Today Todd is improving….. still no words but he is no longer in the same painful struggle that we have been witness to over the last couple of days. With the increase in his pain medication, along with other measures taken by the docs, Todd’s body has found some peace. Today had no spike of fever or sweats, and the contractions in his arms have seemingly subsided. It looks like he will continue to have daily lumbar punctures (spinal tap) for an unspecific amount of time, poor dear. That has to suck in a big way…. But it is clearly working and each time the pressure is dropping so they could probably tapering down who knows. We spent the whole last portion of our evening (hours) with a full body rub from neck down focusing on the spots that needed extra, he was so content and full of love. It was a perfect moment for us with Bebel Gilberto in the background playing our song. The nurses were smiling to see the love in his eyes. He had smiley eyes and raised his hand to touch me before I left….. what a guy!
He had a couple of visitors in the early afternoon, so know we are far from alone. We have visitors through the weekend, including one lovely surprise Sat afternoon. A lovely friend of ours from San Francisco is working nearby and she will be able to come into Amsterdam for a bit. She and Todd can talk for hours when we are all together, so let’s see what he has to say when she is here! I may have to space out Saturday I think he has three people stopping in that day and none on the other days until Yuksel arrives on Tuesday night, well in any event it will all work out the way it is meant to. I think sometimes Todd enjoys a room full of people it makes him feel loved and content, especially when it is laughter that is surrounding him. So he will love it I am sure.
Love.
T&A
November 16, 2007 at 8:22 am
Alex, Hang in there girl! This is a tough spot, but it will pass. Love to you both. Jessica
November 16, 2007 at 9:22 am
Dear Alex,
Ken and I are so relieved to hear he is better today. Our love and thoughts are with you both so much.
Tiffany & Ken & Odessa
November 16, 2007 at 9:28 am
Hey Alex!!!
Oh man!! That is good news. I know everyone was focusing on loosey goosey for Todd’s arms, and you and the docs are doing a fantastic job on your end. It really lifted my heart to hear he is regaining mobility. I have a feeling there is always a crowd of people cyling through the room in spirit. There is a rich tapestry of folks sending both of you love and support throughout the day – - a magic carpet ride of freinds surfing the outernet.
I hope today continues to go well, and Todd can continue his healing in calm, bathed in your love and touch.
Love and hugs and sun salutations on a deliciously grey Oakland morning. Downward doggie, dude!!
Johnny
November 16, 2007 at 4:05 pm
Hey there Lady…I am so happy to hear about the improvements and am continually amazed by you two. Each time I read your posts, I learn a new lesson in taking each day as it comes. I miss and love you both tremendously.
November 16, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Hi Alex, yes, Laughter is good. Maybe a book of jokes or funny stories? Have you been to the library there? There’s got to be stuff better than this…Love, Taara
The Fog in Seattle
A helicopter pilot is flying to Seattle, and hits a pea-soup-thick fogbank. He becomes disoriented, and flies blindly around until he nearly runs into the top few floors of an office building. He recovers in time to avoid crashing, and manages to get the attention of a woman sitting at her desk.
“Excuse me!” he yells. “Where am I?” “You’re in a helicopter,” she replies. “Thank you.” says the pilot.
The pilot pulls off sharply to the left, takes one or two crisp turns through the dense fog, and then does a perfect landing at the Seattle-Tacoma airport.
“That was amazing!” says a passenger. “How did you figure out where you were?” “Easy,” says the pilot. “Her answer, while correct, was absolutely useless. So I immediately knew I was at Microsoft technical support.”
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November 16, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Sending you love and hugs. xoxoxox
November 16, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Dear Alex!
I am still really healthy, and lost all the signs of getting a cold. So i will come visit you in AMC on Sunday. Evening or afternoon. And lets hang out tomorrow late? Give me a call. Love, Toetsie
November 16, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Hey guys,
Giggle to Taara…thanks for joke. Glad today was a bit better for you. You two have some special thing….We can & will all learn from your love. Toddy, just mellow now for a bit. I think you’ve hit a wall that you’re bouncing off…now you need to wait for a landing then control the bounces…..probably like some paddle sport that I was always awful at, but thought was special. E.G. I always hit the tennis balls totally out of the court….and the same for ping pong….but I always knew there was control possible.
Alex, hold, hold, hold. I wait for you guys to be able to come home…not because the care is better, but because there will be so many people to join the care group. Todd, you also hold on to each move forward you make. be silent if you must, but don’t forget what you’ve achieved…Alex, tell him if he doesn’t remember. Be aggressive here….Todd, it’s simply that you’re not allowed to go backwards…so, nephew, just deal with that command.
Guess you know I love you!
Aunt Jane