One day at a time
May 20, 2013 in Lymphoma by Reta Reed
Jeff had a really good day yesterday. He built three computers (granted not a terribly strenuous task, but takes energy nonetheless), was up and about and didn’t nap much at all. He could even talk on the phone without huffing and puffing. Today… notsomuch. He’s terribly nauseated – not to the point (yet) of tossing the cookies, but really doesn’t feel great. It hit him after he ate some homemade breakfast taquitos this morning 😛 When I got home from work, he was lying on the couch and trying not to move, lest he trigger an eruption. I called Dr Oommen who said we could piggyback the anti-nausea meds, so he is now sipping something fizzy to help him burp, but still trying not to move much.
It is just not our norm to not be able to make plans for next week, this weekend, or even tomorrow. I try to remind Jeff to just take it one day at a time. Today is a bright neon reminder that one day is no indication of what the next will bring. Dr. Oommen has told us that with time his body will settle down and it will get easier. That’s a relief!
I’m not experiencing what Jeff is, but it’s still tough to see a loved one miserable and know there’s not much you can do about it. I can make phone calls to the doctor and fetch medicine, but I still feel useless. There’s not even any hair to hold out of the way if he pukes!
Have not had an update in a few days–Hope you are doing ok. Miss ya
Hey Jeff it has been almost a year since I left TPCC.. I heard you were sick .. I pray for you and your family to find strength .. Stay strong . Miss ya … Love Tracey smith
Hey Jeff just checkin in.
Still thinkin of you bud. Not missin much on GLP, same old GLP effect on all doom. You know how it is man
Dan
Hey Jeff! I was out of the office from May 6-20, but it doesn’t mean I didn’t think of you. In fact, while in London, I was in Westminster Abbey taking the self-guided tour, and as I passed the rack of lit candles….I saw a stack of prayer request cards & along with my parents’ names, I wrote yours too! So, last week some priest in England included YOU in his prayer. You’re not just nationwide, you are worldwide, baby! Greetings to all in your home. We love you all.
Sheri
Hi Sexy Bald Guy,
Just think how good you are going to look and feel when all of this is over with! Hang in there because it will get better, you are so lucky to have Reta and your beautiful kids there for you. I just want you to know that you are loved and missed. Doing both jobs today so I have to go check out a patient.
Love Ya,
Susan
God has Jeff in the palm of His hand. He will never leave him or forsake him. In our thoughts and prayers.
Gina Marlar
Hey Jeff!
Just wanted ya to know that I’m thinking of you and prayers going up every evening for your strength and well being. I think Dr. Kuppinger misses you very much. He is out in the hall now, installing a new program. It’s been quiet this week w/ a couple of doc out on vacation. Dr. Gilbey is in China, for a wedding. Probably gonna bike on top of the great wall for it’s entirety. Dr. Plump is MIA, no one seems to know where he is, but he took our portable o2 concentrator. Maybe on another mission w/ the vets. Dr. Su is in all his glory, having as many rooms as he wants. Dr. Guerra is well, Dr. Guerra, not too many waves. ICU for Dr. Austin, miss him when he is gone. Miss you too. Get plenty of rest, eat lots of chicken, it will make the chic-fil-a cows very happy.
Luv ya man!
Terri
Thinking about the two of you and the kids. This too shall pass.