Just enjoying a sunny morning hee at Lou's with Ed dozing in the lounge chair and Sesame Street on TV. He does love his cartoons and Sponge Bob Square Pants doesn't come on until later! Did not go to the office today - enjoyed sleeping together in a normal sized bed for the first time in over 3 weeks, so we decided it was my morning off. Enjoyed coffee with Lou and reading the paper and relaxing a little. It's so peaceful here - no noisy equipment and buzzers and IV's beeping and blood pressure machines and people coming in and out every 20 minutes. The home care nurse is compressing the TPN so Ed can be disconnected for a few hours each day which will be wonderful. They have his set up in a backpack with a battery pump, so he's much more mobile than with a rolling IV stand - they don't work too well on carpeting and they bang up the baseboards. The pharmacy delivers the bags of "juice" and I inject it with vitamins and hook him up. It's pretty simple. Lisa, the nurse, has been working with Dr. Menco for quite some time and she's a wonderful teacher. Tonight she will come and watch me do what she showed me last night, and if I "pass the test" she will only need to come over if we need her. Looks like I'll get some use out of that nurses's costume after all.
Ed's beard starting coming out today, so he is clean shaven from the neck up - I told Lou to hide the shaver while I go run errands - I've always been a big fan of chest hair and I'm not sure what he'll do if he gets bored while I'm gone!
I hear there is a ride planned for Sunday and I know many of you will be attending. I've only heard a few details, but I'm sure it will be wonderful. I know you'd all enjoy coming by, but thanks for respecting the logistics that prevent that. Ed is insisting on having peace and quiet and not wanting to see anyone, and he means it right now. He is very sensitive to noises and smells and anything that interrupts his ability to doze and rest, so thanks for understanding. Photos will be fabulous and please raise a toast and know he looks forward to being back in the pack when he's feeling better and has this behind him. Ride safe and when you feel the warmth of the sun and the coolness of the wind on your face, send those thoughts his way. It's what he loves. Have a beer and some pepperoni pizza for him too!
Talk to you later this evening.
Hi Ed glad to hear you are in a normal environment again, must be wonderful to sit outside in the sunshine. Hopefully Liz can master the nursing techniques, so if you wouldn't mind posting a picture of you in the nursing costume, Liz, I am sure us guys would enjoy it! Take care Ed, get plenty of rest, peace and quiet, and sunshine, and Liz if you could, please include 10cc's of Silver Bullet lactate in Ed's IV, per this doctors orders!
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Ed! You're out!! How terrific it must feel to sleep in a real bed with no one waking you up at night. You're in my thoughts and prayers, always.
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ps - I think bald is sexy!
Ed, so glad you're home and resting comfortably. Maybe now you can get some much needed rest. It was great seeing your Mom today! She assured me you had a restful night at home last night, and looked much better this morning. What a blessing. Keep up the good work! You're in my thought and prayers..
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For those interested in the motorcycle ride, our friend Melia is asking people to meet at Azar's on Sunday for a ride to the Deer Lodge in Ed's honor. We'll be taking the back way through Grimes Cyn and Santa Paula. There will be a picture taken of the gathering with a large banner at the Deer Lodge wishing Ed well.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great ride so I hope many will show up. Kickstands up at 10:30am Azar's Red Robin in Newbury Park. If you plan to eat breakfast there, try to arrive an hour early.
For those coming from SFV, Simi and Moorpark, a secondary meeting spot will be at Chuy's in Moorpark. The first group should arrive there around 10:50am. It will be kickstands up from there 11:00am.
There will be no fuel stops after that so plan accordingly.
Danny
Heard the ride was excellent. If we hadn't babysat our 3 week old GRANDSON the night before until 2 (which turned out to be 3am), then woke up at NOON - omg old folks needing sleep - we'd have been there. Anxious to see pics and know this will be such a highlight in your day when you do. Talk with you again soon, love J & L.
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