Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Post slowdown

Going to try to get back on top of it tonight. As well as keeping you all informed, it has also served as great therapy for me. But the issue is: Exhaustion. Similarly, for those who have been trying to contact Jen or myself and haven't got through yet--you will. We're just wiped out.

Papa Joe has returned for a short stay and that is providing a pleasant change of pace, for sure. And the unwavering support coming from friends and other family, near and far, has kept us both sane and sustained. But remember, less than six weeks ago we didn't know that any of this was going to happen. Cancer itself, scans, ultrasounds, MRIs, scopings, meetings and appointments with countless doctors and medical professionals, two surgeries---one of them failed---and much missed work. It actually is too much.

Too much, yet, as our GP---the excellent Dr. Cynthia Shaff-Chin---said to me yesterday: We adjust, we adapt and we survive; it's what humans do best.

In the meantime, despite exhaustion, pain, and sleep-deprivation, Jen's physical health is improving every day and her discharge from the hospital is imminent (I'm guessing two days). That is, if all continues on the positive trajectory that has been sustained so far.

Today was a great day, in fact, because one of her three abscess drains was removed. For those in the know: yes, it was the most infamous and uncomfortable one. It literally brought tears of joy to Jen's face.

A note: Jenny looks a bit thin because she's lost weight. Far as we can tell this has happened for one reason only, and it's the most obvious one: she hasn't been able to eat much over the last three-plus weeks. But her appetite is returning and, if I know Jen, will return with a proper vengeance pretty soon. She'll put it back, don't worry about that.

Stay tuned. More pics and posts to come...

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