Update on DH, etc.

To Everyone
Sorry to not have contacted anyone lately. Several of you have inquired
privately as to our situation and I just must apologize for not getting
around to answering you, but sincerely appreciate your concern. Needless to
say, it has been a stressful 2 months and still many more to follow. DH
has been having many blood tests the last week in hopes of stabilizing some
of his blood levels. Some were near critical and the doctors are keeping
close watch on them.
Currently he is in the pre-transplant stage at Northwestern Memorial in
Chicago. We had gone there last week. I drove. Miracle!! I got us there
and back without a hitch. Traffic was "packed" to say the least. But I
studied maps ahead of time and didn't do too badly, if I must say so myself.
It had been 13yrs since I had made the drive into Chicago and at that time,
I had been side-swiped - not my fault either, I might add. Hence the
reluctance at trying it prior to this.
Anyhow, DH goes back to Northwestern for another appointment at the end
of May, provided nothing further happens with his blood work between now and
then. It's been touch and go for the last week, and he hasn't had any more
of the "attacks" to have him rushed to the hospital again. (Thank
goodness.) He is still very weak and not able to do too much of anything,
but that is customary with liver failure.
In between doctor and hospital trips, I'm still trying to work on my
DDIL t-shirt quilt. One friend has seen the top in its near completion
stage and she raved about how great it looks. I thought it looked rather
jumbled, fabric wise. But then, as she said it is a memory quilt in which
all of you that had sent squishies will be included. So you see, I couldn't
have done it without you.
Hope each and everyone of you have a wonderful, blessed Easter or
whatever holiday you would be celebrating, if any, at this time.
Good wishes and thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers in the past and
hoping you can still spare a few more for us.

Also, sending you greetings for the season. Click the link:
http://www.lutheransonline.com/servl...10237770354036
Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super
special.
Happy quilting to everyone. --
Marlys in Indiana

http://community.webshots.com/user/marletts

Continuing prayers for your DH's health. Don't worry if you can't write
often, we love y'all anyway.
--
TerriLee in WA (state)
remove the cats to reply

"Marlys in Indiana" wrote in message
news:1_c%f.95339$oL.62858@attbi_s71...
To Everyone
Sorry to not have contacted anyone lately. Several of you have
inquired
privately as to our situation and I just must apologize for not getting
around to answering you, but sincerely appreciate your concern. Needless
to
say, it has been a stressful 2 months and still many more to follow. DH
has been having many blood tests the last week in hopes of stabilizing
some
of his blood levels. Some were near critical and the doctors are keeping
close watch on them.
Currently he is in the pre-transplant stage at Northwestern Memorial
in
Chicago. We had gone there last week. I drove. Miracle!! I got us
there
and back without a hitch. Traffic was "packed" to say the least. But I
studied maps ahead of time and didn't do too badly, if I must say so
myself.
It had been 13yrs since I had made the drive into Chicago and at that
time,
I had been side-swiped - not my fault either, I might add. Hence the
reluctance at trying it prior to this.
Anyhow, DH goes back to Northwestern for another appointment at the
end
of May, provided nothing further happens with his blood work between now
and
then. It's been touch and go for the last week, and he hasn't had any
more
of the "attacks" to have him rushed to the hospital again. (Thank
goodness.) He is still very weak and not able to do too much of anything,
but that is customary with liver failure.
In between doctor and hospital trips, I'm still trying to work on my
DDIL t-shirt quilt. One friend has seen the top in its near completion
stage and she raved about how great it looks. I thought it looked rather
jumbled, fabric wise. But then, as she said it is a memory quilt in which
all of you that had sent squishies will be included. So you see, I
couldn't
have done it without you.
Hope each and everyone of you have a wonderful, blessed Easter or
whatever holiday you would be celebrating, if any, at this time.
Good wishes and thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers in the past and
hoping you can still spare a few more for us.

