Sunday, September 25, 2005

John has two angels!

First I want to say thank you to everyone who has said they will send John cards.  I haven't told him about it, so he will be surprised!  I can't wait to see the look on his face!  Actually, he has received two so far, and they were from the UK, the first overseas cards he has ever received in his life!  Thanks ya'll!  He was so excited.  

And guess what else?  He made it into the Chemo Angel program!  He received a letter on Friday from a family.  Then he received another letter from a woman on Saturday, lol.  So he has two Angels, lol.  What amazes me is how the Chemo Angel organization matched him up so well.  I was worried that I specified too much on the form, and that they weren't going to be able to find him anybody.  But they did.  I won't go into too much detail, for privacy reasons, but the first Angel had the same religion, liked cats, liked the same crafts as me, and had the same interests as John.  The second Angel was a Christian also, was a cancer survior, and has had a bone marrow transplant!  She has three cats!  She also likes the Green Bay Packers like John!  So you see, they really match the cancer patients up with like-minded Angels.  Oh, the reason I know all this information is that his Angels have already written to John!  One sent a letter dated the 20th and the other a letter dated the 21st!  So he must have been accepted into the program on day one or something.  I worried for nothing.  I was never contacted by the Chemo Angel Organization, however, that he was accepted.  They just contacted the Angels and the Angels wrote to John.  Just as well, he got a surprise letter from each of them!  Surprises are nice.

So now for an update on John.  A lot of you have been emailing me asking how he has been doing.  Well, he has been sleeping extremely long hours.  Saturday through Wednesday of last week he couldn't wake up.  On Saturday he slept 24 hours straight, except for when I awoke him to take his meds.  Sunday through Weds. he slept about 20 hours a day.  When he realized what was happening to him, he was able to make himself stay up some, and was able to get away with only sleeping 14 hours a day.  So that takes us to today.  

Right now he has the start of bronchitis.  I guess he is starting to catch things again.  I am going to call the Transplant Specialist, Dr. Claxton, on Monday and ask him if John should get a flu shot this year.  I am also going to ask him if John should be drinking something like Ensure on days when he can't wake up for 20 or so hours, except for five minutes to take his meds, and is too tired to eat.  I was thinking that at least he would get some vitamins and nourishment that way.

Okay, so this report sounds glum.  Everything is not glum.  There ARE times lately when he is up, and we are having quality time together.  We listen to music together, watch TV, eat, and spend a lot of time talking.  The other day we celebrated Michael's birthday.  He is eight.  We gave him half a can of tuna and played with him with his favorite toy.  We didn't buy him a new toy, because he is not interested in any new toys, because they bore him.  He is too smart for them!

Well, that's about it, hope ya'll are doing well, Krissy :)    

19 comments:

  1. ohh you are one of those crazy ppl who celbrate kitty's birthdays lol jk (had a recent entry about that after we got our cat)  I am also a Packer Backer.. when they are not playing the Rams ofcourse, then I am torn on who to root for.  So happy John has Angels watching over him, heavenly and earthly ones!

    Much Love,
    Mary

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  2. More cards on the way:)

    Deb

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  3. It was so good to hear John was accepted and has not one but two angels!! I should think he needs some vitamin supplements as he is sleeping so long and not getting regular meals, hope he's drinking enough too. Happy birthday to Michael, hope he enjoyed his tuna. Katinka doesn't like cat toys so much, she likes to snoop around and pick up her own toys(Normally my things!!). God bless you all, Jeannette.xx.

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  4. Thats great news about John recieving 2 cards from angels.Also good news that he managed to stop awake a bit longer.

