Day by Day w/ Robbi and David
Stay with us, as Robbi writes the basic updates (as only Robbi can!). David will provide some details when ever he feels up to it...
posted by DesktopDavid at 7:55 PM
Sunday, December 31, 2006
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- Location: Westborough, Massachusetts, United States
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DAY 1 – 122606
Big thumbs up. David got his line put in his chest this morning and he’s been resting. They told me it would be about a ½ hour so when they brought him out an 1½ hours later I was a little shaky. But they said everything went excellent and David came out acting like they gave him a pedicure. I dropped him off at the Inn and ran around doing errands getting things together for the room that he needed and some scripts.
[Geek Update: When we walked into the hospital, we were immediately met by Debbie (The Boss). She introduced us to the person who heads up the engineering team. He has been working to ensure that the hospital and Inn are set up to provide the proper physical environments.]
The whole town knows us! I went to CVS and the woman says, “Hi Mrs. Rubenstein”. It’s scary! Tomorrow David will get admitted to the hospital and begin chemo to stimulate his stem cells. Then he’ll be released late afternoon on Friday. This weekend we’ll be hanging out and hopefully David won’t be too bad from the treatment.
I feel a little like I’m walking around in someone else’s life. I can’t believe we’re involved with something of this magnitude. We have a 28 page contract to review tonight. Basically it says that if anything bad happens they never saw us and we have to agree that’s true.
I’m keeping busy and crocheting away! Already on my 3rd shawl… There is a yarn store down the road so I’ll be buying more yarn. I’ve already taken a whole laundry basket full.
We asked the front desk to bring us in some extra waste baskets and another lamp, they brought them in plastic bags and they had sterilized them. They don’t realize it’s not necessary to do that right now but it’s nice to have them so attentive to the details, so I’m not saying anything. They come all suited up like they would be toxic to us. It’s kind of cool actually. I’m just afraid that the first germ that hits me I’ll get the flu!
Hope all is well with you all. I feel like I’ve been gone for a year!
- Robbi
David,
As we enter into this year Gail and I are sending thoughts of hope and love. It has been quite an amazing experience to watch how you maintain such a positive attitude in light of all going on. It is so nice to know that we are part of a special community that is able to rally together to support and nurture those we love. Wishing you the speediest of recoveries and an awesome 2007,
Dan and Gail
Hi David- this is my 3rd attempt to try to use the blog site, as you can see I am not the technically "savvy" one in the family. Happy New Year- you made the Boston Globe's year in review this past weekend with update on your status. Love-Stacey
Hi David,
I think I got it. I have been trying to send a reply for at least an hr! Lets see if this works.
Thanks for keeping me a part of your Blog. I love your comment about "lets have fun." So positive.Between you being positive and all the good thoughts and prayers from all who know you, we will get thru this difficult time. Happy to hear everyone is so receptive to both your needs.
My New Years wish for your family is a HEALTHY 2007!
Ciao,
Marilyn
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