Just catching up

Hi everyone,

Thought Id catch you all up, though there's really not too much to report. We've been busy, mostly w/ routine errands and chores. Bob has started his physical therapy for his neck. He's had one visit so far, but felt like the therapist already gave him some increased movement in his neck. He has exercises to do at home also, and of course in keeping w/ being the model pt.,(you may read some sarcasm in there if you like) he has been faithfully complying. He's scheduled for 3 more sessions so far. I too have finally gotten myself into gear and go next Tuesday for my first appt. for my shoulder. So we will be having couples PT, just like Jessie blogged about last week. Unfortunately, I don't think it's going to involve massages. But if it makes us more mobile that will be something.

Bob's also been busy setting up his new laptop. He got a beautiful new Dell laptop and is in the process of getting it all set up w/ his games, programs etc., so it will be fully loaded and ready to go to HUP w/ him for the next hospitalization. There's a broadband card that makes it wireless, so he will also have internet access and will be able to do e-mail and IM. So that will surely help as it promises to be another long stay.

No word on when that will be yet. We are going to see Dr. L tomorrow and hope to have more info to share after that. We are still waiting to hear on the sibs' HLA testing which takes weeks apparently. So we will let you know whenever we hear something.

As I wrote the last time, we are getting out more and trying to catch up w/ friends. So I want to thank Dawn and Charlie for the lovely dinner and wonderful company Sat. at the Mainland(just can't beat their sauces or creme brulee). Also to Lee and Yvonne for the swim(not Bob) and fun time at games night. Playing Mex. train by kerosene lamplight added a whole new dimension to the game. If you live in N. Wales you'll understand as you were probably w/o power also.
Another thank you to Jesse and Joan for the sweetest Silver Queen ever. It was delicious and we ate it all up. We appreciate your thinking of us, not to mention dropping it off.

Nice to hear from Kim again(truly, and I'm sorry you were under the weather on your vacation). I always worry that you're plagued w/ your migraines when we don't hear from you. Hi to Joyce and Jerry, and thanks for the post card and words about the old homestead.

It's nice to hear from everybody...Kris, how's the house- building going in NM?...KM, that was us who beeped the other day when you were in the Mill parking lot. And don't listen to your kids...your writing style is perfect just the way it is...SJS, you just make me laugh out loud. Love that biting wit of yours...to all Bobs patients who write and let us know you're thinking of him, he sends a big Hi and thank you...and last, but certainly not least, a very big HI to our gal Deb, who was admitted to Penn yesterday for her stem-cell transplant. Hang in there Deb, we're always thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers as your journey continues. We'll see you tomorrow.

Well I'd better get up and down to the laundry. Thanks again to everyone for all the cards, blogs, calls and well-wishes we are so privileged to receive each day. As always, I ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers, as well as Debbie who is, as usual blazing the trail for Bob. Hope you all are staying cool and enjoy the rest of the Summer.

All our love,
Bob and Mo