We had a busy day today. I rushed home from work this afternoon to pick-up Doug and Trixi to go to Boise to see our friend Joanne, who is recovering from paralysis that she acquired after an injury during her rehabilitation after surgery. We have been friends with Joanne and her family for many years. How odd it is to now journey together with Joanne while she is recovering from paralysis with Doug having gone through this for the past 6 months. Twenty years ago when we met none of us ever dreamt that we would be going through any of this. Yet here we are and most people would not handle it as graciously as Doug and Joanne are handling it. They bless all of us with their strength.
Because we cannot leave Trixie alone, she went with us and my sister took her for a walk while we were in the hospital. After our visit with Joanne we met friends Sherry, Will, Ingrid and Jerry for dinner. We ate outside so that Trixie could be with us. It was so nice to be able to have dinner out and to have Trixie with us. After a long recovery time for Doug, you really appreciate little things like eating out.
We still don't know if we will be able to arrange for Doug to get the Retuximab treatments. Before writing the blog tonight, I started searching for flights and hotels in Puebla. It is beginning to look like we may be returning. Please pray with us, that we find treatment locally.
God of Mercy, traveling to Puebla will be difficult for Doug and expensive. We pray that Doug will be able to get the treatment he needs here. We pray his doctors hearts will be soften and that they will do there own research and listen to our pleas. Give us strength and hope in the days to come as we search for the Retuximab treatment. And we lift up Joanne and pray that she recovers and will walk again. Amen
Lovely evening. Trixie was lovely. She is becoming a part of the continuing world and journey. She abviously brings joy and challenge to brighten the way. Thanks for sharing your new milestones. Have a lovely time away. S & W
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