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karen1956

John - what a way to start the day, but with a smile on my face  reading the latest update and good news on Deb.  John, you too give such visuals in your writing, I can just see Deb while talking to you.  She continues to be in my prayers for continued recovery.  Thank you for all the  updates.  Hugs from Denver, Karen

pinoideae

Continuing improvement is great news John.  The brain is known to be able to heal itself. 

HeatherBLocklear

Keep fighting. We're all behind you, all the way. This battle will be won.

Love,

Annie

Anonymous

Thank you soooo much for the update John ... as you can see we love Deb and have been really concerned about her .. please give her a great big hug and tell her its' from her sisters...  still praying for her complete recovery ...   glad you're getting some help and that Deb's personality is shining through and that she really wants to write still!!!

Love and Hugs,

Doreen  

wahine

John, Thanks for letting us know how Deb is doing....she is still in our prayers, and we're thinking of her every day. So glad for the improvements! As Annie said, "Keep fighting"....Deb is coming back slowly by slowly, and we can't wait till she can start her wonderful posts again! Best to you and the girls,

Kathy

Gitane

Hold tight, Deb.  Feel the love we all are sending to you like a warm quilt on your bed tonight.  (((HUGS)))

lewisfamily503

Dear John and Deb,  It is so good of you to keep us all informed.  Deb is so loved here and we worry about her.  The first thing I do when I visit this site is check on Deb, so I am really thankful you are taking the time to keep us informed.  I will say extra prayers for Deb and you and the family.  Deb's humor and perseverance has been such an inspiration to us all.  Deb is definitely a fighter and if anyone can do it, Deb will be the one leading the way for the rest of us! 

God Bless! Anne in Oregon

AlaskaDeb

All,

Thanks for all the Great Vibes! 

Deb had Chemo yesterday and we spoke to Dr. Kelly.  He would have liked to seen more progress (Duh wouldn't we all!)  but says the fact that she is progressing is very good.  He also did not feel this would be a permanent thing.   Today, she seems to be feeling good for the day after chemo, so we went for our walk.  She did great but I decided it was time to head back as I was getting cold! (It dropped below 0 last night & was about 8 degrees at walk time (1:30pm).  Time to get out my winter boots & wear gloves. 

I also got a copy of deb's blood work numbers.   She is due for a week off next week but I wanted to make sure things were not getting too low.  I have not kept up on these things as much as I probably should since when I scanned the numbers a curious number jumped out at me.  I never knew that they actually rated "BUN"(s?).  This begs the question. How do you improve your "BUN"(s?)/"CREAT"(ive?) ratio???????????  Is this a dance move?   Oh well, I'll just keep walking.......as Deb alway says, John's Ignorance is Bliss.   

Also, Deb's appetite came back the last couple of days. She's been eating very well.   This afternoon, she had just finished her lunch. A sandwich, milk, her favorite chips, fresh veggies, and some orange slices....Well rounded I thought.  I then gave her some more chocolate milk & went into the other room to change the laundry.  I came back a minute later & she had one chipmunk cheek.  A week or so ago she was not swallowing without being told so I naturally told her to swallow.   She refused!  So I told her to open her mouth & there was the plastic lid to the milk jug. I paniced & got her to spit it out.  Naturally,  I gave her more to eat!   All in all though,  I think it's a great sign! 

Blessings to all & Thanks again for the Prayers & Well Wishes!

John 

      

wishiwere

OMGosh!  John it all sounds great, but please, tell me she was joking with you with the milk cap?  Goodness! I'd have panicked also!  Deb, behave!

So very glad you updated tonight as we all love and pray for her and the updates help to point out prayers in the right directions.  Like, LORD, please keep milk caps away from debs reach!

Keep up the good work and john....don't worry about the Bunn's, they'll get creative once again!

LisaSDCA

John -

Oh, what a week off will do! I'll just bet dear Deb has twice the sass after a week without treatments.

More power to you, too. You are having to learn so much, so fast in order to look after this woman as she deserves. Your love is awesome.

Lisa

lewisfamily503

Dear John,   (LOL---I have NEVER actually wriiten a "dear john" letter.  Anyway........   I can see that wit and "sass" seems to run in your family.  Reading your posts remind me of Deb!  Go figure!  It sounds like progress is being made, and Thank God!  you noticed the milk cap in Deb's mouth.  Thank you for the update.  You and Deb and the kids are in my prayers.   

Anne in Oregon 

Gitane

Food.  We know we are getting better when we can enjoy it.  We all have you in our thoughts every day.  Love, Gitane

ravdeb

Thanks for the update. Sounds like progress...I'm so glad to hear that.

Anonymous

Nicki

livesstrong

John,

Thanks so much for the update.

Sounds like things are moving along nicely which is GREAT news.

Please give Deb a great big hug from all of us and keep the updates coming.

Valerie

pinoideae

Thanks for the update John.  Good to hear Deb is getting nutrition, it's sure to help her in this difficult battle.  Keep on truckin' Deb.

deborye

John, know that Deb is in our thoughts and prayers.  I think of her often.

 Please keep us updated.

One day at a time.

Debbie

Anonymous

lewisfamily503

Sending you a great big bear hug!!

wahine

Love that bear picture!!! Sending big bear hugs also (sans picture)...big cyber bear hugs. Keep it up Deb, we are SO glad to hear that you are improving.....(((HUGS))), Kathy

livesstrong

Was hoping for an update - Deb & John - thinking of you.

Valerie

wishiwere

It's been a whole week   Has anyone heard from John?

neesie

Hoping for a wonderful update from John OR Deb, herself!  Just letting you know I'm thinking of all of you!

Neesie 

Anonymous

Nicki

livesstrong

Starting to get worried, hope Someone checks in soon.

wishiwere

Hopefully as john posted last time, no news is good news he said!  It's a busy weekend, so hopefully they were busy with kids, fun and family and no time to remember us!

Continuing the prayers, thoughts and sending up fleece covered {{hugs}} to you all, Deb and family!

HeatherBLocklear

Deb and John,

Waiting for news -- please let us know how things are going. Maybe a surfeit of turkey and dressing? We love you.

Annie

Gitane

Thinking about Deb and sending love and hugs.

lizws

I'm worried as well.  I'm going to call later today.  I'll post asap if I know anything. 

Ivylane

Any news on Deb???