Sunday, August 15, 2010

The Daily Show

Steve here again.  The computer screen is not Holly's friend right now, so I'm the blogger-in-absentia.

Holly still has a fever and pain in her chest, which led to another very rough night without sleep.  A CT scan showed she has pneumonia & pleuresy, so her doctors put her on very aggressive antibiotics along with pain medication.  Also, her red blood cell & platelet counts were very low again, so she received more transfusions.

With all these meds, Holly managed to rest off-and-on during the day, and she even walked a few laps around the hospital floor this evening.  Her fever persists, but she's optimistic she's on the upswing.

All the meds have also given Holly a constant bitter taste in her mouth.  Foruntately, chocolate ice cream sounded good to her, so I ran to the local grocery store and picked up a pint for her (and one for me, too :-)...

18 comments:

  1. Hang in there Holly. I know that you are not feeling well now but things will get better. Keep fighting the good fight.

    Scott M

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  2. Thanks for the update, Steve. We are all so anxious to hear how she is doing. Hang tough, Holly. We're rooting for you. Much love, Bonnie

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  3. Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know that Holly is OK. Not great at all I know, but picturing her walking and eating ice cream is the highlight of my day! Please give her a hug from all of us. Looking forward to hearing that her pneumonia is gone. Thank you again, Steve.

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  4. Ice cream always does the trick! Stay strong Holly. I am sure better days are on the way. Steve, thanks so much for keeping us all up to date. Love, Pam

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  5. We just got your new blog and are sending positive thoughts your way. It's good to hear you feel you are on the upswing! A walk and ice cream all sound like good signs. Keep it up - we all believe in your success.

    Love, Ginny and Jim

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  6. Hi Holly,
    We are all praying for you. You are a strong, upbeat woman! Feel better fast. We just got an ice cream maker and Dana is experimenting, today chocolate cinnamon, peanut butter. What kind of Ice cream can we deliver to you, whatever your hear desires? What else can we make for you or do? Take care, Toni, Dana, Jill and Larry Green

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  7. Really appreciate the update Steve. Fight, fight, fight Hol. Love, Alicia, Rich and the girls

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  8. Hi Holly,
    Ditto for all of the well wishes from the Walsh Clan. Also, chocolate anything is always a great plan to prepare for battle!! So, pint by pint, spoon by spoon, and cell by cell, no matter the size of the accomplishment, it is a huge success to feel proud of. Keep up the fight. Love, Christie & Michael

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  9. Dr Mike and Trish...............CHOCOLATE IS GOOD. Can we send you some local organic macadamia nuts to add to the ice cream?

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  10. Glad to hear that she is moving around and staying positive. Here's to the upswing continuing to move up.

    All the best,
    Glenn

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  11. Thanks, Steve :) You are strong, Holly! Keep it up :)
    Love Steph

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  12. Let's hope those stem cells like the chocolate ice cream too. Sending positive thoughts your way always. Love, Marybeth

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  13. So sorry to hear you have had a rough time of late, our thoughts and best wishes are with you always, COME ON HOLLY!! ANDY WON AND SO CAN YOU!! Thanks Steve for the update, take care of each other. Love to you all. The Sutherland gang. xxxx

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  14. Russ and I are thinking of you both, and sending our love and positive thoughts. Hope you feel better soon, dear Sister in Law!
    Hugs, Glenda

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  15. thanks, steve - keep up the secretarial bit so we don't get too worried...holly - i hope he got you GOOD chocolate ice cream - haagen daz...none of that 'blue bunny' crud they send to the midwest. our thoughts are with you. xxoo kari

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  16. Holly, we're wishing you a speedy trip down this rough road & sending good vibes your way.
    Put the pedal to the metal and get on out of there! xox Kym & Chris Ricks

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  17. Holly, praying for you, Dave and I. Sorry you are going through such a yucky time of it. If you can watch something on your computer, it would be GREAT if you could watch that video on healing on my profile page.(fb) Miracles still happen today! Why not go get yours.
    We love you and are standing with you to WIN!
    Love and BIG hugs to you and Steve. Alison

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  18. Love your comments... thanks!
    Holly

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