.com

    I just wanted to pop in and give you my well wishes and tell you that I am sending good vibes your way :)

    Good luck with your procedure coming up, you and your sister are in my thoughts. I look forward to your next post--you'll be back in orlando before you know it! Maybe I can steal Chase from Doc and bring him over...

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  13. jacquelynApril 5, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Good morning, goomba!
    Hope you had a good night....well, I'm sure you did thanks to the UCONN Huskies! What a rout! I hope you got to watch.
    All is quiet on the home front. the curbs across the street are still blue, so all is copacetic.
    Miss you, kiss Marie for me if you guys get a chance to be together.
    Jax

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  14. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hi Donald, wish you a speedy recovery.You are in our prayers and we are sure you will beat this thing. this is a test message also, just set up a g-mail account so I can BLOG to you. Ok if this works I will QSO you again 73 Lou and Barb.....88's

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  15. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    We are are praying for you and your family here at The Castle!! Ruth Ann is in good hands at work! Hang in there!
    Jackie

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  16. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I just got an update from Pinky. Wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. Hang in there and hope everything works out well. Hang in their! Walter

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  17. Markski506April 5, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Love and miss you Daddy Don!!! Thinking of and praying for you often! Love, Mark

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