Sunday, September 2, 2007

recovering

i really wish i had something to say this evening. fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how much you enjoy my writing) there isn't a lot going on. ellen has been resting comfortably. don, suzy, chuck, connie and i sat in her room and chatted on and off for most of the day while she slept.

her creatnine count went up, slightly, to 1.6. this is above normal but still within reason and CERTAINLY better than the skyrocketing numbers from before. dr. gollob is planning on seeing us tomorrow. i'm sure he will be able to shed some light on the next step.

hope everyone is well and continuing to send their positive thoughts and energy ellen's way.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

No news is good news in this case...hope everyone sleeps well.

Jan K.

Anonymous said...

Ell and Ryan,

Hopefully tomorrow you will get some good news and hope that Ell is on the road to a speedy recovery! Rest peacefully and hope tomorrow is a good day!

Kelly Dragoiu

Anonymous said...

Ryan - I never tire of your writing. Hope you all have a peaceful night's sleep and I will be Praying for a great report from
the doc tomorrow.

Love,

JoAnn G

Anonymous said...

So glad Ellen is resting better with this second round of treatment. Praying for good news from the doctor. Glad you all had some family time while watching Ellen sleep. Love, Anna Hillhouse

Anonymous said...

Hi Ryan,
Sleep is good and having all of her loved ones surrounding her gives Ellen much positive energy!
Hope the report from the doctor is good and the healing is already taking place.
Thoughts and prayers always.....
Marcia

Anonymous said...

Ellen and all- Christy and DR went to Columbus and I bonded with Nugent. Ellen- that cat knows you lost your hair because he is shedding his! We brushed and brushed and...! Christy warned me that when you leave he nips at your ankles to get you to stay- He did! DR needs to get back and mow lawns- hurry, DR!
Rest and let the meds kick butt!
All our love- Debbe and Nugent

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear the second round is over, and all Ellen's counts seem good. So glad this round wasn't as tough as the last. Wishing you a peaceful day. Love Aunt Nancy

Anonymous said...

Ryan & Ellen,
I am so glad that the second treatment is going better. Hopefully her body will recover quickly so that she can get another treatment and beat this thing quicker. Say hello to your wonderful support system.
Jim Blake

Jen Sedlak said...

Ellen and Ryan,

It seems that this round has been much better than the last, and I am extremely thankful for that. Rest up and stay stong. We all love you.

Marcus ran his first one mile race today. He came in 11 minutes, 20 seconds and ran the whole time.
Brent and Nicole are in town, and we will be hanging out with them later. It is a nice day, and I think Tristan and I are going to go wakeboarding for a while.

Sleep and stay strong! The prayer and energy waves are still coming in the millions from home, and we all can't wait until you are here again. Sending my love and prayers,
Jen

Anonymous said...

Hi...I'm so happy to hear that this round has not been as unbearable for you, Ellen, and that in turn makes it easier for Ryan....and maybe more prayers are being answered. Hope you levels stay in good shape, and that you don't have that terrible delayed reaction either.

I hope the doctor tells you today that you can start counting down the days to return home!!

Love,
Aunt Susan

Anonymous said...

To Ellen and all,
It is always good to read the blog, rest well and strength to all. You are in our prayers!
The Hynes family (we run with Ellen's Dad)

Jo Ann said...

Ellen & Ryan,

Glad to hear this treatment went better than the last treatment. GLad to know Ellen is getting lots of rest.

Anxious to hear what the doctor has to say about this treatment and moving forward. Hope she gets to go back to the loft soon, and then home quickly home after that!!!

Hope you all had a quiet and restful Labor Day.

Give Ellen a hug & kis for Tom & I.

Take care of youself Ryan.

Love,

Jo Ann & Tom

Anonymous said...

Ryan, You are an amazing man and I appreciate the information you share with us so faithfully! I continuo to pray and so does my entire family. Ellen When you are able to read these blog comments I hope you will be strengthened by the number of people who continue to send so much positive energy to you. Rest and know that you are loved. Love, Bernie