As we continue on this journey, we see how far we have come and look ahead as we know there is a long way to go. BUT Jon is moving forward, just little baby steps but it's forward. For example, he is totally off the pain medication, has been for three days now. On Saturday, he said for the first time in many weeks he enjoyed eating his breakfast, he actually felt hungry and it tasted good. Now that was just breakfast on Saturday but today, he said he was hungry for each meal and he wanted to eat. Another little step is his energy. He actually walked about a mile today, pretty slow but steady.
He will have more blood tests on Wednesday, his two week mark, and at that time Dr. Bradford and Dr. Rodriguz will evaluate whether he will need more heat treatments to the liver. I will be there on Wed. to see for myself the improvements to the blood, yeah! I will stay the rest of the week. Actually, we will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary on Thursday so I've got to get real creative for that.
Jon has had some wonderful visits from friends who bring so much love and smiles, some who live there in So Calif. Another very good friend from Utah is there with him now, flew in yesterday and has stayed all day today and tomorrow. He brought so much laughter and memories with him to be such a lift for good. We had arranged beforehand with the doctor that this "intern" who was learning the program would be in to visit with the patients to talk with them. So in comes Barrie with his lab coat, stethescope, wig, glasses and . . . Billy Bob teeth! I was talking to Jon on the phone when he arrived and at first Jon says, "Oh the doctor is here . . . wait, he doesn't look right . . . I think it's Barrie!!" and he busted out laughing. It sounded so good to hear him laugh again! That was a giant step for Jon.
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Hi Diana and Jon,
Thank you so much for the update. What a relief! I have checked your site every day (sometimes twice). How wonderful that Jon has an appetite and is laughing. It was two weeks ago yesterday that you came over and told me everything. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. I am so so happy that Jon is improving. Diana, please let me know if there is anything a neighbor can do. I want to help.
Praying for you,
Bob and Karen Sundberg
Hi Jon
Sounds like good stuff is happening - keep it up!
Gary Nemetz
PS My wife thinks bald guys are sexy...
Nothing beats a good laugh from dad. Sometimes lately when I'm feeling down, I'll just think of his laugh and it makes me smile. A sound I will never forget and look forward to hearing much more of. I love you dad!
Hi John and Diane,
It is so good to hear that you are regaining your appetite and are actually enjoying your food. This and your being off the pain medication is very encouraging.
Fran and I have been thinking about you a lot and keep you and the family in our everyday prayers. We also want to extend our congratulations on your 30th wedding anniversary.
Please let me know if there is anything that we can do or help out in any way.
Winston and Fran Trafelet
I love hearing all the great stuff that keeps happening. I can not wait to hear a good hardy laugh from you dad for myself. Only 2 more weeks and i am back up there thanks to wonderful Kaylinn flying me down. I love our family and can not wait to be together again to make more great memories. And i am expecting a great laugh from you.
I love you so much and am counting down the days till i see you again,
Tess
Way to go Barrie! Laughter and love...they are the best medicine of all. Keep getting better Jon! We know you are fighting the good fight and we send all our positive, healing thoughts and prayers your way.
Miss you,
Michael and Kathy
Jon and Di,
I'm so happy to read about your progress. I check almost daily and look forward to the next "baby step"! I went back to your first entry and re read each one in order. It's just amazing to see how the entries started out and then to see how far you've come and all you've gone through in just over a months time!
I pray each day for the doctors and for you to continue on this path to recovery and growth. Thank you Di for taking the time to fill us in and to both of you and the kids for allowing all of us to share in this very personal experience.
I was so happy to hear about Barrie! Not only his great bed side manner but that Dr. B is passing on his knowledge and experience to others! And because of your experience Jon there is bound to be someone else who will hear about this treatment center and have their prayers answered as well. We are all facilitators for the Lord aren't we?
Can't wait to see you both. And HAPPY 30th Wedding Anniversary!
Love you, Doreen
I am glad that you guys have this set up so I can find out how you are doing without bugging you. I am glad to hear about your progress. I think about you all the time now. I am looking forward to another work weekend at girls camp with you and your two nail machine. All my best to you and your family
Bob I.
It just gets better and better..we're sooo grateful. Love ya lots!
Carol and Brent Nielson
I see there is good news. What a blessing. We think and Pray for you often.
Ron and Judie Busch
Dear Jon and Di,
Won't be long before we are hiking again! It made our day to hear of all the progress Jon is making. Happy Anniversary to you both.
Love,
Jeff and Kris
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