It is now 3.40pm Iowa time. Have increased the dose and availability of IV morphine to help with pain. We are doing this gradually so that affects can be closely monitored. Bit sleepier. Feeling more comfortable.
next dose increase might be in an hour or so, depending on need. thanks
Its now 11.17 pm Iowa time. Very comfortable. Welcome visits today from Joseph Zabner, Joel Kline, Alan and Mary Beth Ross, Don and Jean Koch (who brought banana bread), Kim Baker, Kim Sprenger, Leslie Brautigam (who brought cookies), Janet Keating and Phyllis Pirotte (who brought a delicious dinner complete with entree, sides, and dessert - just terrific), Pat Hartley (who brought sustaining beverages), Milan Sonka (who brought beverages also). Rebecca Zaharias brought food to the house - thanks. Forgot to mention the visits yesterday from Jonathon and Adam Zabner.
Happily our family was together today and I was able to spend quality in person one-on-one time with our son-in-law Cameron Cooper, our son Ben, his wife Rebecca, and a phone conversation with our future daughter-in-law Kate Walker in the UK. All very valuable interactions. Skyped with my mum today. Enjoyed the company of our children throughout the day and our grandson Declan was in good form and entertained us all.
Again so many emotional and meaningful messages of support delivered via the blog and also via email and by phone. Chris reads them all to me and I'm grateful for such caring - a special call came from our dear friends Fereshteh and Reza from Iran who are currently in Madison, WI visiting their son Farshid to whom I also spoke.
Worked throughout the day with Alan Ross on an Invention Disclosure, talked with Joel Kline regarding the Eidomics paper. Talked with Jacque Namati about the proofs of her paper soon to be published. Messages and calls from my previous students, now in the Harvard system, Melissa Suter and Eman Namati - Jacque is also in that institutional system.
Currently, morphine dose will stay similar and will increase as needed tomorrow.
Geoff- my thoughts & blessings are with you as you make this journey. Please know that Chris has dear friends who love her very much, and I am honored to be one of them. We will always be there for her, and for you and your family. The strength and courage you and Chris have shown is simply amazing. Wishing you comfort and peace. With much love to you and Chris~
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Hi Geoff:
ReplyDeleteIt is almost 2:00 AM past midnight here in Jordan… I just wanted to say thank you…. I am so proud to be one of your fellow students. I remember you and your smile every day I see patients. I can still feel you standing next to me guiding me every time I'm doing a Bronchoscopy procedure. Since I joined your blog, I can't stop thinking about you and how amazing you are. Thanks for so many great memories. I certainly owe you a lot. You are a great teacher and a wonderful and the most courageous person I have ever met in my life. I learned and still learning a lot from you. You are such an amazing person. Your smile and kindness surrounds us and will always be in my and Rima's mind. I promise I will do my best to live these memories and pass it on to my children, medical students, residents and fellows. We are so lucky and honored to have known you Geoff. Thanks for all the great memories and thanks for having you in our lives…..We will never forget…....
Love you always,
Rima and Shaher Samrah—(Irbid, Jordan)
Geoff and family,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you. Indeed, your strength and courage during this journey is one we aspire to. Thank you and your family for keeping all of us close to you during this time. You have been part of all of our lives in different ways and we will all miss you in our own special ways. You are a teacher and friend. God Bless you. Amy and Scott N.
Geoff,
ReplyDeleteYour courage and strength through this battle has been incredible. What an amazing and humble man you are and what a blessing it is to have known you.
We will never forget our stay with you and Chris and will cherish the memories always.
God Bless
With much love Kirsty, Peter and girls
Matthew 11:28
Great to hear from you Shaher and to know that you are doing well in your chosen location in Jordan. I well remember the time we went to Purdue University in a University of Iowa van with a 44 gallon drum in the back with a Palestian driving and you and I as passengers. Its a wonder we weren't arrested as it was just a few days after 9-11. It was a great trip and I enjoyed our discussion about religion. Im sad I won't get the chance to visit Jordan and have you show me all the historical sites you were so passionate about.
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ReplyDeleteHi Lyn .. thanks for writing. Its good to know that Chris and my family have such good friends as you. Geoff
ReplyDeleteHi Dr Mac, we have great memories of your time with us at St John Ambulance - Port Adelaide. Trail bike weekends away, the first advanced training course in SA, first aid lectures with family holiday photos intermingled with the obligatory lung tissue slides. With some opposition, you convinced us to make our training sessions smoke fee. A real achievement for the 1970’s! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Chris and the family. Andrew, Karyn, John, Wayne, Colin, AB and Martin.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys from the St John Ambulance. The best ambulance division in the State. It's a great privilege to think that I still have made a difference.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pete and Kirsty.
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