08/28/09 Joe is feeling a little better today his legs are not aching as bad as yesterday, the rash as not gotten any better and his temp is still running at 99.8. The good news is they did take the catheter out of his chest today, which is a good sign that we will be going home some time next week. They told us today they will decide on Monday when we are going home it has a lot to do with the rash. Hopefully it will get better over the weekend. So I am going to start packing up the apartment in hopes we will leave by Wednesday. Joe still has a long road of recovery ahead of him but it will be nice to be home while he is recovering. They are going to go over all the precautions we will need to follow once home. It will be a few months before Joe will be able to be out without a mask or in large crowds. He will need to avoid hand shaking, hugs or kisses from people so don't be offended is he seems stand offish. With the H1N1 flu season coming up, it is a very scary time for us with Joe being still so susceptible to germs. We will need to wash our hands with soap and water several times a day and use hand sanitizer in our house along with any visitors who come to the house. They are going to go over all this and more on our last day, Joe will be given several copies of his medical file so he can give it to every doctor or hospital he has to visit until he returns for his 6 month visit. Well it will be nice to be home soon, but I want Joe to be well enough to come home so I am going to wait and see what the doctors say on Monday. We love you, God bless.
Hi, like I told you again on the phone everytime I hear the words that you will be coming home next week tears automatically fill my eyes. Even though I was there not too long ago I miss being with you two. Joe by taking one day at a time like your doctors told you to do, you and Mary have gotten through. Now finally you are almost ... home! I am glad that your fever went down today. Remember to continue to focus on one day at a time so that you don't get discouraged this week..because knowing that you are almost home will make the next few days feel like forever! I promise I will have a few helpers with me over to your house disinfecting everything so that you will have a clean and safe environment when you come home. Just waiting for the word! Praying always.... love you! Lorrie and David XOXO
ReplyDeleteJoe-Taylor says you look good with your head shaved. We think of you and Mary all the time--God Bless and keep you strong.. Love sharon, taylor adam & matt! See you soon!
ReplyDeleteHey! Home is in reach now and the family is very happy for you. You will get better faster at home anyway being in your own house with duncan going crazy! Get dunc a mask to cos he will need one everytime he comes in and out to go potty. Mary might even give him a bath every time so there are no germs. Well I can't wait & we miss you so much! Talk to you later.
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Nikki & kids
Hi Guys,
ReplyDeleteI went over to your house today and gave ducan the good news that mom & dad would be home this week. He wagged his tail when I told him. He's excited and can't wait to see both of you. Well you have both done a tremendous job of dealing with everthing that Joe has experienced. It will be nice to have you home again, although I might miss my regular trips to Boston, it's gotten to be a habit. I will see both of you Monday night, This is an exciting time Joe you have gotten through the treatments and now it's time to recover. I can't wait to see you back to your oldself in a few months. Great job you two.
All My Love
Your Big Bro
Tom