April 9, 2019
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9 photos = 900 words
We’re about to leave for dinner, so I don’t have time to really write about the day… so here are some teasers.
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Leaving on a jet plane
I can not believe that I’m functioning enough to type right now. We’re leaving the house as soon as I suck down some more coffee and get in the shower; then off to airport and off to Cincinnati to be with Aunt Gay and Uncle Joe and Rusty. I’m even almost packed! Vacation knitting –
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When last we left our Intrepid Hero
I know I haven’t posted an update in a couple of days. It seems sort of pointless to say “READ THIS! NO CHANGES!” but on the other hand, if I’m not saying anything, are people worried? I mean, I’m worried. But I feel like I can’t say I’m worried — admitting that I’m worried seems
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Not much new to report
From Aunt Gay’s daily email – Tues 9/29 3PM. Joe is still in ICU, still on the ventilator, still running a fever of about 102. The consensus among the docs is that he doesn’t have an infection, he has an inflammation of the pancreas. As far as I can tell, the plan is to keep
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How many posts can I title “Daily Unca Joe Update”?
Two emails from Aunt Gay today – Mon. 9/28 Joe still has a high fever, though not as high as yesterday. He’s off the cold bed again. Still in ICU, still on the ventilator. I hope to talk to some doctors today. All other signs seem to be holding stable. He is responding to the
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Uncle Joe update
I just had a lovely conversation with Aunt Gay, and they’ve finally gotten Unca Joe’s fever down. This is the email she sent out earlier today – Joe’s still running a high fever that won’t come down. They’ve cultured everything but probably won’t have results for several days. They’re leaving him on the respirator, sedated,