Monthly Archives: September 2010

daily update 9.30.2010

* I understand that these entries are increasingly difficult to read. As the following days increase in difficulty and emotions, so will my words here. I apologize in advance. These words are my outlet. This site is a window to … Continue reading

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Three months

Three months ago today, Chad & I waited impatiently in a hospital MRI waiting room. We were nervous. We were cautious. We were hoping for answers. Three months ago today, Chad and I sat in a familiar examination room, lit … Continue reading

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daily update 9.27.2010

I saw this quote today, and it touched me. Thought I would share and I hope it means something to you as well. When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would … Continue reading

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Daily update 9.25 – 9.26.2010

Saturday Three bed sores forming; both heels and his left ear. I’m not exactly sure what we can do — as the staff constantly changes his position, but he always seems to return to his back. He cannot stand pillows … Continue reading

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daily update 9.25.2010

Chad slept so well last night that no one wanted to disturb him. Not a bad thing, until the morning came and he was soaked. Being wet for hours, in itself, is bad enough. Thankfully, he didn’t even realize it … Continue reading

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Daily Update 9.23 – 9.24.2010

Thursday In the wee hours of Thursday morning, I had a brief meltdown. Before I relive the story – I must say that I know it wasn’t my fault. I know I was exhausted. And I know I can’t blame … Continue reading

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Daily update 9.22.2010

Chad had a rough night last night. He was sleeping soundly around 7pm, so I ran out to the store to buy some snacks and drinks. When I came back around 7:45, he was quite agitated. There were quite a … Continue reading

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Daily Update (9.20 – 9.21.2010)

Monday Chad slept all day, with a few, brief moments of being awake. He did eat about a third of a can of soup late in the afternoon, but hasn’t had a decent food intake since last Friday morning, when … Continue reading

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Daily Update 9.19.2010

Chad had a quiet night last night. And I slept like a rock. I think the ceiling could have caved in and I wouldn’t have noticed. SO tired. He woke up around 8:30 and got a sponge bath and his … Continue reading

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Daily Update 9.18.2010

Shortly after midnight last night, the phone rang. No one ever calls me that late – unless it’s emergency. My heart literally tumbled into the depths of my stomach when I picked up the phone and the caller ID said … Continue reading

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