1/08/05 Fun as usual
Although I am not allowed any restaurant or outside food that is not pre-packaged for the next few months I found out I am allowed coffee from the outside. Today, I went across the street and got a cup of Starbucks coffee. I do believe that food donations from friends is welcome as long as it is freshly cooked and from a clean sterile environment. I still feel fine and will just rest today as everyday so far. Tomorrow Jane will be back in Boston and my mom will go home to be with the children. I have a video phone my mom will bring home so the children can see me. Alex does not want to talk to me unless he can see me. The kids are definitely having a hard time understanding this whole ordeal. Hopefully it will be for the better for the long term.
posted by Keith at 10:57 AM
5 Comments:
Hi Dean,
Greetings from the Dolinskys in Sharon. Glad to hear things have gone well so far. Both you and Keith are real heros in my book!!
It's been a while since we spoke, but you certainly have not lost your sense of humor which is so important at this time. Patience is another thing though - you should only need it with the kids, and then you can never seem to have enough, and not to que up for medical tx, but then I know exactly what you mean having experienced the 3 hour waits myself. It is truly amazing just how quickly these diseases are growing in numbers of patients affected, but at the same time, it is truly a blessing that there are treatments and cures. All I can think of and used to help me get through was how fortunate we are to be here now in this time of medical advances which deliver the cells of gold with the chance of a cure. As I'm sure you often feel like you are cursed to have this dreadful disease, you are also tremendously blessed to have your brother and the advanced of modern science as they stand today to bring to you the hope of a cure - and for that we all pray for you. I remember back to your last transplant and think about just how far research and treatments have come. With prayer and the power of positive thinking, we hope this will be the last time you will need to seek treatment.
As for Jane, your Mom and especially the kids, I'm sure it is really, really hard on them. Just remember that in just a few days you will be together again and able to give the little ones a big hug, and in the meantime, I hope technology works in your favor to connect. Together you will all get through. As much as I know you like to hold your cranky disposition close at hand, you are also doing a great job of you weaving the power of positive thought and inspiration into each day.
Please know that there is healing energy and prayers coming your way.
Fondly,
Sara Lynn
P.S. This blog thing is great! I am really glad I can follow your progress and be there with you through this experience. Thanks for sharing. I hope it's helpful for you too.
Dean,
Sandi and I are thinking of you often.
Stay out of Starbucks. That stuff can't be good for you, especially at $3.75 a cup.
Can't wait for dinner at Pikey's mother's house.
Cheers to Captain Stem Cell, and best wishes for speedy recovery.
Jay and Sandi
Keith's a hero, but so are you. The daily battle is hard enough, but keeping your sense of humor (and outrage) is equally hard. Be honest with the kids, just as you've been with your friends. Your strong attitude will help them sort things out, just as it's helped us
Nancy
Dean-O,
Frank here. Me, Lora, and the boys are thinking of you 3000 miles away in So. Cal. Hang in there.
Is it true that two of the nurses have requested transfers to get away from you, and two others are bidding to sleep with you? That's the rumor.
Also, I trust you have your infamous Cramps' t-shirt with you. Guaranteed good karma.
All for now. Go JETS tonight.
Frank
I'm glad to hear it's still going well and you're moving to a suite. You should make believe it's 1976 and you're Keith Moon and destroy the place! That should give you a few moments of enjoyment, no? (grin)
Just don't throw the TV out the window because you wouldn't want to miss Oprah next week. Actually, the best show on TV starts this Sunday night (24).
My week wasn't as fun as yours, but I got immersed in my job and it looks like it will be an intersting project, and I'm going to be very, very busy.
Everyday on the highway, while stuck in rush hour traffic, I look around and see all the soul-less, life-less corporate drones, and realize I've become one again! My days of leisure are OVER. I had a year off and I've been back to work for only a few weeks and the whole year off is like a distant memory. Funny how that works!
Well, Dean, keep strong and stay well.
Talk to you soon, Pikey
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