Happy Saturday,
We had a normal week, going to physical therapy and chiropractor appointments as well as seeing Dr. Richter. He is increasing one of Denny's medicines in an attempt to help break the fatigue barrier that the medicine is helping. The goal is to regain some muscle tone, especially in Den's now unusually skinny legs. Hopefully the medicine increase, use of the inhalant, and additional exercise will help him make some measurable improvement. The slow pace of the recovery has definitely got Denny down. Plus, I think the enormity of everything he's dealt with over the course of the past year has finally hit him and sunk in. It's funny how our brains protect us from certain reactions, even when there's a tumor in there to remind us!
We had a great evening last Tuesday with many of the Honors 4 class of 2009 plus some current and former track athletes. Mike Stumpf, Tyler Birschbach, and Sara VanDeWalle read an excerpt from "Othello" for Den and the others, and the choir/drama kids entertained with songs from "Beauty and the Beast." There was lots of laughing and camaraderie with Ryan Powley acting as the King of the Barbeque
and the VandeWalle's for providing an original "O" cake. The evening ended inside with everyone watching a great CD created by Thayer Juergens. It was filled with memories of Xavier, which touched us all -- and provided more laughs, as well. The entire evening was medicine that can't be bottled. Thanks, everyone, for giving Mr. O. (and me, too!) another lasting memory of your class. Please know that you and all of your classmates will be in our prayers as you enter this next phase of your lives.
With that, I will close until next weekend, after we see the oncologist. Until then, enjoy what remains of the summer, and give extra hugs to those you love. Ours certainly go out to you.
Love,
Carla
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2 comments:
I'll/we'll miss you today--I hope you are able to stop by whenever you get the chance. love and God bless, Kelli McGreevey (& family, too)
Hello 'O' Family:
We were reading your blog today (I am a newbie to the blog business but Corey knows what he's doing) and wanted to say hello. From your last posting it sounds like things are looking up for Mr. O - wonderful news. You've been in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Keep the faith, stay strong. Corey is off to St. Norbert's next week to start new endeavors. Take good care!
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