Also, sending you greetings for the season. Click the link:

http://www.lutheransonline.com/servl...10237770354036
Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super
special.
Happy quilting to everyone. --
Marlys in Indiana

http://community.webshots.com/user/marletts

Marlys in Indiana wrote:

To Everyone
Sorry to not have contacted anyone lately. Several of you have inquired
privately as to our situation and I just must apologize for not getting
around to answering you, but sincerely appreciate your concern. Needless to
say, it has been a stressful 2 months and still many more to follow. DH
has been having many blood tests the last week in hopes of stabilizing some
of his blood levels. Some were near critical and the doctors are keeping
close watch on them.
Currently he is in the pre-transplant stage at Northwestern Memorial in
Chicago. We had gone there last week. I drove. Miracle!! I got us there
and back without a hitch. Traffic was "packed" to say the least. But I
studied maps ahead of time and didn't do too badly, if I must say so myself.
It had been 13yrs since I had made the drive into Chicago and at that time,
I had been side-swiped - not my fault either, I might add. Hence the
reluctance at trying it prior to this.
Anyhow, DH goes back to Northwestern for another appointment at the end
of May, provided nothing further happens with his blood work between now and
then. It's been touch and go for the last week, and he hasn't had any more
of the "attacks" to have him rushed to the hospital again. (Thank
goodness.) He is still very weak and not able to do too much of anything,
but that is customary with liver failure.
In between doctor and hospital trips, I'm still trying to work on my
DDIL t-shirt quilt. One friend has seen the top in its near completion
stage and she raved about how great it looks. I thought it looked rather
jumbled, fabric wise. But then, as she said it is a memory quilt in which
all of you that had sent squishies will be included. So you see, I couldn't
have done it without you.
Hope each and everyone of you have a wonderful, blessed Easter or
whatever holiday you would be celebrating, if any, at this time.
Good wishes and thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers in the past and
hoping you can still spare a few more for us.

Also, sending you greetings for the season. Click the link:
http://www.lutheransonline.com/servl...10237770354036
Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super
special.
Happy quilting to everyone. --
Marlys in Indiana

http://community.webshots.com/user/marletts


I'm still keeping you and your DH in my thoughts. This is such a hard
time for you. I know it's mad to say it, but do *try* to relax over the
holiday: do a little something together every day, and just enjoy each
other's company, even if all you do it sit holding hands and watching
the clouds.

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Thanks so much for taking the time to get us up to speed with all your
concerns, Marlys.
It must be a very trying time for both of you - your DH to endure and
you to worry. Let's hope that the wait until end of May passes calmly
and that the inevitable wait for the transplant is miraculously short.
Take care of you, too.
..
In message 1_c%f.95339$oL.62858@attbi_s71, Marlys in Indiana
writes
To Everyone
Sorry to not have contacted anyone lately. Several of you have inquired
privately as to our situation and I just must apologize for not getting
around to answering you, but sincerely appreciate your concern. Needless to
say, it has been a stressful 2 months and still many more to follow. DH
has been having many blood tests the last week in hopes of stabilizing some
of his blood levels. Some were near critical and the doctors are keeping
close watch on them.
Currently he is in the pre-transplant stage at Northwestern Memorial in
Chicago. We had gone there last week. I drove. Miracle!! I got us there
and back without a hitch. Traffic was "packed" to say the least. But I
studied maps ahead of time and didn't do too badly, if I must say so myself.
It had been 13yrs since I had made the drive into Chicago and at that time,
I had been side-swiped - not my fault either, I might add. Hence the
reluctance at trying it prior to this.
Anyhow, DH goes back to Northwestern for another appointment at the end
of May, provided nothing further happens with his blood work between now and
then. It's been touch and go for the last week, and he hasn't had any more
of the "attacks" to have him rushed to the hospital again. (Thank
goodness.) He is still very weak and not able to do too much of anything,
but that is customary with liver failure.
In between doctor and hospital trips, I'm still trying to work on my
DDIL t-shirt quilt. One friend has seen the top in its near completion
stage and she raved about how great it looks. I thought it looked rather
jumbled, fabric wise. But then, as she said it is a memory quilt in which
all of you that had sent squishies will be included. So you see, I couldn't
have done it without you.
Hope each and everyone of you have a wonderful, blessed Easter or
whatever holiday you would be celebrating, if any, at this time.
Good wishes and thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers in the past and
hoping you can still spare a few more for us.

