Friday, July 10, 2009

Summer Update: Dad back in the hospital

Howdy, folks!

Sorry it's been a bit since the last update; once mom and dad were back home we figured life would settle down.

The update on mom is that she's had her first thorough check up since being released from treatment for her lymphoma and everything checked out great. No signs of the cancer at this point. She is still weak, especially trying to care for dad, but is able to drive and pretty much handle the day to day stuff pretty well.

The update on dad is that he has been back and forth to the hospital since his transplant in March. It just seems like after being home for a week or two that he ends up with some sort of complication - such as pneumonia - that puts him back in. Right now he has been back in for about 3 weeks but it looks like he'll be back home in the next day or so. We'll see! The docs don't seem to be able to figure this cycle out so please be praying for this. Caring for dad is really a difficult task for mom but it's what mom and dad insist on so we are all pitching in where we can.

Rick is handling the financial picture for mom and dad; Bill is handling the day to day issues with dad's business; Pat is doing fun things like installing toilets and shower heads; and Michelle is trying to keep mom and dad healthy the best she can. Michelle will be back in Baltimore the week of July 13th in case anyone wants to check in with her.


Well, that's it for now.


God bless,


The Marshes

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