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06/21/2007: "Coming Home"

Rock is scheduled to come home, probably tomorrow (Friday). Only one complication - yesterday his left arm swelled and it turns out he has a blood clot in his neck. There are mixed reviews on this, one saying it's no problem and it just takes a pill regimen, and the other saying another day for observation would be good.

When he does come home, he will need to be on oxygen, which was delivered on Tuesday - what a set of contraptions!! There's a big machine that looks and sounds like a generator, that makes oxygen out of air with a 50 foot tube for mobility. Then there's the disaster recovery plan should the electricity go out...6 tanks for stand by. No smoking, no flame, no clanging together...why do I feel like my house is about to go up in flames (literally and metaphorically) if we make one wrong move?

Alex is very infatuated with the tubing so it will be a challenge keeping her from unplugging, chewing on, skipping rope with Rock's air supply. Anybody have an extra straight jacket? ha

He has an appointment to see doctor Tracy, his current oncologist. We have been seen by his previous oncologist (this is awkward, since we fired him) who has given us his opinion on treatments. I will let Rock tell you about that.

Replies: 5 Comments

on Thursday, June 21st, Kim Powell said

Jeanette,
You are definitely a strong, amazing woman. The both of you are very special people to have found eachother. And with your strength together you can get through this difficult time and whatever else lies ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family every day! "Welcome Home" to Rock when he gets there.

on Thursday, June 21st, Mia said

Jeanette,

I am so happy Rock will be home soon. I'm sure he's had enough of the hospital food! I hope Alex adjusts to the tubing so she doesn't play with it too much. Hang in there!

Much love.

on Thursday, June 21st, Tracy Levie(Wedemyer) said

Dear Jeanette,
You do not know me but I am amazed by your strength and spirit!!!!!! What an incredible human being you are. I am an old friend of Dougs and I would like to extend my frienship and help to you if you need it. I am truly in love with my husband and he is my world but I don't think I could hold it together the way you have. You are an incredible woman, mother and wife . You truly are an inspiration to all of us. Please if I can help you in any way I would be honored. I hope dougs homecoming is seamless and I hope things go relatively smoothly for you and your children. God bless you and my prayers are with you and your family. From one woman to another your family is very fortunate to have you looking after them. Keep up your strengh and kow that there are other women out there who think the world of you!!!!!!!!

on Thursday, June 21st, Laura Griffin said

Jeanette,

I second that!... You have to be a truly an amazing women to stay so strong. But when you love someone so much you will do anything for them right?..... We are your new fan club....Don't forget to take care of yourself too. Laura

on Thursday, June 21st, Doreen said

Jeanette,

Doug has always said what an amazing, wonderful woman you are and I just wanted to say thank you from us, his friends that don't personally know you, for letting us see just how true those statements are. You are the best medicine he could possibly have!!!