Update on DH, etc.

Apr 12, 2006 12 Replies

To Everyone Sorry to not have contacted anyone lately. Several of you have inquired privately as to our situation and I just must apologize for not getting around to answering you, but sincerely appreciate your concern. Needless to say, it has been a stressful 2 months and still many more to follow. DH has been having many blood tests the last week in hopes of stabilizing some of his blood levels. Some were near critical and the doctors are keeping close watch on them. Currently he is in the pre-transplant stage at Northwestern Memorial in Chicago. We had gone there last week. I drove. Miracle!! I got us there and back without a hitch. Traffic was "packed" to say the least. But I studied maps ahead of time and didn't do too badly, if I must say so myself. It had been 13yrs since I had made the drive into Chicago and at that time, I had been side-swiped - not my fault either, I might add. Hence the reluctance at trying it prior to this. Anyhow, DH goes back to Northwestern for another appointment at the end of May, provided nothing further happens with his blood work between now and then. It's been touch and go for the last week, and he hasn't had any more of the "attacks" to have him rushed to the hospital again. (Thank goodness.) He is still very weak and not able to do too much of anything, but that is customary with liver failure. In between doctor and hospital trips, I'm still trying to work on my DDIL t-shirt quilt. One friend has seen the top in its near completion stage and she raved about how great it looks. I thought it looked rather jumbled, fabric wise. But then, as she said it is a memory quilt in which all of you that had sent squishies will be included. So you see, I couldn't have done it without you. Hope each and everyone of you have a wonderful, blessed Easter or whatever holiday you would be celebrating, if any, at this time. Good wishes and thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers in the past and hoping you can still spare a few more for us.



Also, sending you greetings for the season. Click the link:

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you again for being such a caring group. You are really superspecial. Happy quilting to everyone. -- Marlys in Indiana snipped-for-privacy@iwon.com
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Continuing prayers for your DH's health. Don't worry if you can't write often, we love y'all anyway.

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Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super> special.

I'm still keeping you and your DH in my thoughts. This is such a hard time for you. I know it's mad to say it, but do *try* to relax over the holiday: do a little something together every day, and just enjoy each other's company, even if all you do it sit holding hands and watching the clouds.

Thanks so much for taking the time to get us up to speed with all your concerns, Marlys. It must be a very trying time for both of you - your DH to endure and you to worry. Let's hope that the wait until end of May passes calmly and that the inevitable wait for the transplant is miraculously short. Take care of you, too. . In message , Marlys in Indiana writes

Keeping you and your dh in my prayers. Have a Happy Easter.

Denny (in Fort Wayne)

I'm delighted to hear that there's progress, Marlys! My fingers will be crossed that it continues. :)

You've been in my thoughts and will remain there until we hear the news of a successful transplant. Please take care of yourself - your DH will need you as much after the surgery as he does now!

So glad you've reported in. Still holding you close in our hearts, Polly

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> Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super>> special.

Good to see you posting again. My thoughts and prayers for you and DH continue. Hugs, Linda in Tx

Many blessings to you and yours Marlys. You have a wonderful Easter as well.

Hugz Patti in Seattle

Marlys you take care now y'hear. Just take each day as it comes and know that we are all here for y'all whenever you can stop by to chat. Hugs and happy caring thoughts headed over to ya.

Sending prayers to you and your DH. Barbara in SC and now FL

Marlys, thank you for taking the time to update us. We are so very proud of you and your honey for facing this thing head-on, taking each step, taking each day as it comes, and doing what is required. We see your strength and courage, and we see our prayers for you being answered. Big hugs, and more prayers, coming your way!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super> special.

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