It has been a while since I posted and I apologize for the delay. Sometimes after a couple real positive days and posts it is difficult to log in and not be able to share again an equally positive post. The first couple of days after Dave was transferred were good days however he did develop a fever again indicating that his body was still fighting off an infection. Initially this really wore him out and some of the great progress that had been noted was not present. However, yesterday Sharon did tell me that he seemed to be doing a little better again and thankfully he remains at the specialty hospital and not back in ICU! Dave is a tremendous fighter as he has been showing us time and time again.
Throughout the week Dave has been undergoing some additional tests. It seems his Drs are equally as frustrated with his slow progress and are looking for anything else that would help them to determine what treatments would be best. This week they will continue to do some more testing and we will try to keep everyone posted. Keep praying and thinking positive thoughts, it means so much to Sharon and Dave's family to know everyone is pulling for him.
Thoughts are with you all every single day! Sincerely, Linda & Puddy from Florida
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ReplyDeletethought you might like this: when they moved Dave from ICU to Good Shepherd (same building),Dave was having a "rough day". I happened to be there w/ Sharon, so we trucked w/ DeeBizzle from one end of this hospital to the other (it's a hike). After seeing Dave struggle with being uncomfortable because of the trach, the positions he was put in, the ride (he was still in bed, mind you), and the transfer from one bed to another to another.... Once they got all his tubes & things squared away & Dave rested a bit, I started to feel a little calmer. But minutes later I saw what looked like severe pain on Dave's face & I watched in horror....only to see him sneeze! (& then yawn, & then sneeze! etc.). This may not seem like a big deal, but to see Dave do some regular stuff like sneezing & yawning made me laugh. Cue Dave's sense of humiliation (he is so aware of all this bullsh*t) & Sharon sees him giving me the stink eye so she instructs," Go ahead, baby. Tell Matt "f^@k you". He looks right at me & mouths that exact sentiment, perfectly.
ReplyDeleteDave is still in there.
Please keep writing.
i miss my friend.
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Hang in there Dave. This must be very hard for you but we are all glad that you are a fighter. Never give up. Someday you will look back at all of this and be glad that it is all behind you. Hurry up someday!
ReplyDeleteWe miss you very much!
Debi
Dave,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and Prayers are with you. I hope you are getting better each day. I will be thinking of you.
Patti Gibson (Fisher)
Aww...Dave telling Matt F@#$k you, just like the old days. Laughed out loud! Keep going strong Dave we are all pulling for you. All the best Sweebney
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