Hi again,
Today was busy--it seems like I was just sitting here writing the previous blog. I went to the hospital right after that entry and just returned. Den had a more comfortable day and even participated in a limited physical therapy session. We never did see the neurologist who ordered the MRI, but another doctor told us that there is a small area that is new since the September scan. I am anticipating a far more detailed explanation from Steve Howard when we see him Wednesday morning. We had this appointment with him long before any of the recent hospitalizations (he just happens to be coming to Mercy that day.) I know that Denny is looking forward to seeing Steve.
After that appointment, we will be coming home. The hospice nurse and aide will meet us here so they can get Denny into the house in a wheelchair. Then that night Dr. Richter will stop over just to go through all of the medications, etc., with me. Today they showed me how to fill the insulin needles that he'll be needing on a sliding scale, so that's the only really new thing. The plan is to decrease the steroids slowly (again) so I'm hoping at some point Denny won't need the insulin at all. Everything, literally, depends on the steroids.
So, we will take each day as it comes. I know that the hospice care is a Godsend and
I know I will be forever grateful for their help. Needing help, asking for help, accepting help--it's a hard place to be. But then I think of what Denny is going through and I realize that without the help of others his life will lack the joy of friendship that he so deeply deserves and really needs at this point of this challenge. So please know that your messages, visits, etc., will always be greatly appreciated. Once he's settled in to his new room and the routine of the hospice people, we'll have a better idea of what we need to make this situation the best it can be for Denny. Thank you, everyone, for your kind notes, concern, encouragement, and prayers.
Love,
Carla
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Mr. O, and Carla,
All of the kids at school are praying for you and we are keeping you in our daily prayers also.
English class is just not the same without you.
Our daughter Amy works in the writing lab at St. Ben's because of you. She loves it. The kids from Xavier who are there are praying for you, too.
God Bless You,
The Vander Heidens--Rich, Kelly, Amy and Brian.
Carla: I was one of Mr. O's students in the 1970s, and I became a journalist in large part because of Dennis (he's still Mr. O to me). He was an inspiration to me then and continues to be one to this day. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa (Foth) Hildebrand, SMC Class of 1976
Mrs. Oudenhoven -
Just yesterday, I was telling one of my students about the paper in Othello that I wrote in "Denny O's" class. They were grumbling about all the work they had in English 12. I told them that it was such an impactful experience for me that I saved everyone of those papers from senior year (that we hand wrote ... no editing tools other than an eraser!).
Please share my thanks for everything he taught me (and the countless others). I'm now a high school principal in Richmond, Va. My married name is Omohundro, so I'm known as Ms. O, too. I hope to make the impact on my students that Mr. O. made on me. You both are in my prayers.
Tracie (Quinn) Omohundro - 1987
Coach O and Carla,
We continue to pray for comfort to you both on your incredibly difficult journey. The power of prayer keeps us all hopeful for improvement everyday. We updated Danielle and Jeremy this weekend on Coach's recent events so they are increasing their dose of prayers as well. Thank you for opening your hearts to us all through this blog so we can focus our prayers.
Mike & Mary K & kids
Carla,
You and your family are amazing. Please know that we our praying for your strength, Dennis' strength, and your family's strength as you continue to embrace each day's changes and challenges. May God's angels stay with you and Denny and bring you comfort and peaceful moments as you transition home.
The Rentmeesters
Jenny (Campbell), Mark, and kids
Know that you remain very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending lots of love-
Bob, Kate, Anne, & Bryan Geenen
Carla & Denny;
I just want you both to know that I think of you often, and you are both in my prayers.
I remember the fun I had coaching track with Denny and putting on the men's basketball coaches tournament. I think it was you, Carla, that made those great sloppy joes!
Eric, Austin & I will continue to pray for you and hope that things go well.
~Kathy Weigman
Carla & Mr. O,
I was in Mr o's class & track team in the 90's. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Tricia Wenneman Bubolz
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