I was not at the hospital today; however, from talking to Richard on the phone a little earlier, he seemed to have had a good day today. Dr. Andreadis (hi, doc!)feels comfortable starting his chemo. tomorrow as long as the culture of CSF they took today shows up negative for infection/bacteria.
His chest port is getting blood return again. Apparently, the specialists injected "draino" for chest ports. (I don't know the official name - I only got to talk to him for a few minutes, I'll add the real name later on tonight after I talk to him in more detail.)
His temp. has remained at a normal level (although, he is still HOT...)! ;)
I had to take care of some things at home tonight, but I will be going back down tomorrow after work. I'll give you all the inside scoop. As always, thanks for your thoughts and prayers! They're helping us through this.
Richard sends his love to everyone! Love, Daphne
P.S. Thanks for the poem, Carl. I love it!
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5 comments:
Rich,
It has been a long time since we have seen each other. On Sunday morning I spoke at Colerain Baptist and a woman approached me afterwards. When I spoke I mentioned I was from the graduating class at LCHS 99 and she handed me a card with your blog address. I did not know that you were sick, I was in shock when she told me. I would like to meet with you and chat alittle. The website that is linked to my name is my employer and on this site you will find a link to my e-mail. Your smile is still the same. I am praying for you brother and will hope to see you very soon.
In Christ, Rich McKee
Yo Richie! I use this quote as my 'signature' in e-mail and thought you might like it.
"There are only two ways to live your life ....
One is as though nothing is a miracle,
The other is as though everything is a miracle." -- Albert Einstein
Rich,
Excuse me while I send a little poem to Daphne. As my daughter would say don’t encourage him… Oh well here goes.
Roses are Red
Violets are blue
Daphne is the
sweetest, nicest, prettiest, & loveliest… girl
Ritchie ever knew!
No one can argue with that, right Rich.
Ok Rich you can take it from here.
Love & Prayers,
Carl & Darlene
Rich,
Just spent some blog time catching up with you and your fight. Sounds like you're getting through a few "back-sets", as the Amish say. I'm sure you're doing it with a smile and some amazing attitude. Daphne, your posts are great, and it doesn't really matter what the docs call "draino" , just nice to know it worked. Take care,
Dr. Kochel
Rich,
In praying for you I thought of this passage, "For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith..."
Ephesians 3:14-17
Be filled my brother with the spirit that sustains and heals, praying for you!
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