Kurt got his port in today, and all went well. The day was a little longer than we expected, but he's home now and resting....a little sore where the incision was made, but hopefully that will pass. And if not, I'll dope him up on codine and fix it :)
The port will allow Kurt to get his chemo without needing to have an IV put in, which is nice. And, they give us a hysterical little packet to remind ourselves that he has a port....there is a card to go in your wallet, a keychain, and a bracelet. Riiiight. Because without that nifty little keychain, how would anyone remember having his neck cut open and a piece of plastic shoved in????? Those medical supply companies are always thinking!!!
As you maybe can tell, we are a little exasperated and frazzled today. Well, I'm exasperated and frazzled. Kurt's pretty much flying the Codine Express. Oh well. Better day tomorrow!
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After the disappointment of the chemo drugs not arriving, i vented, was crazy mad, then calmed down and once again read my blessings journal. Today will be a great day! I'm so glad you'll get to see Robin and Vicki, and I know it will be so good for them to get their hands on you! This quote from Mother Teresa is printed in a new book I mailed you called ...HOPE..."I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much!"
love and miss you tons! mom
I'm glad the port surgery went well.
Let's all pray that they get your chemo drugs in soon.
Brad
I know I don't comment a lot with scriptural words, but last Sunday I went to church with Tim & his parents when they were down here visiting. The moment we entered the church, I instantly felt surrounded with peace and love and support. It is difficult to explain, but the entire service I held back the tears...realizing I was in a place of comfort and love, where I could finally let down my guard. Not too long after we arrived at church, the following was a reading that completely defined me at that moment and place...
Reading II
Phil 4:6-9
Brothers and sisters:
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God.
Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters,
whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious,
if there is any excellence
and if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things.
Keep on doing what you have learned and received
and heard and seen in me.
Then the God of peace will be with you.
I want to warn you about the little green men that you might be seeing (about 2 feet tall, pale green normal sized heads with elfin bodies, dressed like genies)...they're not real...no matter what they say. Not that I saw them or talked to them when I was on codine. Just what I've been told
I also wanted to make sure you remembered that I owe you a push around in a wheel chair from a few years ago. I'm gonna pay that back whether you need a wheel chair or not, so you better find one for when we come down. I'll hurt myself if I try a regular chair.
Don't pull on that port for a while, because it freaking hurts. If you haven't figured that one out just trust me...or stop taking the mini green man pills.
Next year at this time you'll have some funny stories about little green men, catheters, and laying bare naked on stainless steel tables. Or something really close to that....
We'll see you in a few weeks.
BMR.
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