Leaving Sharon in Baltimore was one of the hardest things that I have ever done. Our entire family is extremely impressed with how strong she has been throughout this whole thing. Thank you from all of us to Dave's family, Matt, Katie, Paige, George and all their other great friends at Sky Top who are helping her get through this. While I was there Sharon shared some pretty great stories of how you have all helped her and I speak for my whole family when I say we are all very grateful for the love and support that all have shown.
When I left Dave was not having a great day. It was not a bad day either, kind of somewhere in between. He was less responsive than he had been the 3 days before and seemed to be really fatigued. This was disconcerting as both Sharon and I were really positive after speaking with the Drs the day before. It is important to keep remembering that there will be good days and bad days and that you really need to take it one day at a time.
When I spoke to Sharon again this morning she told me that the Drs had been in and they have decided to move forward with another IViG treatment rather than discharging him to a subacute care facility. Sharon thinks, and I agree, that this is good. Once he is released from a hospital it will be difficult to get him these treatments if they are needed and she still feels that he is not stable enough to be discharged even if it is to another facility. So, whereas yesterday we thought that she would be able come back up to PA towards the middle of next week, it now looks like that may not happen. This will be his 3rd IViG treatment so cross your fingers that 3rd times a charm!
Not sure how the posting works as I am a new bog learner. Just wanted to add that as we were leaving Dave last evening the nurses were begining to set Dave up for his next dose of IVIG treatment. =) Love you Dave--Keep up the good work! XOXO!
ReplyDeleteI am a new blogger too! My very first post and it's an important one!!! Sharon, Wendy has been keeping us informed. We are praying HARD and I think of you often. You are remarkable! I would hope that I could be as strong as you have proven to be in a difficult situation like this. My heart goes out to Dave and I wish him a speedy and complete recovery from whatever this is. Even though I have never met Dave, I think he must be an awfully special guy to have snagged a terrific woman like you!
ReplyDeleteAll our prayers are for Dave to recover quickly and fully. We pray the family is able to keep strong through this difficult time. Thanks for creating the blog. It's good to hear the updates.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Wendy on keeping everyone up to date. This is Deb, Wendy & Sharon's Mom, & I'd like to add my thanks to all of their friends also. To all who organized the benefit, the Paige Originals,those that got her a Christmas tree & decorated her house, Speers for his help with the dogs, George & Paige for keeping Opie & for being such good friends, Matt & Katie for the support, the anonymous donor of dog food, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
ReplyDeleteOne day at a time Sharon, we love you & Dave.