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Welcome to everyone visiting Charlie's Blog. With the numerous activities at the hospital and with chemo, it has become impossible to re-contact everyone and thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. We know there are many of you who cannot travel to see Charlie, but are keeping him in your prayers and close to your heart. We will try to post as often as possible to keep you up to date on how Charlie is doing - and keep you filled-in on his most latest Charbonic qotes. (We all know he comes up with some good ones!)

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Sunday - Father's Day! Today Dad had a catheter placed (again!) because the bladder is not excreting properly. This has been a constant theme - - Catheter in, Catheter out, Catheter in, Catheter out. . . as you might imagine the whole process is irritating. The good news is that Dad has been doing really well with physical therapy - walking and lifting. He is building his stamina. He has no pain anywhere right now, which is great and all other blood counts seemed to be within an okay range. Tomorrow will be a big day because Geri will talk to the doctor and find out what the 'H'-'E'-'Double'-'Toothpicks' - is going on!!! He still needs to concentrate on the dreaded "E's" - Eating and Exercise in order to get out of the hospital. His lungs look good, which means no pneumonia. What is the most frustrating is that things not only change from day-to-day, but more like from nursing-shift to nursing-shift. So, while I might post one thing one day, the next day it will be the total opposite - it is without question, a very fluid situation. At this point, we do not have an anticipated hospital release date. Dad still does not want visitors and after having any activity, he is REALLY tired. Thank you for all your prayers and good thoughts. We have plastered his hospital room with the cards you are sending! Thank you SO much.

1 comment:

  1. Way to go team and keep up the good work DAD. You are almost there and we are proud of you. I know that it has been a long and hard road for you. Espi is excited that you are getting better and cant wait to see Papa Charlie. We love you

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