Right now it’s a little after 2:00PM…I just got here, but apparently there’s been a lot going on.
Earlier today Dr. Boice stopped by. He told Betsy what he observed during her surgery and related that he is still awaiting the results of the tissues he sent out for analysis. Once those results come in he’ll be better able to determine Betsy’s chemotherapy protocol. That wasn’t really anything new to Betsy but it was the first time she’d heard it from Dr. Boice . So, nothing new on the cancer front.
Now, on to other things. Dr. Boice removed Betsy’s NG tube. He said he’d keep it out on one condition…that Betsy start passing gas. So today Betsy asks, that among other things, you pray for her to flatulate. Hey, I don’t make this stuff up, I’m just the scribe.
I previously mentioned the first rate care that Betsy is getting here at WHC. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the care that she is getting from one of her dear friends and professional colleague, Suzanne.
Suzanne has been taking a couple hours of leave from work each day to come into DC from
This morning Betsy and Suzanne go through the morning routine and afterwards Betsy decides that getting back into bed isn’t especially appealing. She’d rather take a spin around the corridor…so she does. The word on the street is that if hallway doors had been open she would’ve bolted. All told she was out of bed for about two and a half hours. So for those keeping score it was 45 minutes up and about yesterday and two and a half hours today, and the day is young.
Another sign that things are improving, Betsy asked me to bring her cell phone. So if you have that number and you want to call, that’s OK, but don’t be surprised if you get voice mail.
Betsy says “thanks” to the friends and colleagues who’ve sent flowers and plants. You know who you are so I won’t name you here (unless you want me to.)
That’s pretty much it for today. Please keep the prayers and comments coming.
4 comments:
Hi there Betsy and Tom
I am more than willing to help brush teeth, comb hair and paint nails!!
I talked with Lynda Wise last night and she would like for you to call her. She is a wonderful person and can talk to you about her experiences battling ovarian cancer. Lynda asked that I give you her cell number 972-983-4571.
Betsy and Tom, please call me if you need whatever.
My prayers and blessings are with you both.
Diane Filo
410-721-1486
PS Let loose and pass that gas-Age has it privaleges!!
Betsy,
Well the word on the street is you are joining the "Tooting Team"!
So glad you are up and moving. That will help get things moving!
All of at GBHC are hoping for a speedy recovery and are sending our prayers your way. Suzanne told us how brave and what a wonderful patient you are being. We all are willing to help in anyway we can. Please don't be shy about asking.
Looking forward to seeing you at home.
Love,
The Sharp Shooters at GBHC
Dear Aunt Betsy,
Hope you are feeling better as quick as you can. We are all keeping you in our prayers. We will to see you soon.
God bless and keep smiling.
Margaret and Amanda
(and Minnie too)
elizabeth, if you actually get this, it will be a miracle. this is my first time ever to "blog" anyone or thing. only for you betsy. i told tom, we should call it "B2" betsy's blog. all of us are wishing you well, praying for you and just letting you know we care. lots. we will keep an eye out for tom and the boys, and ginger. i will not give the boys anymore cigars without your OK, and tom told me he has a one day pass to come over and sample a touch of the booze. last but not least, bernadette will have to call you. she has never done an email. ( i am serious the woman is prehistoric. cash only, no emails, and no cell phone. take care, G-d bless, ed
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