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Merry Christmas

It’s a Wonderful LIFE! Just to have it.

God Bless all of us,
karenk

[karenkay]

Merry Christmas and Welcome! I hope you have a complete remission and the BMT goes well. I am happy to meet you and hear your uplifting words. Yes, there are many blessings around.
God bless,
Karenk

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Well, today (Friday) my dad had a very good day. He didn’t eat, but he drank a lot!! And he was so happy to see Kathy and he was more himself than I have seen him in weeks. Although my kids are sick, I had them disinfect their hands and wear masks and we had a Christmas party with him (my kids couldn’t stay long because of the colds). We opened presents and listened to Christmas music and Santa came by. Since he is at hospice at the VAMC (Veteran’s Hosp.), it is so full of volunteers and people there have been overall great!!
Tomorrow, he will probably be exhausted and there will be some ups and downs along the way, but I am happy for this day.
My dad has also had some spiritual healing which I am so happy for!!
I hope you will continue to pray for us. The path we are on is a hard one.
Tomorrow, I am taking the day off unless he takes a sudden turn for the worse. My kids are actually thrilled to have their mom for a day.
Many blessings to all of you,
karenk

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I am so happy for you. It is a breath of fresh air to hear good news. Merry Christmas and Congratulations!!!!!
God Bless,
karenk

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Merry Christmas to all and to all, a goodnight (had to include that, because I’m actually going to bed!!)
God Bless,
Karenk

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There just really are no words that can express the empathy in my heart for what you are going through right now. We have been on a very similar road and I hope you know none of us are walking it alone. I hope you find comfort on this forum and of course with those around you who love you and your father. I will pray for you today and for your dad’s peaceful rest. He is FREE from this dreadful disease.
God bless and comfort you!!
karenk

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thank you and Merry Christmas to all of you!!
God bless all of us!!!
karenk

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I bought the bottled tea from this company and am very pleased!! I haven’t been able to use it with my dad, but I am going to take it myself, just for the health benefit. Hopefully, I may be able to give some to my dad soon.
This company ships all over the world. And they have good information on their website. Hope this helps.
karenk

http://www.anursesherbaltea.com/essiac_nurse.htm

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Dennis and everyone,
Thank you for responding, you all gave great information. Although I no longer think my dad will be prescribed exjade, I certainly hope this information helps others. I hope our cancer center knows about this.
Thanks again,
karenk

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Yeah, Hans!! Enjoy every moment at home. I am so happy for you both! I hope he continues to feel so good!
God bless,
karenk

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Very good words of caution regarding the family situation. I am very happy for my mom and dad making peace. That part is going to be fine. The sister part may not go so smoothly, but I will protect myself and my dad to the best of my ability. I hope she keeps her visits short and I just avoid heavy conversation with her. I don’t tell her all the medical ins and outs and have instructed the medical staff to do the same.
I will continue to do what is right in what my church teaches me and my heart tells me. The rest will have to go to the wayside.
Thank you all for the encouragement and insight. It truly helps me.
Keep the prayers coming, they really work!!
God bless,
Karenk

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Great news!! I will say my prayers that all goes well for you. You sound so excited and upbeat, it is wonderful to “hear” you. Keep the positive vibes going and keep us informed. Can’t wait to hear from you afterwards. Thanks for the good news, it is so hopeful. You are right, people are good.
God bless,
karenk

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So glad to hear things are going in a good direction for you and Hans!!! It is great to hear he is coming home. Enjoy. I will pray for remission for him.
God bless all of us!
karenk

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Just got back from taking my mom to see my dad. They hadn’t seen eachother in over 20 years and they had a very good visit. They just held hands for about 15 minutes and said “the hatchet is buried” so to speak. I am very happy for both of them.
They moved my dad out of ICU to the medical floor and he really did look about 100 times better today. I am happy for him. His kidney function is improving and he seems to be responding to the antibiotics.
Unfortunately, he puuled on his catheter when they let him be unrestrained and his bag of urine is full of blood. It is starting to clear now, but this all means he has to be restrained when he is not being directly supervised.
The doctors have been wonderful to me and him. They are working very hard to get him into the ECU/hospice after this hospital stay. It is for the best. They will still transfuse him and treat infections. However, no matter where he is, his doctors aren’t recommnding treatment for the AML, so he might as well be in hospice where he can be made comfortable and treated with compassion and dignity.
Of course, I wasn’t able to go see the “new” doctor, but things work out for a reason and I think he is getting very good care. Patti, thank you for remembering about that. I’m touched.
I am continually amazed at the ups and downs this man has endured.
will keep you all posted over the next couple of days.
God bless all of us!!!
karenk

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Thank you everyone, for sharing my pain with me. It lightens my heavy heart and I value the compassion more than words can say.
Caroline, yes you are right on the money with his infection. I was just extrememly tired when I posted last night and couldn’t remember anything!! It is a very nasty infection to say the least.
I am going to get dressed and head over there with my mom today. Pray all goes well for them. I am so proud of them for wanting to make their peace.
I haven’t talked to the doctor yet today, I’ll do that when I get there.
Thank you again everyone for your thoughts and prayers.
God bless all of us,
karenk

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