Saturday, February 19, 2011

Catching Up

Hi everyone...we hope you're enjoying your weekend! We've been having a really good week - As always, Dallas continues to amaze the medical pros by feeling better than they could have ever predicted. We know that having such a wonderful team of family and friends who continue to carry us through both the good and bad times is the secret to our success. So thank you!
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Last week Dallas was down to one pair of slippers that he could barely squeeze on his feet and his hands were very swollen. Fortunately, tests ruled out the chance of a blood clot and after a week on diuretics he is moving around better and has graduated to a pair of running shoes. Today we took a walk around sunny Sidney - I still can't believe that last weekend it would have been difficult for Dallas to move around town without being in a wheelchair. He continues to amaze and inspire me with his determination and fighting spirit.
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We recently enjoyed a visit from Dallas's cousin Shelley and her hubby Chris from Edmonton. Dallas, Jordan, Grandpa and Chris went crabbing and fishing with great success but they will always remember that they were pulled over by the RCMP for a routine safety inspection on the way back to the boat house! At dinner we enjoyed hearing Dallas and Shelley reminisce about a family vacation they went on in the '60's. Four adults and six kids in a station wagon traveling through the states - those were the days!
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Thanks again for being there for us - we couldn't do it without all of you. Special thanks to Anne and Brian for lighting a candle for us in every church on their travels...every little bit helps! More later...
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Love,
Patty & the Big Guy xoxo