Also, sending you greetings for the season. Click the link:
http://www.lutheransonline.com/servl...carddisp&card_
id=0610237770335812&rcpt_id=0610237770354036
Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super
special.
Happy quilting to everyone. --
Marlys in Indiana

http://community.webshots.com/user/marletts



--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

Keeping you and your dh in my prayers. Have a Happy Easter.

Denny (in Fort Wayne)

I'm delighted to hear that there's progress, Marlys! My fingers will be
crossed that it continues.
--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front
http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1

AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education

You've been in my thoughts and will remain there until we hear the news of a
successful transplant. Please take care of yourself - your DH will need you
as much after the surgery as he does now!

--
Bonnie
NJ
"Marlys in Indiana" wrote in message
news:1_c%f.95339$oL.62858@attbi_s71...
To Everyone
Sorry to not have contacted anyone lately. Several of you have
inquired
privately as to our situation and I just must apologize for not getting
around to answering you, but sincerely appreciate your concern. Needless
to
say, it has been a stressful 2 months and still many more to follow. DH
has been having many blood tests the last week in hopes of stabilizing
some
of his blood levels. Some were near critical and the doctors are keeping
close watch on them.
Currently he is in the pre-transplant stage at Northwestern Memorial in
Chicago. We had gone there last week. I drove. Miracle!! I got us
there
and back without a hitch. Traffic was "packed" to say the least. But I
studied maps ahead of time and didn't do too badly, if I must say so
myself.
It had been 13yrs since I had made the drive into Chicago and at that
time,
I had been side-swiped - not my fault either, I might add. Hence the
reluctance at trying it prior to this.
Anyhow, DH goes back to Northwestern for another appointment at the end
of May, provided nothing further happens with his blood work between now
and
then. It's been touch and go for the last week, and he hasn't had any
more
of the "attacks" to have him rushed to the hospital again. (Thank
goodness.) He is still very weak and not able to do too much of anything,
but that is customary with liver failure.
In between doctor and hospital trips, I'm still trying to work on my
DDIL t-shirt quilt. One friend has seen the top in its near completion
stage and she raved about how great it looks. I thought it looked rather
jumbled, fabric wise. But then, as she said it is a memory quilt in which
all of you that had sent squishies will be included. So you see, I
couldn't
have done it without you.
Hope each and everyone of you have a wonderful, blessed Easter or
whatever holiday you would be celebrating, if any, at this time.
Good wishes and thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers in the past and
hoping you can still spare a few more for us.

Also, sending you greetings for the season. Click the link:
http://www.lutheransonline.com/servl...10237770354036
Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super
special.
Happy quilting to everyone. --
Marlys in Indiana

http://community.webshots.com/user/marletts

So glad you've reported in. Still holding you close in our hearts, Polly

"Bonnie NJ" wrote in message
ink.net...
You've been in my thoughts and will remain there until we hear the news of
a successful transplant. Please take care of yourself - your DH will need
you as much after the surgery as he does now!

