Whenever I am home with Mom, we take respite at Salon Erin for a little ‘upkeep’—or as I like to say, “takin’ mama to the parlor”. Communicating through the power of human touch is a bonding moment I hold dear to my heart. I give her a pedicure, massage her feet and legs, and lather [...]
The doctors came in this morning and said that they are no further along in solving the infection riddle than yesterday. The cultures have come back negative thus far, leaving them scratching their collective head as to what could cause the high fevers. So, next option…another CT scan. Just as Craig is allergic to real [...]
Craig’s feeling much better today — he’s actually taking a walk down the hall just as I type. The doctors were in earlier, but had little in the way of new information. At this point, all the tests have come back negative, so we’re now on to plan B, which is a full CT scan of [...]
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes! I had a great day and hope that Uncle Bruce and Veda did, too. And steve, how would you get around safely if I had your training wheels? hahahahaha
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This is my second visit to Denver in as many months, and like the first visit, the first stop was the University of Colorado hospital—our home away from home. I rolled in late in the evening after 10 hours of the most exhilarating drive yet. Fields to the left of me, fields to the right [...]
Craig had a fairly rough weekend, to follow a fairly rough week. After running a high temp Saturday and Sunday, I called the medical oncologist for advice, and after a minor discussion with Craigery on the pros and cons of heading back to the hospital (someone needed convincing), we hopped in the Honda and headed [...]
Tomorrow, I’ll drive to Denver to switch with Jill. We’ll take a few days to ensure a proper ‘handoff’ and then she’ll journey to Oklahoma to help take care of Mom. How does one leave their sick mom to tend to their sick brother or vice versa knowing that time is somewhat of a scarce [...]
Emily came over this afternoon to spend some time with Craig. I took the time to head to Barnes and Noble for the latest Economist, and catch a nice bite to eat at the Rock Bottom Grill (and this time not next to the kitchen!). A few hours later, I arrived home to find C [...]
But, first, a quote: “Well, it looks like I forgot to shave again.” — Craig, the observant (April 26, 2008)
Hardcore
Craig’s been complaining of thirst lately (perhaps the chemo), and, as a result, has been playing an old fashion game of chicken with the vomiting by drinking more water. Yesterday, he lost big time; he vomited at [...]
There is a time in Michigan that I think about often as a surefire way to make me smile.
Most nights, as my dad readied himself for bed, I would help tuck my mom in, starting with helping her swing her legs over and then scoot, scoot, scoot away from the edge of the bed. We [...]