Archives for April 2009
Tough Days
Published on 30 Apr 2009 at 12:27 pm.
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These last days have been a roller coaster. Friday and Saturday, bluntly, I really thought we were down to a few hours left. Sunday morning, however, started amazingly strong. She even wanted to get up and take a shower. The shower, however, proved a little too much and following it, she crashed. Monday, Tuesday and [...]
Good Morning
Published on 26 Apr 2009 at 1:25 pm.
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2421 views.
Yesterday was tough. Today has been much less so. Maggie got better rest than she did Friday night but, in our little world, “better rest” means only getting up a dozen or so times to hack up a lung. Still, we’ll take what we can get. As a result of her more restful sleep, she [...]
Status Update
Published on 25 Apr 2009 at 10:35 pm.
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1642 views.
I just wanted to give a quick status update. I wish I had something more positive to say but the harsh reality is that Maggie is doing poorly. Of most significance, she is having tremendous difficulty breathing. Any physical movement throws off her ability to catch her breath, despite the constant stream of supplied oxygen. [...]
Are you there God? It’s me, Maggie.
Published on 23 Apr 2009 at 9:24 pm.
67 Comments.
2912 views.
So I know this is Chris’ forum to write about me, us, our adventure and really just a cathartic space for him to get things off his chest. But, I wanted to post to tell you all about the most amazing day of healing I have had. I meant to put this up a few [...]
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The Art Show Report
Published on 23 Apr 2009 at 7:11 pm.
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Last night’s art show blew together like a magical storm. The turnout was tremendous. Friends from years ago to the present were in attendance and Maggie, while tired, was very, very happy. It was a special moment in time. It could not have happened with out all the volunteers. Thank you, thank you, thank you to [...]
Art Show Tonight
Published on 22 Apr 2009 at 12:25 pm.
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1926 views.
Maggie is having an art show tonight featuring over 35 of her paintings, both new and old (some she just painted this weekend.) Friends have also donated art for the show. Many of the paintings and artwork will be available for purchase via silent auction. See the flyer here.The show is at 4800 Burnet Road, [...]
Overwhelmed
Published on 21 Apr 2009 at 10:38 pm.
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I am beyond touched by the outpouring of support shown by your messages on my last post. I’m overwhelmed by how many people wrote things like “You don’t know me but…” followed by “impacted my life,” “touched me” or other deeply moving comments. I am humbled in such a way that I struggle to put [...]
Last Trip to MD Anderson
Published on 18 Apr 2009 at 12:18 pm.
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3874 views.
Yesterday was an amazing and difficult day. Flying to Houston was quite a journey in itself because of all the thunderstorms. But we made it, heard what The Wizards had to say and came home. It is a day I’ll never forget.
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Fun Evenings
Published on 16 Apr 2009 at 10:26 am.
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1236 views.
The Hospice machine is still spinning up. We’ve had visits from a social worker, nurse, case manager, oxygen delivery folks, a drug delivery folks. We’re due a chaplain visit still. The days have been relatively busy but the late-afternoons and evenings have been low-key extravaganzas.
Hospice Care
Published on 14 Apr 2009 at 8:35 am.
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Maggie’s breathing is growing more and more labored daily. Nights are sleepless and even basic things, like getting out of bed to get dressed, have become tough tasks. And we just can’t seem to get the pain bit under control. So, midday Saturday I called Dr. Loukas. Fortunately, he was taking after hours calls. We [...]