Happy Valentines Day!

Hi family and friends,
I have some news to share. Bruce has had a rough two weeks, but is on the mend again. He ran some fevers and through testing, they found a blood infection and urine infection. Honey didn't look so good. He seemed so weak I said it would be OK if he wanted to go but I would miss him with all my heart. That was the hardest conversation I ever needed to do. Yet when I began crying he reached for me and wanted to fix my pain. This man of mine has always shown me unconditional love, pure love and flawless support. They removed all lines from him thinking one of the ports got infected . That was a hospital outing. Two days later he went back in for a more permanent port. Then the next day he went in again placing a pick line in that wouldn't interfere with his dialysis catheter. Then two days from that on Friday he saw his ortho surgeon.
My brother went with Bruce. What an intense week for Honey. Well, the good news is, the Dr. was very happy with the healing of his bones. He took the cast off Bruce's arm and wrist, then removed the staples that had been in since Dec 12th. It looked wonderful yet I was surprised with the length of the injury. He is lifting his arm very well considering how long he hasn't used it. He also had his leg cast removed. That has to be more comfortable for him. His femur bone that was shattered is showing great progress in healing. The foot is coming along. The knee might still need some help.

I, too saw my ortho surgeon that same day and my Mom went with me. My right ankle had great color. He lifted my toes and he was pleasantly surprised I had motion in my ankle with little discomfort. He said he has only seen two other cases of ankle breaks in his career that has been as bad as mine and mine was the worst he has ever seen. The ankle broke free from the foot and was totally exposed. At one time he felt 99% sure the bone would dye. Friday he seemed relieved with me that we are seeing a healing that truly beat the odds. My left femur bone had six breaks, two com pond fractures and a three inch area that was crushed above the knee. The Dr. said he was very pleased with the healing and amazed with my motion and flex ability I've maintained. I told him I'm hiking superstition mt. 20 mins. a day in my mind and in bed and when I'm done with that I do my swim to trim routine, and for my wrist I slip the cast off as I play the piano for the residents through my closed doors. If I hit a key wrong and twist my wrist wrong I've noticed I can hit a higher pitch vocally then what was normal. It truly helps playing the piano when your listeners can't hear to well. Then he told me no wait bearing for another 6 weeks. So I made it beyond the half way point.

Any how I saw Honey today and tomorrow on the 15th is the anniversary date that Bruce purposed to me 10 years ago. I'm so glad I said Yes. We had a wonderful 10 years together and we have 20 years to go. I Told Bruce, yes but I wanted 30 years at least with him and he said OK.

My visit went well. I gave him his drink from lunch. Played his favorite CD as we listened together I saw him singing the words. I heard him say I Love You. We through each other a Kiss (until I can stand and give him one.) It was so good seeing him response again. It has been 2 weeks.

Thanks again everyone. Keep the prayers coming. Happy Valentines Day to you all! Spread the Love with your loved ones.

Love,
Shelly and Bruce