Greetings from Chicago. Yes, I'm still here. This past weekend went agonizingly slow. Being here has shown me the value of being at home. I thirst for the outside. My family has tried to stay with me as much as possible, and I'm grateful for their efforts. My wife has been at home since Friday, taking a deserved break from being here. She comes back tomorrow, and I can't wait to see her. Donna came up for the day today and we spent the day watching movies and tv shows. I have discovered that Bones and Dexter are two good shows I've been missing out on.
Last night I needed a platelet transfusion because my levels dropped too low. My hemoglobin is hanging around 9.0, while my white blood cell counts are still at .2. They tell me my white counts should start to climb soon and then I can go home. I cannot wait for that to happen. I'm going stir-crazy here. I've been walking 1/4 mile on the treadmill every day to try and keep my strength up. But I'm still very weak. Even getting dressed in the morning is exhausting.
My doctors say I'm doing great and could be home as early as June 5th. Man, do I hope so.
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Monday, May 25, 2009
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Greetings from Chicago. Yes, I'm still here. This past weekend went agonizingly slow. Being here has shown me the value of being at home. I thirst for the outside. My family has tried to stay with me as much as possible, and I'm grateful for their efforts. My wife has been at home since Friday, taking a deserved break from being here. She comes back tomorrow, and I can't wait to see her. Donna came up for the day today and we spent the day watching movies and tv shows. I have discovered that Bones and Dexter are two good shows I've been missing out on.
Last night I needed a platelet transfusion because my levels dropped too low. My hemoglobin is hanging around 9.0, while my white blood cell counts are still at .2. They tell me my white counts should start to climb soon and then I can go home. I cannot wait for that to happen. I'm going stir-crazy here. I've been walking 1/4 mile on the treadmill every day to try and keep my strength up. But I'm still very weak. Even getting dressed in the morning is exhausting.
My doctors say I'm doing great and could be home as early as June 5th. Man, do I hope so.
Last night I needed a platelet transfusion because my levels dropped too low. My hemoglobin is hanging around 9.0, while my white blood cell counts are still at .2. They tell me my white counts should start to climb soon and then I can go home. I cannot wait for that to happen. I'm going stir-crazy here. I've been walking 1/4 mile on the treadmill every day to try and keep my strength up. But I'm still very weak. Even getting dressed in the morning is exhausting.
My doctors say I'm doing great and could be home as early as June 5th. Man, do I hope so.
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AnonymousMay 25, 2009 at 8:48 PMHey Jonathon and Katie. Haven't posted in a while, but I've been reading along. You guys are just amazing. Hang in there, and we'll keep our best thoughts and wished headed your way.
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I was very happy to spend the day lounging around in the hospital with you and watching some dvd's. Hopefully you will get that player fixed! With a state of the art hospital, they sure have some questionable tech support! Any time you need me up there, just say the word and I am there! (and hopefully they will have the soup you like!)
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You are doing great! It is so good to hear you are up and about. Just remember each step that you take will get you closer to home. By time you get out of there you will be able to run a marathon. Want to race? :-) God does and will continue to answer prayers. Keep the faith! Becky
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Hey Jonathon and Katie. Haven't posted in a while, but I've been reading along. You guys are just amazing. Hang in there, and we'll keep our best thoughts and wished headed your way.
ReplyDeleteI was very happy to spend the day lounging around in the hospital with you and watching some dvd's. Hopefully you will get that player fixed! With a state of the art hospital, they sure have some questionable tech support! Any time you need me up there, just say the word and I am there! (and hopefully they will have the soup you like!)
ReplyDeleteJonathon,
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great! It is so good to hear you are up and about. Just remember each step that you take will get you closer to home. By time you get out of there you will be able to run a marathon. Want to race? :-) God does and will continue to answer prayers. Keep the faith! Becky