Thursday, July 2, 2009
Jim's Worst Nightmare!
During Jim's first cycle of Chemo back in April he said to me,"Barb, you know what my biggest fear is? It's that one of my hips would dislocate during this chemotherapy." Well last night, right after watching the news, Jim was getting out of bed and his left hip went out! Talk about the trials of Job!!! Anyway the ambulance responded to our 911 call promptly and he was in Arlington Hospital ER by 8:30 pm. Erin and later, Sarah, came to the ER with me. Jim's own orthopedist, Dr. Annunciata, had no trouble manipulating it back into place and by 11:15 pm he was comfortable. HOWEVER, he had had another bout of diarrhea just before and also after the dislocation, so they kept him there to give him some IV fluids lest he dehydrate once again. The doctor from NIH advised he come in the next morning at 8:00 am to evaluate him. So, after getting home close to 3 am we got up at 7am to go back to NIH--home again by 5 pm. YJ spent the night and thank God he did as Jim was extremely weak and needed a lot of assistance to go to the B.R. (that's the loo, you Brits). This afternoon Joe came to NIH to help us home and tonight Mike will spend the night to help. You gotta admit--life is never boring with this man! Barbara
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You know I just mentioned to Andy the other day Well at least his hip didn't go out I guess I spoke too quick. God Bless you both Our prayers are with you Try to keep SMILING and a Happy Anniversary. Love Jeanie
ReplyDeleteI bet you've never spent an anniversary quite like this one! Happy Anniversary --- 49 years, WOW! What an inspiration and such wonderful role models you have been to all of us. Hope tomorrow is a better day.... and every day after that.
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Pat and Rick
The friends who visited Job all tried explaining why he was in such straights. What a mistake! Leaves us with the age old question: "why do bad things happen to good people?" We have no idea. But we do know that whatever happens you two find a way to keep your love for one another cookin'. And that would be the miracle part. Thanks for showing us miracles of love every day. All our love always, Susan and John
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to spend an anniversary! Called you yesterday but got the machine - now I know why. Maybe you can celebrate today by taking lots of naps. I'm sure you both need them. Remember "The sun'll come out tomorrow" and I pray that all your days from now on will be sunny.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
Joanne
Dear Barbara and Jim,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 49th! Your love and faithfulness are beautiful to witness. We are all supporting you and sending prayerful best wishes for many blessings during your 50th year.
Love,
Peggy and Fred
Dear Barbara and Jim,
ReplyDeleteWe already wished you a Happy Anniversary the other night having no idea how you would bring that day to a close! It seems as if the day up to that point had been good. God love both of you! We are so glad that your own doctor was able to be there and that it manipulated back into place easily! Thank God! Jim, your perseverance is amazing- you are quite a man! And Barb, you are a wonderful woman! We love both of you and continue to pray every day for you and your family! Happy 4th! Alyssa spent the night at a friend's last night, Frank and I slept until 10 today- can't believe it. Sunny and hot here. Hope you have an uneventful day- no fireworks necessary1
Love and prayers,
Jeanne, Frank and Alyssa
Maureen was telling me about the hip going out; Jeez Louise! I've also been told that God won't give you anymore than you can handle, so i guess He sees you both as being very strong people. So do I! Happy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Linda and Gordon
Happy Anniversary, a little late. I can't believe it has been 9 years since I drove to Va. for your 40th. I do hope Jim is improving, at least a little. I pray for you both every day. Say hi to your brother and sisters for me when you talk to them. Love to all of you.
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