--
Bonnie
NJ
"Marlys in Indiana" wrote in message
news:1_c%f.95339$oL.62858@attbi_s71...
To Everyone
Sorry to not have contacted anyone lately. Several of you have
inquired
privately as to our situation and I just must apologize for not getting
around to answering you, but sincerely appreciate your concern. Needless
to
say, it has been a stressful 2 months and still many more to follow. DH
has been having many blood tests the last week in hopes of stabilizing
some
of his blood levels. Some were near critical and the doctors are keeping
close watch on them.
Currently he is in the pre-transplant stage at Northwestern Memorial
in
Chicago. We had gone there last week. I drove. Miracle!! I got us
there
and back without a hitch. Traffic was "packed" to say the least. But I
studied maps ahead of time and didn't do too badly, if I must say so
myself.
It had been 13yrs since I had made the drive into Chicago and at that
time,
I had been side-swiped - not my fault either, I might add. Hence the
reluctance at trying it prior to this.
Anyhow, DH goes back to Northwestern for another appointment at the
end
of May, provided nothing further happens with his blood work between now
and
then. It's been touch and go for the last week, and he hasn't had any
more
of the "attacks" to have him rushed to the hospital again. (Thank
goodness.) He is still very weak and not able to do too much of
anything,
but that is customary with liver failure.
In between doctor and hospital trips, I'm still trying to work on my
DDIL t-shirt quilt. One friend has seen the top in its near completion
stage and she raved about how great it looks. I thought it looked rather
jumbled, fabric wise. But then, as she said it is a memory quilt in
which
all of you that had sent squishies will be included. So you see, I
couldn't
have done it without you.
Hope each and everyone of you have a wonderful, blessed Easter or
whatever holiday you would be celebrating, if any, at this time.
Good wishes and thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers in the past
and
hoping you can still spare a few more for us.

Also, sending you greetings for the season. Click the link:
http://www.lutheransonline.com/servl...10237770354036
Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super
special.
Happy quilting to everyone. --
Marlys in Indiana

http://community.webshots.com/user/marletts

Good to see you posting again. My thoughts and prayers for you and DH
continue. Hugs, Linda in Tx

Marlys you take care now y'hear. Just take each day as it comes and know
that we are all here for y'all whenever you can stop by to chat. Hugs and
happy caring thoughts headed over to ya.

--
Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under)
http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes a while to load)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but
quicker)

"Marlys in Indiana" wrote in message
news:1_c%f.95339$oL.62858@attbi_s71...
To Everyone
Sorry to not have contacted anyone lately. Several of you have
inquired
privately as to our situation and I just must apologize for not getting
around to answering you, but sincerely appreciate your concern. Needless
to
say, it has been a stressful 2 months and still many more to follow. DH
has been having many blood tests the last week in hopes of stabilizing
some
of his blood levels. Some were near critical and the doctors are keeping
close watch on them.
Currently he is in the pre-transplant stage at Northwestern Memorial
in
Chicago. We had gone there last week. I drove. Miracle!! I got us
there
and back without a hitch. Traffic was "packed" to say the least. But I
studied maps ahead of time and didn't do too badly, if I must say so
myself.
It had been 13yrs since I had made the drive into Chicago and at that
time,
I had been side-swiped - not my fault either, I might add. Hence the
reluctance at trying it prior to this.
Anyhow, DH goes back to Northwestern for another appointment at the
end
of May, provided nothing further happens with his blood work between now
and
then. It's been touch and go for the last week, and he hasn't had any
more
of the "attacks" to have him rushed to the hospital again. (Thank
goodness.) He is still very weak and not able to do too much of anything,
but that is customary with liver failure.
In between doctor and hospital trips, I'm still trying to work on my
DDIL t-shirt quilt. One friend has seen the top in its near completion
stage and she raved about how great it looks. I thought it looked rather
jumbled, fabric wise. But then, as she said it is a memory quilt in which
all of you that had sent squishies will be included. So you see, I
couldn't
have done it without you.
Hope each and everyone of you have a wonderful, blessed Easter or
whatever holiday you would be celebrating, if any, at this time.
Good wishes and thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers in the past and
hoping you can still spare a few more for us.

Also, sending you greetings for the season. Click the link:

http://www.lutheransonline.com/servl...10237770354036
Thank you again for being such a caring group. You are really super
special.
Happy quilting to everyone. --
Marlys in Indiana

http://community.webshots.com/user/marletts