49 Days and Counting on More
The news from the world according to John at this point is mixed. His stomach issues remain modest, but they remain and they uncomfortably resemble those from a year ago just before he wasa diagnosed. He shows no other signs of relapse, so GVH seems the better thought. Thus far he is treating it with more and more antiacids. We will visit the doctor again Friday and see if another endoscopy is needed to consider a return to prednisone.
On the other hand, John does seem to be regaining some strength. While taking a bath Thursday, he stretched out his legs and pushed them through the tile wall. Admittedly, it was a 100 year old wall, but perhaps our jokes about his treatment creating super character powers might be true. I taped it up and added a sign, "Soome things only God can fix. For everything else, there's duct tape."
The house is being painted, which is a challenge for John to sleep late, especially with the dogs barking at the painters. Most of his waking hours involve after class and evening activities with his friends and girlfriend. Two of the friends teach at a school that works to mainstream autistic kids. It takes a special person to take that work on.
Courtney sees us rarely for one just two miles away, which is a sign that she is getting what she needs from SCAD and Atlanta this term. We are waiting to see what she decides to do next.
I taught my "disaster law" course to a group from the Gate City Bar yesterday. They will be able to locate many hurricane victims in their communities and do a lot of good. BellSouth has taken the materials and now has lawyers regularly traveling to the affected areas to counsel the thousands of employees they have who lost everything. Chaos theory asserts that one butterfly far away can set off a chain of events that cause a hurricane. Fortunately, kindness too can multiply.
Debbie's having a much needed night with a friend out of town - a nice break from the bumpy road we travel on the return to whatever normal life may be. She was able to participate in the High Holy Days over the past week, the sharing of which gives strength and perspective, something we all could benefit from.
There is more to day, but much more to do, so ...
On the other hand, John does seem to be regaining some strength. While taking a bath Thursday, he stretched out his legs and pushed them through the tile wall. Admittedly, it was a 100 year old wall, but perhaps our jokes about his treatment creating super character powers might be true. I taped it up and added a sign, "Soome things only God can fix. For everything else, there's duct tape."
The house is being painted, which is a challenge for John to sleep late, especially with the dogs barking at the painters. Most of his waking hours involve after class and evening activities with his friends and girlfriend. Two of the friends teach at a school that works to mainstream autistic kids. It takes a special person to take that work on.
Courtney sees us rarely for one just two miles away, which is a sign that she is getting what she needs from SCAD and Atlanta this term. We are waiting to see what she decides to do next.
I taught my "disaster law" course to a group from the Gate City Bar yesterday. They will be able to locate many hurricane victims in their communities and do a lot of good. BellSouth has taken the materials and now has lawyers regularly traveling to the affected areas to counsel the thousands of employees they have who lost everything. Chaos theory asserts that one butterfly far away can set off a chain of events that cause a hurricane. Fortunately, kindness too can multiply.
Debbie's having a much needed night with a friend out of town - a nice break from the bumpy road we travel on the return to whatever normal life may be. She was able to participate in the High Holy Days over the past week, the sharing of which gives strength and perspective, something we all could benefit from.
There is more to day, but much more to do, so ...
