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Latest update from Frosty,


Really hits home on what is important in Life.


Stay strong Steve and Frosty, you have lots of friends behind you two on this.





Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Good morning everyone. I was up and thought I would take this quiet time to update. Steve has slept three straight hours into this early morning. I just got him back into bed after a trip to the restroom.
There is something very intimate about physically caring for a loved one. Especially in these times when just he and I are in the room. A light kiss on the cheek or a tender pat on the back is as precious and personal in this hospital room with all the tubes and "beeps" as it is at home. He is already sleeping as I type. A more normal sleep than I have "heard" in a couple of weeks.
He is tolerating the feeding formula on a very slow drip of about an ounce an hour. Later tonight, they will try the bolus procedure. We will likely be here through Thursday, if all goes well.
I pray that each day brings it's small blessings and Steve is relieved of this burden he has been carrying for so long.
Thank you all for your support and love. Without it we would be lost. I appreciate every hug I got yesteday. Each and every person that came into this room has such a unique relationship with Steve. So many encouraging words were spoken, not only from the mouths, but the hearts of our wonderful family and friends.
The men give Steve the bonding strength that only men can give, the kids just lightened his heart and make him smile and, the women, well, you all know Steve....he loves pretty women. (which reminds me, all you pretty women; please don't wear your perfume) This is another pleasure Steve is currently robbed of. Normally, he welcomes the smell of a pretty woman, but now certain "aromas" bother him. Just bring in those beautiful faces, ok? (thanks)
Steve and I ask you all to say a prayer for a man named Paul, who was kind enough to bring his faithful dog into see Steve yesterday. His dog is not a "care" animal, she is just Paul's pet. I did not get Paul's last name, but God knows it. Please ask for Paul's comfort as he has been given a short time here in this world. We know his visit was a gift to us. Maybe a reminder that as difficult as our journey has been, this road's end will be a good one.
I will close for now and get back into bed. The morning light will surely bring improvements and certainly shorten our journey.
Love, Frosty