We just spent two restful days in our Cascade Cottage, sitting on the deck, strolling on the river, reading and most of all relaxing. It really was nice. Doug is more independent than he was over Memorial Day weekend. He is now able to transfer independently for the most part. He was able to get in and out of bed by himself with transfering to the wheelchair. At home he has a bed cane to pull on and the head of the bed will raise. He did not have any of these supports and he was still able to be independent. Of course every thing that Doug can do on his own, makes things much easier for me.
We both enjoyed introducing Trixie to Cascade. She loved it. She ran and played on the river. She made a new golden retriever friend and she watched her as she fetched her ball in the river. She tried a couple times, surprised by the water each time and jumping out and loping like a deer at lightening speed filled with joy and exhuberant in her lastest adventure. So fun.
Best of all, I opened an email from Doug's primary care doctor on Friday night. She said that she is going to look into prescribing the Retuximab for Doug. She said she would like to contact Dr. Ruiz in Mexico and the hematologist we saw last week in Nampa. And so Saturday night I emailed Dr. Ruiz to see if he would be willing to consult with our doctor. I had an email early this morning from him telling us he would be more than happy to consult with her. I am so relieved and pray that this will all work out so that Doug can get these treatments here. It will top off the treatments he got in Mexico and increase the chance of the MS not progressing.
God of Re-creation, we give thanks and praise for times of renewal and rest. We feel so blessed to have a place and time to enjoy the beauty of creation and smell of pine trees and fresh mountain air. We are thankful for the playfulness of Trixie and the joy that she gives us. We feel strengthen and encouraged in seeing Doug's continued improvement and we are filled with hope, at the possibility of Doug getting the Retuximab infusions to stop the progression of his MS forever. We are grateful for two caring doctors that have entered our lives and walked with us on the journey to wellness and healing. We are grateful pilgrims as we take each new step toward our destination of healing and wholenss. Amen
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