Robbie says "Daddy, I hope you come home on Sunday or Monday."
Robbie asked me to write the above sentence, he's missing Tim pretty badly and being very good. We've put a bunch of Robbie pictures in Tim's hospital room where if he opens his eyes he can't miss them. I say IF he wakes up, but it's really WHEN he wakes up at this point...A very important distinction. The good news is that Tim has been doing very well on the ventilator so they've decided to start weaning him off of it. He started this afternoon right after lunch, and they've also lightened his sedation so he will wake up a little. No word on when they will remove it, but hopefully he does well so it will be soon.
Of course, there is a little bad news as well. Tim may have to go on dialysis for a while to address some toxicity he has with all the medications they've been giving him. We'll know more about that tomorrow, and if he continues to improve that may not happen.
Thank you for all of the prayers, they have made a big difference and knowing that so many people have been thinking about him and hoping for him has helped all of us here at the hospital.
More (good news I hope) to follow. Liz
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We are thinking about you guys morning, noon, and night! Really nice to hear a little good news. We look forward to the next piece of good news! We're checking the blog often. :)
ReplyDeleteI just read Tim's whole blog. I had no idea you were going through all of this. I will immediately start praying for Tim as well as you and Robbie.
ReplyDeleteAndrea and Bob Haney
My prayers have been with you since Friday as well, beyond happy that the immediate crisis seems to be passing. Love and best wishes to you all-
ReplyDeleteLisa Gallipeau
From the Staff:
ReplyDeleteWe want you to know that we are praying for you and for your return from this setback. We all know that if anyone can do this, YOU can. You have the strength and the spirit. Go, Fight, Win! We will do anything we can for you, Liz, and Robbie to help in any way. For now, Liz and Robbie will benefit. We can help you once you get home. So hurry up, cuz those flowers and fruit basket won't last for long outside your office! (Okay, that comment wasn't from the staff.) We'll be checking on you, which means we aren't working -- appreciate Liz keeping up the blog.
D
From St. Andrew's Choir:
ReplyDeleteWe missed you Sunday when we sang. Knew there would have been a great comment to go with Chuck and Alan's after we sang "River in Judea." Hurry up, get well and come back. We miss our bass section leader. But we keep your name and comments with us on Sunday morning.
L.
From the Brickey's:
ReplyDeleteOur thought's and Prayer's are with each of you dear friends. Please know that we are here if you need anything. Thanks for keeping us updated Liz. We love you ! ~ Meg
Liz & Tim, we recently traveled this path at Georgetown with my sister having CLL with Richters Transformation. The outcome was not what we had hoped for. Dr Cheson and the other staff at the Lombardi are some of the best in the world (my sister always like Katherine too). And chemo ward nurses & other support staff are such caring, compassionate people. I wish for you what my sister wished for herself "Make Dr Cheson write a new book about your recovery from CLL".
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers ~ rebecca
Liz, Tim & Robbie~
ReplyDeleteFrom out here in California you are all in our prayers...keep the faith~
The Byrne Family
Tim,
ReplyDeleteWe are all praying for you and your family, wishing you a most speedy recovery and hoping you get out of the hospital and back home asap.
Your cousin,
Mary Kay Nystedt from Surprise AZ
Liz and Robbie:
ReplyDeletePlease know that many, many people you have never met are praying for Tim's recovery in at least 5 different churches. I'm also certain that there is a prayer chain that extends well beyond those five. Liz,we're also praying for strength for you and Robbie during this difficult time.
John & Rebecca from Knoxville, TN
All, Thank you so much for the support. I really don't have the words to express how much it means to me, Robbie and Tim. I know the prayers are working, Tim is starting to wake up. I'm updating the blog now. Liz
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