All I can say is wow....what a harrowing day we had yesterday. Things seemed to be going along fine, that was until they decided to give Pat an asthma inhaler. We found out the hard way that he has an adverse reaction to albuterol. Instead of it opening up his airways, it constricted them and sent him downhill quickly. He could barely breathe, they had to put him on oxygen, doctors and nurses were flying in and out of his room trying to stabilze him, to say I was freaking out would be an understatment. I stepped outside the room so Pat couldn't see me, had a good cry with his doctors, told them in no uncertain terms to NEVER give up on Pat and then splashed cold water on my face and went back in. The doctors agreed that Pat is tough and even dubbed him "the Energizer Bunny". Two hours later the "bad medicine" wore off, they removed him from the oxygen, his breathing returned to normal and my old Pat was back. Of course I knew he was back when he "jokingly" blamed me for his attack because I had made him get up and walk earler in the day. This ride is definitely a "white knuckler" and I look forward to the day when we can get off!!!! Once again please continue to pray for Pat's never ending strength and endurance, and for the wisdom of the doctors to heal him once and for all. All he looks forward to is coming home...I thinks he's earned it. Love and good health to all our friends and family.
Love,
Jules
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Hi Pat and Julie:
Steve Nieto here.
Paul Chylinski sent me the link to this blog. I haven't read every word yet from your first posting, but you family are in our prayers daily for a complete recovery. This is a terrible roller coaster ride that hopefully will end successfully soon. Toma and I have been asking our brother Dave about Pat from his occassional visits with Vic to see Pat at Hope.
Please know that we are hopeful as you all are that Pat will beat this. Keep up your spirits, Pat. You CAN do this.
Love, Cathy and Steve Nieto
Hey there,
Keep on keepin on!!!! You are an inspiration. Beat this!!!!
hey - had to share this story with you.. :-) I was at the market yesterday and ran into an old neighbor in our old neighborhood, who told me about a friend of mine who was at Hope...
We have known eachother for 16 years and even though we don't see eachother much cause of our busy lives, when we do, it's like we just talked yesterday... I thought I was going to die when I heard she was at stage 5 lymphoma. I called Richard her husband late last night to find that they had lost her twice last week, her lungs, kidneys and liver all shut down not to mention her heart was at 35% - Do you know, if there is anyone who has faith - it's Linda, I can hear her saying, it's not me it's Jesus! And believe me, she has no doubts about the Lord's healing's. She has had this before and she will beat it again... Well, she had a bone marrow transplant three weeks ago and it took a turn - but now all her vitals are good and she is out of the woods... I thought I needed to share this with you that no matter how bad things get or might seem - NEVER NEVER give up - Richard told the Dr's to do their job and they would theirs with the Lord... The Dr's laugh now with Richard, cause their exact words are, the Lord's working here now... Hang in there you two, you will be home together soon. He didn't bring you this far to let you down...
Take care - Lis and Dave K
You are a lucky man. You have so many people who love you and care so much about you. The strength of that love will see you through.
We love you more than words can say!
We are on our way to church in about 1/2 hour. Please know that I will offer the mass and my communion for you as I have been since the beginning of your illness. I know the Lord has plans for you, and he has given you and your family the courage to beat this. You and your family are loved by so many people. We will all be there for you when you have your "I beat this" party!
We're checking in daily and continue to pray for all of you!!! Juilie, we saw your mom while she was in Streator. We were in Chipper's restaurant, and what a nice surprise to see her. Keep up the good work "Energizer Bunny"!
Blessings,
Chuck and Sharon Giacinto
My heart was pounding when I read your latest blog! Please Pat, no more scary stuff. This is the week that you are going to start your new treatment and get better! I cry every time I read your blogs Julie. Not just because of all you are going through, but also because you are both such an inspiration and such a role model of strentgh and faith and love. Please stay strong!
Love,
The Grishaber Family
Hi Pat,
Well, it's sounds like you've gone through just about everything there and, once again, you do keep the blog interesting.
But enough with the drama and let's get you back home! We are all still thinking about you constantly and we are 100% confident that you will make it through this marathon better than ever.
Steve
Hi Pat,
Sounds like Friday was a scarey day. I don't even like to hold my breath to go under water so I can't imagine how awful that must have been. You truly are the energizer bunny!! Just know that you are missed horribly and loved more than you know!! Kick leukemia butt this week!! Love, Dayna
Until now I never knew one could choke with Luekemia but hey, I'm learning a lot here! I hope and pray tomorrow finds you strong and ready to begin the trial meds Pat. Try for a good nights sleep...we're all here with you at your side to give you that extra push any way we can. Don't forget it for a moment!
Love-
Teri
Pat
It sure is nice to see you've got alot of people pulling for you. Lots of good positives vibes.
I look forward to hearing how well this week goes for you and your family. We will be thinking of you as always. Keep up the fight!
The Kimbles
Pat, You are now my energizer brother!! I just got home from work and had a little scare... My front door was wide open with nobody home.. I thought for sure Kobe would be long gone.. Guess what he was just sitting on the couch.. I guess he isn't as smart as I thought he was.. Wouldn't most dogs run away? Anyway, can't wait for you to start your treatment tomorrow and get on with everything.. Hang in there I know with everyone and your strength this is going to be a SUCCESS!! Love ya, Sista Sandy
Hi Pat,
Tomorrow you will start a whole new chapter of victories! We are all here to cheer you on! Sending you and Julie tons of encouragement, confidence and faith!
Love, Jo Ann
Hi Pat,
Positive thoughts are coming your way!!! Love you, The Sigler Family
HAPPY TUESDAY! :-) Were thinking of you and wishing you a great day!
Lis & Dave
IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE, EVERYBODY!
TODAY IS TUESDAY...THE DAY OF NEW BEGINNINGS FOR OUR FRIEND AND FAMILY MEMBER PAT SMITH. EVERYONE HOLD HIM IN YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS TODAY AS HE TAKES THIS LEAP FORWARD IN HIS HEALTH AND LIFE. WE'RE PULLING HARD FOR YOU PAT...YOU CAN DO IT!! :)
LOVE ALL AROUND YOU-
Teri
ok....I just had a "Lil Talk" with God and told him
"thats it Lord...its time for good news, in fact I am asking for great news...its time and today will be the day..ok???" This month has sucked and I miss you both terribly so today starts a new Chapter. Lets look only to the future and smile. Pat, you are simply all of our heroes. Get your butt home !! Love ya, Terri H.
GOOD LUCK TODAY PAT WE ARE ALL PRAYING AT THE SIEVERS HOUSE :)
Hi Pat,
Thinking about you and hoping all is going well with the treatment today. I told Mom to watch over you extra carefully :) Love ya, Maribeth
HOPE today was a successful day and
everyday forward continues on a positive trend.
Good Luck,
Mark
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