Sunday, May 3, 2009

A Little Better Today

Still in hospital--temp only went to 103 degrees today. Getting great care, including IV antibiotics. Neutrophils at 110 and falling (expected), so he's wearing a mask and continues to get the daily Neupogen shot which increases neutrophil production. Hemoglobin at 8.4 so he will probably get a transfusion tomorrow. Spirits are good. Many "power naps". "We'll get through this", he says as he drifts off to sleep. God, how I love this man! Barbara
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  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Jim,
    Power nap away! We love you and are praying with all of our hearts! Barb- please rest while Jim is napping. You need to keep up your strength! Hopefully the temp will keep going down and the transfusion will perk you up some tomorrow, Jim. You are a great warrior- keep up the fight! Many prayers and much love coming from your Texas cheering squad!
    We love you both,
    Jeanne and Frank

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  2. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    He's right; you will get through this! We're sorry for the ordeal he has to endure and keep praying for comfort and healing. His buddy is doing better; low grade only today and much more walking around. We love you both enormously, Susan and John

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    My computer was having problems over the weekend so I didn't find out about Jim back in the hospital until this morning. So sorry to hear that he's not home enjoying those grandchildren and some ice cream. Hopefully he will be real soon. Know that we are alwyas thinking good thoughts and praying for you both.

    Lots of love,

    Joanne and Sam

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  4. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    GANG !

    VERY POSITIVE SIGN !


    MONDAY MAY 4 MIDMORNING

    LISTENED TO WEEK END MESSAGES ON MY OFFICE ANSWERING MACHINE

    MUMBLED MESSAGE FROM HIMSELF WITH A TAX ? SOMETHING ABOUT A ROTH.

    YOU JUST GOTTA LOVE MY BRO JIM DON'T YOU !

    BRO BOB

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  5. Andy MatthewsMay 4, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    bob that's the only time your brother makes any sense...when he's under sedation

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  6. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Sorry to hear you are back in the hospital. You are right, you will get through this- our love and prayers are with you. Tom and Pat

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  7. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Sorry you're back inthe hospital. Batb get some rest while he's well cared for! I'll have to send you John-John's 1st communion experiences, they'll give you plenty of chuckles. God Bless! ME & the boys

    PS the polish prince can't post a commnet to the site, but reads it and checks in with me every day on Jim's status. Think he needs the same technical support Jim has!

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