Monday, December 29, 2008

Back at work

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Steve felt well enough this morning to go to work! He's working a few hours in the office today and hopes to repeat that Tuesday and Wed...
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Sunday, December 28, 2008

Tales from the week, Part 2

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Before Thanksgiving, Sarah and John helped me wrap all the gifts I had already purchased. I never did get to the rest of the gifts, the ones...
Saturday, December 27, 2008

Tales from the week: Part 1

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On Steve's last night in the hospital, James and Kris treated us to a romantic evening -- as romantic as possible in sad little room 364...
Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!

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We are incredibly thankful that Steve was released from the hospital in time for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at home with family. We wer...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Home!

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After a long week, Steve is home. Merry Christmas!
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PICC line in

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Steve has returned to the room from the PICC line placement. It was successfully placed in his upper right arm. A huge step toward going hom...
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Avoiding a glitch

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I've had a bit of an unsettled feeling about Steve leaving on Christmas Eve. The processes are so slow here, and it's Christmas week...
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Monday, December 22, 2008

An extended stay

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The good news: Steve's chest port was successfully removed in his room. The less-than-good news: He'll be at St. Paul until Wednesda...
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Today's plan

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After much discussion and waiting, we have a new plan for Steve. It couldn't come any sooner, as Steve has been "NPO" since mi...
Sunday, December 21, 2008

MRSA

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It's official. Steve's current condition has been caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as MRSA. MR...
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Saturday, December 20, 2008

Saturday

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Steve is still at St. Paul and may be here until Monday. A couple of medical teams have visited -- hematology/oncology and infectious diseas...

Reunited

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Friday, December 19, 2008

Bacteria

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Yesterday's blood work revealed bacteria as the culprit behind Steve's illness. Two samples were drawn -- directly from the new port...
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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Divided Damms

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After Steve was delivered to his room, my frustration level peaked. There were no orders upon his arrival -- no instructions for the nursing...
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In a room

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Steve has been moved to a tiny room on the third floor. The view is dreary -- rooftops and parking lots. We look forward to his healthy rele...

ER background and update

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Steve felt more tired than usual yesterday. His left side started weakening. He napped longer than usual after work. Before bed he had a fev...
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ER

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We are at the St. Paul ER. Steve had a rough night and woke up at 5 with a 103-degree fever and significant left-side weakness. Dr. M wanted...
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Music for the soul

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So, how do you make an awesome day even better? You add carolers, of course! After we watched the final See Spot Run team member cross the f...
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Monday, December 15, 2008

Radiant

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Steve with Katie, Sharon, Clay, Melane and Molli Steve was absolutely radiant yesterday. The See Spot Run runners and huge support team lift...
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Pre-race photos

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Jim & Betty's friend Leonard was the official Damm photographer Saturday night. Click here to get a feel for the great fellowship t...