It sounds like Dave's release date (maybe that's not the right word, somehow "release" sounds like he's getting out of prison; of course, I think that's probably how he has started to feel about his latest stay) could be Monday. Dave was quite disappointed to hear he'd be spending another weekend in isolation (another prison term?), but I really think they are trying to be absolutely sure they won't be seeing him there again after they cut him loose this time. He said he's counting down the seconds until Monday. Sure enough, when I walked in his room this morning he appeared to be staring at the clock.
He seems to be feeling a lot better and is certainly looking much better, which I think makes it that much harder to be stuck there for close to another week. Now that he is better able to stay awake for longer stretches of time, I've started bringing him a new movie to watch each day. Today I brought the movie "Amelie". He was watching it when the kids called with their goodnights. Does anyone have any good (preferably uplifting) movie recommendations?
I brought Molly to see Dave yesterday. She asks about him constantly. Almost every morning she gets dressed, including getting her shoes and jacket on (amazing how much better the two-year old is at getting dressed than her older brothers), and then says, "Molly ready go see Daddy at hopala now." Most days I can appease her by putting a full-screen picture of Dave on the computer. Yesterday, she was really happy to see him in person and gave him lots of hugs and kisses. I know it did them both a ton of good.
I brought Ian by this afternoon and he gave Dave a nice laser-pointer demonstration on partial and total eclipses. Tonight all three kids were lamenting how they miss their dad (and it wasn't even after I yelled at them or anything - really!). I actually think the times they miss him the most are when we are having nice family time - having dinner, playing a game, or something like that.
That's about it. For those of you who tell me it makes you sad to read the blog, take heart. Things are ok. We are ok. Dave is going to be ok.
6 comments:
Shannon and Dave:
You are right. He will be home soon and all will be well. Not only that, but he will be that much further along with his healing from the surgery now and that will make things at home easier. You have gone through the chemo and radiation, the surgery and now the complications to surgery...thats it. Time to just heal, get used to the new eating regime and rejoin life together. Congratulations.
Paul.
Good to hear he's feeling better! One of my favorite movies (and fairly age approp. for kids) is Second Hand Lions. It came out about 5 or 6 years ago. It's up there with Princess Bride for me... another great movie he would enjoy. Oldies but goodies!
Cindy
It's all about Princess Bride! My favorite movie.
What about the Philadelphia Story? an oldie but a goodie; and it has both Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart in it.
Then there's Office Space... and Best in Show. Yeah, that's it, Best in Show. Funny, funny movie.
So on this end? Amy is in the hospital right now, and is probably going to give birth to my new little niece today!
Take care you two...
Lots of love sent your way.
Dear Shannon & Dave, We are happy to hear about the positive news. I hope you will be home soon, Dave! As for movie suggestions: for grown-up viewing, I would recommend French Kiss with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline set in Paris and south of France (1995), Belle Epoque with Penelope Cruz (Spanish, 1992) and, surprisingly, TransAmerica with Felicity Huffman (2005). For family movie night, our old favorite when Luke was younger is Mulan (great girl-power energy) and, for kids of all ages, Shrek and Shrek II (and not just because we do work for DreamWorks :->).
Love from the DC 'Burbs,
Laura
Shannon and Dave,
This is all just a test to prove to you both how really strong you ARE. Life will get much better from here on and you will realise how awesome it really is. I have found, having died on the table, that everything happens for a reason but not that the reason is readily apparent. it is those little milestones like going to the bathroom, showering, and eating solid foods again that make life worth it. I guess what I am saying is that not taking life for granted allows us to fully live, but few understand this. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
PS (I was once known as Charlotte Halsema,Remember NIDO) now my married name is Sanders)
Now get well!!!
It's not up lifting but it's a kick ass entertaining movie, The Departed. As far as funny goes, is "The Office" TV show on DVD?
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