Last week a nurse was talking to us, and she asked if we can relax, or are we always waiting for the next shoe to drop. Basically, we do not stay fearful but guarded to some degree. Still when a new challenge surfaces, we are taken aback, then regroup, and try to figure out what to do. We have two new challenges. After a routine dental cleaning, xrays, and exam, we were advised that no more restorative work should be done. (would just be throwing money away) Now an evaluation process has started, and decisions will be made as to how proactive to be when extracting teeth. Ron's Bone Marrow Transplant doc- Dr. Magenau- has referred him to an oral surgeon at U of M. So we are still in the information gathering stage.
Our second new challenge is that Ron's mother is hospitalized after having two falls. She didn't injure herself, but she is weak and not well. She is hospitalized in Jackson, Michigan near Rick, Ron's brother. Esther had not had a hospital stay since the early 70s for a procedure which is now probably an outpatient procedure. She will require a period of rehab at the least, and at this point, there are many more questions than answers. Rick and his wife, Tammy, shoulder the responsibility for her care. They truly are awesome, and Esther is challenging at times. I think if you live to be 92, being feisty is a given. She still gets fired up about politics, and when the paramedics asked her who the president is, she said, You know: Stupid. You are always a little bit nervous about what she might say!
We are getting excited about the kids starting their summer visits. Kate and the kids are on their way to Michigan from Florida today! Her mother is traveling with them, so it is nice to have some help. I do know that their frogs got loose in the van, and somehow Anna had a fishing lure stuck in her clothes and blanket. Never a dull moment!
Hope all of you are doing okay with your challenges. I know that we aren't the only ones with bumps in the road. It is a part of life and helps you appreciate the calmer times even more.
Love,
Ron & Jan
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Just a light note--I had an Aunt who lived to be 101 & if you got in the way of her watching her pro basketball or football she would be rather 'short' with you. The first thing she read in the paper was the sports section. She was a sweetheart & I miss talking to her. Love & hugs, Ann & Bob
ReplyDeleteHello Ron and Jan,
ReplyDeleteI don't often comment on this blog but I do keep up with you two on a regular basis and I'm so happy to see you moving forward day by day.. I hope to see you guys the next time I'm up in MI.
Until then, take care my old friend.
Your old "Navy" buddy-
Thomas Eldridge
Greensboro, NC