Yesterday was David's 50th Birthday! The preceding week he had been steadily improving, getting healthier and stronger each day, as he puttered around the garden, buying herbs at the nursery, planting tomatoes, walking with me and the dog. Then, early morning of his birthday, he woke up feeling sick, had cold shivers, ran a hot bath, but could not get warm no matter how hot the water was. He puked.... I took his heart rate and temperature, and both were running very high. I called his MGH team, and they told me to take him to our local hospital, so that they could properly monitor him. We spent most of yesterday in the emergency room, and around 5 pm he finally got admitted. Meanwhile we had invited a few close friends for dinner. In the end, I held the dinner party without David there, and then we all went to the hospital with cake, sang for him, and hung out. While this was certainly not how we had planned to spend his birthday, it was actually a very beautiful thing, and luckily David had a single room, so we didn't disturb anyone.
After multiple tests and scans, it is clear that David has an infection. Where it is, we may find out tomorrow after his CT scans have been read. Until then David is resting nicely in the hospital and getting the medicines he needs, which is good, because it was a little scary to see him so sick and feverish yesterday. He does feel and look much healthier today.
Peace and love,
Monika
We missed seeing David at graduation today and I sent out a healing wish as the thought passed. Certainly you both deserve every bit of grace this half-century milestone can offer...well deserved years of a cherished and inspired life. Healthful and joyful birthday wishes!
ReplyDeleteColin graduated today and Rosie was at my side taking LOTS of wonderful pictures! love from us all
I can't believe how much has happened since I last checked in. I've often been a (too) silent watcher of this space but everything had been going so well for so long! It sounds, however, like Dave is going to overcome this latest interruption to full healing. We are sending love, thoughts and a touch of the green from Ireland. We'll be in Concord tomorrow for a week and if he's up to it, I'd love to visit.
ReplyDeleteAnd just to add to Monika: you have been at least as brave as Dave. You have amazing strength.
Juliana
i senses as much, give dave, my bro, the message that i can feel it whatever it is. namaste. be calm my dear you are one of the people that i admire on the planet and your kids and dog and chickens are pretty cool too....... esteban, the eater of wood chips.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to pray for him for a few days. I'm back on it. May God Bless David with His/Her Healing Powers.
ReplyDeleteLove to you both,
Sharon
Thank goodness for you and friends, and for DAve's courage to tackle yet another challenge. A very happy and healing birthday to Dave from both of us, with many wishes for many more happy birthdays!
ReplyDeletexxx Tom & Sue
Thank you Monika for this. I knew the birthday must be around now as the lovely party of last year popped into my head the other day, with the huge and beautiful and delicious cake.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad y'all had the party at the hospital
David we are thinking of you sooo much. don't know if Tom told you we
were at MGH a week ago or so and went to visit you ----and of course you had just vacated!
Monika and David, keep doing what you are doing. with love
Christopher and tom
Day by day, let more wellness come your way..
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with love, andy pandy