Wow....I'm speechless. I read the posts on the blog, listened to voicemail, and read your emails and cards when I got home from the hospital. It really does help me....more than you will all ever know. By the way, I'm especially impressed that the Gold 'N Plump corporate mascot "Cooper" was kind enough to post a message on the blog (big grin)! For those of you who haven't walked past Jim's office, a co-worker gave him a HUGE stuffed chicken. Cooper is faithfully watching over Jim's office in his absence...maybe taking care of VT issues too?? Okay....back to business....Jim is doing well tonight. The oncologists and Dr. Sperduto (from the Gamma Knife procedures) reviewed the MRI from yesterday. They conclude that there are NO new tumors (yeahhhhh!). It is a normal reaction for the cancer cells to get irritated and swell a bit before they die off. Because melanoma cells are such stubborn things, they often take longer for them to die off. So, Dr. Sperduto feels that the the areas that he treated are having a perfectly normal reaction and unfortunately it resulted in pressure on Jim's brain....thus the seizure. They all concluded that the increased steroids to reduce brain swelling and increased anti-seizure medication will see him through this time of the brain tumors being irritated. Jim and I have faced the realization that we need help at home. It's so terribly frustrating to face the fact that there are things we can't do. We have ALWAYS accomplished things together, solved problems together, and taken care of each other. But, home health care is obviously needed. He has had three hospital admissions since April 1st. Jim deserves to receive care at home (no matter what it takes) rather than being stuck in a hospital all the time. I just have to get over the guilt and frustration of not being able to take care of all of his needs. So, he's resting comfortably tonight. Plans will continue tomorrow for him to come home - maybe Friday. I know I've said this before, but it will be SO NICE to have him home. I miss his cute face!
Love, thanks, and appreciation to all of you!
Elizabeth
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Jim and Elizabeth --
You both are amazing! You are in our thoughts always. Let us know if you need ANYTHING, ANYTHING at all. No matter how big or small we will do whatever you need. We are only a phone call away. I am sorry that we were not able to be there for Saturday's dinner. With both of us being sick, we didn't want to get Jim sick.
Love and hugs,
Luke and Kristin
What a wonderful blog entry to come in to this morning :)
Stay strong....
-Barb
Elizabeth, you are an amazing person. To do all you do during the day and late nights to keep us all updated. Jim has said many time he found a very special person when he met you.
Please let us know what we can do to help!
I am keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers and I am so happy to hear of the battle being won with the tumors. You both are truly amazing, strong and inspiring! Keep fighting and staying positive and know that you are surrounded by love, hope, care and prayers. Just let us know how we can help! See you soon! Paige
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