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  5. Happy birthday, Michael!!!!  Baby is almost one himself!!  I shall throw him a small party, too!!  Yep, I knew John was already accepted with an angel.  Didn't know he had 2!!! LOL  How wonderful!!!!!!!  And they give him ones with similar interests/backgrounds!!  They are a heavenly organization!!  Let me know what the doctor's say after you call them.  I am curious.  Talk to you on the phone or IM.  Your TBADT...xoxoxoxoxox

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  6. That's good news about the Angels... but don't forget all of us, we would love to brighten John's day too! And, Happy Birthday, Michael.... and, we celebrate Morgan's birthday every year. We don't know D.k.'s, but we do something specila for her in July cause I know she was born about that time... Even Boo gets something special on his birthday... Hey, the furkids like appreciation also <LOL>
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  7. Again, Krissy, I'm so happy John got into chemoangels and is starting to receive cards from people; look for more in the mail this week. It is so neat that people are willing to take a couple extra minutes to write a letter of encouragement and comfort to others, especially if they had been in a similar situation. I truly believe the Lord matched the angels that He wanted John to have with John.

    Thanks for the update; Happy belated birthday to Michael!

    bettu

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  8. Hi Krissy.
    Just want you to know that I am reading....and thinking about you guys.  
    Sonya

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  9. Krissy,
    I would gladly send John a cardy myself, if you would provide the address.  Remember, sleeping is a way for the body to repair.  I know his cancer won't go away because he is sleeping but it will help him stay strong.  

    Happy Birthday Michael.  He is a real beauty.  My kitties love new toys.

    Thinking about you.
    -jan

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  10. I will be out this week looking for a nice card to send ;o)
    I'm so glad that John made it into the Chemo Angel program!!  That is fantatic news, and having two Angels, with similar interests to John is wonderful.  
    Thank you for keeping us updated.  I'm sorry to hear that John has the start of bronchitis, but happy to hear that you are managing to have some quality time together.  Happy Birthday Michael!!!
    Sara   x

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  11. Hi Dear Krissy and John,     I am worried about the bronchitis.  and all the other things in the air and aropund us.....isnt there domething that the Dr, can give him.....and antibotic so if things get him he can fight it off .....He does sleep an awful lot but his poor body is run down...I have been reading articles from the Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins and Mass General  and Harvard......Lot of things I dont understand but will find out,

    Hope you can read this little writting because I dont know how to make it bigger...It is a beautigul day in Utah and I am going to take my Dad and John up one of the beautiful canyons to see the leaves,,,,,,,,,My thoughts are with you and I am always here if you need me.......
                                                          LOVE YA MYKE

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  12. i FORGOT TO TELL mICHAEL hEPPY bIRTHDAY FRO sMOKEY......hE IS ALSO 8 YEARS OLD AND A SPOILED BRAT.........tELL jOHN THE pACKERS AINT NO GOOD.....tHE RAIDERS ARE BETTER OR BEST......I USE TO LIKE THE COWBOYS BUT THATS IN THE PAST,,,,,,,YEEEEEEEH  RAIDERS.........HAAAAHAAHHH
    HANG IN THERE JOHN.........

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  13. i FORGOT TO TELL mICHAEL hEPPY bIRTHDAY FRO sMOKEY......hE IS ALSO 8 YEARS OLD AND A SPOILED BRAT.........tELL jOHN THE pACKERS AINT NO GOOD.....tHE RAIDERS ARE BETTER OR BEST......I USE TO LIKE THE COWBOYS BUT THATS IN THE PAST,,,,,,,YEEEEEEEH  RAIDERS.........HAAAAHAAHHH
    HANG IN THERE JOHN.........

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  14. So hapy for the Chemo Angels........prayers......Kasey

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  15. I am so glad you gave us a more detailed update here!  I think talking to the doc about the ensure is a good idea.  Maybe there is something else they recommend too!

    Prayers as always are coming... I am so glad about the angels!

    Be well,
    Dawn

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  16. I am so pleased to hear about the Angels Krissy.  AND John has recieved two cards already, that is really lovely. :-)

    (((((hugs)))))

    Sandra xxxx

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  17. Yay for the chemo angels!  That's fabulous that they wrote so quickly.  My thoughts are with you and John.
    Best,
    Judith

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  18. Yeah for all the cards and letters for John! I printed out one this morning and it will be in the mail tomorrow and on it's way...:)
    Have a good week!
    Linda

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  19. (((((((((Krissy))))))))  Hang in there!  And congrats to John on getting into the Chemo Angels program!  That program does miracles!

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