Good Evening Everyone - as I mentioned before, Bo had a pretty uneventful day. He was off the vent most of the day and then back on to rest tonight. The doctors are walking that thin line of how hard to push Bo. I have come to realize that Bo is still Bo and currently in the same situation he has been for the past 2 years. What I mean is, every doctor we visit is confused by the appearance of Bo. He looks so healthy (since they found the cancer), but when you look at his x-rays he clearly had diseased lungs. I think the same is right now. Bo looks really good, but his lungs and the muscles that are supporting them (and the same ones that were not able to work to full capacity for 2 years) are still a little weak and need some slow circuit training. So training slowly is what we are doing.
On another note, Bo did get to talk today for about 30 minutes and then it wore him out. He was pretty sweet to me and all the nurses thanking them for all the care and attention they are giving him. He hates that they have to take care of him, but greatly appreciates everything that they are doing. It was good to hear his voice, not matter how weak it is right now. Something new to work on.
On an extremely sad note, today Bob F.'s wife lost her battle today. Bob is the most amazing man, therefore I know Henrietta was incredible along with their family. Please just pray that Bob and his family can find peace and strength these next couple of days. I will desperately miss them all and their support. They are my family when my family cannot be with me. Bob is my friend, my inspiration to walk in the door some mornings (he was the most positive and sweet man I know, know matter what was happening) he is a hero in the struggle that loved ones have while watching their family members fight for their lives. Bob thank you for showing me how to have grace during our most desperate times. I will continue in a manner that I hope will make you proud of me and calling me your friend. I love you all.
Love
Christi, Addi and Bo