After a week in the hospital with pneumonia Karen is home. We get to snuggle again and I'm convinced that's the best medicine. She went through two thoracentesis' for fluid removal from around each lung. The intravenous fluids, antibiotics, x-rays, sonograms, pain management and the intrusive hustle and bustle of hospital life is behind us for now. It was scary but the ER and hospital was the right call. Karen will need oxygen for the time being. The pneumonia left her lungs in bad shape. Plus her broken sternum makes drawing a full breath difficult. We had a visiting nurse stop by today for a follow up and we will have at least one home nurse visit a week for the foreseeable future. An occupational and physical therapist will also be coming by for evaluation and treatments. The past week left Karen weak and discouraged but her attitude is starting to rebound now that she's home. She appreciates how much credit everyone gives her for her strength and her struggle. We talked last night about those type of characterizations and can't decide about the nobility that words like struggle suggests....sometimes it just feels like a blindfolded slog through a damn swamp. Chemo infusions most likely won't resume until Karen gains more strength. Personally I'm hoping for a quiet no drama week of recovery where I can just deliver the hugs and chicken soup. Selfie of Karen and Bill at home...."Our version of Bed In for Peace"
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Lance Nance
2/21/2016 09:40:55 pm
Yea soooooo happy you are home and having cuddle soup for the soul <3 U !
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Bibi
2/21/2016 10:58:05 pm
lovely to see you together ♡
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Teri
2/22/2016 09:04:58 am
This makes me smile!
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Jafabrit
2/22/2016 10:27:54 pm
Cuddles and simple pleasures are the BEST ever ❤️
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Cynthia Abraham
2/23/2016 03:26:39 pm
I made yet another batch of soup today & if the coast is clear I will deliver it later. And I am getting used to adding everything to it, minus the celery!
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ria
2/23/2016 04:42:45 pm
'a blindfolded slog through a damn swamp,' yes, that is what it must be like. With no light to guide you but your own determination and your couple strength .... Please be safe both of you ... Much strength to you both. So very sorry you must go through this. F**king Cancer. Much Much Love and Many Hugs!
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Mara Thompson
2/23/2016 05:58:21 pm
Ah--- Love those dual smiles! Happy you two are ensconced at home again.
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Jane
2/23/2016 11:07:41 pm
Hooray!
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Barbara
2/24/2016 10:29:56 am
So glad you get to enjoy each other at home! Wishing you hugs and kisses and no drama:)
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2/25/2016 01:31:08 pm
Bill & Karen!! We are so happy that she is home. The whole staff her are sending their love and thoughts and read your posts. We send big hugs and well wishes to both of you and think of you fondly. You both are such a beautiful couple. Much love the Glastonbury Arthur Murray Family
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