I spoke to Sharon this evening after she left the hospital for the day. Dave completed his 3rd IViG treatment last night (it was given over 2 nights). The past 2 days he has been holding steady. Even though there weren't any significant improvements, there weren't any new issues either. So steady is good. A highlight for today was some improvement with the Physical Therapist. Dave was very responsive to them and was actually able to make a fist, which he hasn't been able to do for a while. Sharon says he worked really hard with them and she was proud and happy with this. Keep up the good work Dave!
They have also spoken to the hospital Social Worker and are investigating where in the PA/NJ area he could be transferred to. It is very important to find a facility that has some knowledge about Dave's condition and can provide the best type of therapy and care. Amy (Dave's sister) has been calling a lot of places and doing a lot of research and it sounds like they are making some headway in that area. Amy, this is so helpful to Sharon, thank you. We still do not know exactly when he will be transferred but hopefully this week it will be worked out and he can come back closer to his family and friends. I think Sharon could really stand to come back also and be in their home with their dogs! I know she misses them very much and shows Dave their pictures everyday.
Sharon has been able to get on line and read the blog. She is going to try to get on in the next couple of days and post an update for us. Keep adding comments as this is very uplifting for her to hear from everyone and she can share our words of encouragement with Dave.
Hi y'all. This is Dave & Sharon's friend Matt. I'm compelled to write (type-@3WPM) and I'm not sure why, but here we go. Wendy, it was so nice to meet you & thank you so much for setting this up. I hope that ANYONE that reads this blog goes ahead and gives a comment; words are wonderful to hear, but being able to visit
ReplyDelete& revisit this site full of support from friends & family is surely comforting to Sharon, Sharon's & Dave's families, and, of course, DeeBizzle (one of Dave Barry's AKAs).
Katie found this; I'm not Catholic, but I think the audience may be.
St. Theresa's Prayer
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be ...
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be confident knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing,
dance,
praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
love,
uncleboozy and the Hot Dinosaur.
Matt and Katie!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome find!!! =)
I would love to share with you a little story that happened just last week. My daughter is currently looking for her confirmation name. In our search we came across St Teresa and this same prayer. I also thought about Dave and Sharon, and all of us that love them so much! St Teresa is the Saint of little ways. The little things that everyone does to help is just whats gonna get us all through this.
THANKS for posting for all to read! and for also helping Mackenzie with your "sign", chose her confirmation name!
~Amy (Daves sister)