Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Periodic update

So the week progresses much like the previous double chemo weeks. Feeling pretty good the first couple of days, beginning to crash a bit today. So it is a .5 Pred day, we'll see how that goes. The days go so much better if I can eat! When that becomes difficult, it just wears me down even quicker. I continue to have folks who come to visit and that is really nice. Having lost all my usual social contacts as I resigned from all my responsibilities makes a visitor with things to talk about other than the next med a welcome relief.

So, life goes on, one day at a time, good days I hope, looking forward to spring, it would be nice to walk around the yard, search for signs of flowers, rather than look at the snow out the window. Can anyone get it to speed up a little bit?

6 comments:

  1. You are the most wonderful, inspiring and successful person in my life, and I have been telling people that as long as I can remember. You will always have that. You still have your family and friends, and we all love you. Don't get down, dont need to add that to the list of things to cope with. Hope this helped maybe a little. Love you tons Poppy. Bear.

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  2. Dick--interesting edit between early AM and this version. This version is more hopeful, the other, well, the other is probably more like life. I am sorry for that.

    Know that even though this "adventure" is yours, there are many many people who are with you and cheering you on and who would do whatever we could for you. We are the people who got to listen to your choir/band/concerts and probably even that damn accordion over the years, and we appreciate and care more than I think you know.

    Ahh, spring. Keep looking forward to it

    Hugs and good thoughts to you and and your bride...

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  3. Dad,
    Please keep writing your true feelings in this blog. Even though it may be hard for those who love you to read, this is your space to write your thoughts. It is unfair for us to ask you to "sugar coat" things just to make this easier for us. None of us can truely know what you are going through.....the more we understand, hopefully the more we can help.
    We love you tons,
    Bessie

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  4. I checked in earlier this morning and didn't see an update for today. So, checking in this evening, I take it I am reading a revised posting?

    Well with one wrong keystroke just now, my original post just disappeared, so here is my revised post, as best as I can re-create.

    For so many years, Dick, you have been the rock for so many people. The go-to person to make things right, or the person who did his damnedest to make things right in the most diplomatic ways possible! Mr. Grace Under Pressure!

    Believe me, I understand how difficult this journey can be, and how much you may want to keep up a brave face, but Beth is right!

    And it is the reason why I told you early on how important it was to be able to bitch at, cry with, scream and yell at someone who would realize your need to do so and not take it personally. So, my offer still stands, and I believe there are many in your life right now who would stand in as well. We love you for who you are... rants and all :-)

    So rant away when you need to! And know we are here for you 24-7... sending positive, healing energy and loving prayers your way to buoy your spirit and your soul!

    And do you still have that legendary accordion, Dick?

    In my 15 years with you at the College, I only recall one time you ever played it in public. It was at an event in the Student Union just before the Christmas holiday... I can't remember the occasion... sometime between 1980 and 1995... but I do recall your grand entrance and how you caught us all by surprise. What fun it was to see you making music with that monster!

    You should have Emily get it out. It may not be as much fun or as relaxing as your morning swims, but it would give you a good upper body workout and bring us a lot of smiles.

    Play on my friend!!!

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  5. So glad you continue to write, even during crash time. Wishing for it to pass swiftly.

    Meanwhile, I will work on speeding up spring. Imagining crocuses . . .

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  6. Rant when you need to, make all the noise you need to, praise when you can, just keep in touch, Richard. As you can see, many love you and are hoping for many good days for you! There is no need to edit out your worries, we're all in this together with you.... as for the sun, warmth and Spring.... If I could bottle it here in Florida and mail it North, I would.
    Sending you some warm thoughts today...
    Peace, Marion

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