Day 5

Hi all,

This will be short and sweet. Bob had another uneventful day. Spent the better part of the afternoon visiting w/ the "in-laws", my parents, brother Tom, sister-in-law Anna, and nieces Meg and Kate. He had his 3 squares again, although supper time was looking a little dodgy when the kitchen aid bypassed Bobs' room. For some reason the HUP computer insists on listing Bob as NPO(nothing by mouth), despite 4 different nurses changing it repeatedly. His nurse today, Colleen, quickly snagged a tray for him and grumbling was averted, in more ways than one. Today we all shared in the 2nd b-day cake...Italian rum, which turned out to be the favorite. Bob did more laps around the nurses station and is up to 3 at a time now. He seems to be getting more comfortable with the place and more of the staff. The nurses, aides, and techs are all as friendly and sweet as can be. I still haven't met the ID md., but all the other attendings, residents and interns we have met since Wed. seem extremely knowledgeable, forthright, and compassionate.

I am planning on an early arrival tomorrow so we can "confer" w/ the docs. as they come to a decision about the chemotherapy. And if the oral surgeons decide Bob needs any further treatment of his gum problem, he is hoping it will be done tomorrow afternoon. I will of course be back tomorrow..."same bat time, same bat channel". Does anybody remember that? I'm dating myself I think.

Bob wanted to thank everyone for all the birthday wishes, and sends his love to all, as do I. Keep us in your prayers.

Love,
Mo