And wow, what a difference it makes. She looks SO MUCH BETTER today! A strong voice, a strong laugh and and the jokes are flying fast and furious. Medically things are improving slowly, but spiritually a big gain. The pain is still there, but it's a little better.
Dr Krivak was in this morning and we learned that we are likely looking at a year's worth of chemo, once a week. Sounds like quite a challenge. But if that's what it takes, okay then. We're going to spend some time evaluating the different options. If any of you, dear readers, have some thoughts on this, send us a comment.
MJ says you should feel free to share this blog address with anyone who may be interested. And I thought you might like to see the Hydrangeas in front of our house. This was taken this morning on the way to the hospital.
JR
Great news! Sounds like she is off the ventilator, which is HUGE.
ReplyDeleteAs for the noise, you might consider bringing her some earplugs. There's no getting around being woken up when the nurse or doctor comes by to see or poke at you, but earplugs might keep her from waking up when it's other patients who are being prodded.
As for chemo, I told MJ that we have a very good friend who's a GYN oncologist at M.D. Andersen, where they have a very active second-opinion practice. I will happily reach out if you like (and when you're ready).
Jonathan, thank you SO much for the frequent posts. They are a gift.
The love keeps flowing from all of us to all of you—
Jody
What a comfort to hear about MJ's strong voice and the jokes flowing fast and furious. That's our MJ! I second the suggestion above regarding earplugs. I live with them in my ears on airplanes and hotel rooms with noisy guests or rattling air-conditioning. The best I've found are a brand called Flents, available most often at Walgreen's drugstores where I live. Thanks, Jonathan, for this blog and keeping us up to date on her progress. And nice hydrangeas, too!
ReplyDeleteJonathan - you sound relieved and I'm so glad the first hurdle is behind all of you. I'm thinking about all of you and rooting for a good night's rest for MJ (and all of you). The hydrangeas are beautiful and I spy V. Covelli's van . . . I hope MJ's recovery continues and look forward to a little lounge on the deck with her.
ReplyDeleteKristen
Good to see MJ has a sense of humor. She never really had one before. Something that they put in during surgery????
ReplyDeleteThose hydrangeas ARE gorgeous - perhaps a few of them in a lovely vase to brighten the valiant patient's room??
ReplyDeleteHope MJ felt the healing love/light wafting her way from Nuin Center this evening -- put her smack dab in the center of a wonderful Kundalini metta meditation tonight!
My yoga teacher & other alternative med specialists in the area that I respect recommend taking a look at: Food as Medicine http://www.amazon.com/Food-As-Medicine-Vitamins-Healthier/dp/0743442261
Power up the juicer and let the healing continue!
3 Breath Hug,
Cheryl