The Two of Us, October 2006It's difficult to believe that just one week ago Martijn was under the knife for eight whole hours. Today they removed his spinal epidural that supplied pain medication directly to the wounded areas. From nine tubes in, now only four remain: two draining the large wounds of his buttocks, stomach and thigh (where they removed a large muscle to replace one in his stomach area), the hydration intravenous, and his urine tube. Although last night he again vomited his oral food intake, he bravely tried again today, eating breakfast, lunch and dinner - foods like yogurt, broth and pureed meat and veggies. I supplied some organic honey to add to his yogurt and some propolis with honey. Both are natural antibiotics and help fight infection.
Today, one of the surgeons explained that it could take a while for his stomach to "kick back in" since almost all his natural fat was surgically removed from that area. Fat helps us process our meals, as I mentioned yesterday. However, when I left this evening he was feeling much better.
Me too. I walked home from the hospital - a leisurely 15-20 minute walk, reheated the tofu stir fry I'd cooked last night and even dared to drink a cosmopolitan with locally grown organic cranberry juice - a solitary celebration of Martijn passing a week marked with more progress than setbacks (knock wood). We spent the day almost alone with the exception of Barbara's second reading installment - a great pleasure for both of us.
We send our heartfelt thanks again to each of you. Your prayers, meditations, good wishes, support, emails, postings, cards and love continue to work the magic that is healing. Thank you simply doesn't seem enough. We have a long road to walk with much uncertainty ahead, but with you by our side we are stronger and connected to a force beyond the recognition of our mortal minds. Sleep well, The story continues.
5 comments:
Love and Healing Thoughts and Vibrations.
Leaving for Tennessee....12 hr drive.
Imagine 224 fluffy white bichon frise running naked and free in fenced in acres on the hillside facing The Smoky Mountains.
Much Love from Bonnie in CT.
Hi Martijn and Suze,
It's wonderful to hear of your progress, Martijn. It is hard to believe that it's been a week since your surgery.
I'm meeting David in Dallas tomorrow and we're going to Seattle for the weekend. I've never been there and I'm excited about it - even though the weatherman predicts the low 50s and rain nearly every day.
Sounds like you and Suze are beginning to establish a daily routine. So glad you can have time alone together. That surely helps the healing process.
Take care.
Roberta
Hello Suze & Martijn -
What a transforming week of healing Martijn. Here is to your strength and healing talents! I am sending you multiple bouquets of blossoming flowers, vibrant with love and life.
Suze, you are amazing. Your beautiful writing really brings us into your experience and that certainly helps me send you both light-filled healing energy.
I walk with you two in my heart each day and I sleep with such hope by your candle each night. My gifted "sistars" continue their work for you as well. Isn't tomorrow the day you hear about the
cancer analysis? The universe is with you as you greet the news with the assurance that you are both loved and needed.
And Suze...maybe you should put out the other towel. Huh?
With Love & Light,
Anne
What a week... I check your blog everyday. More positives than negatives are wonderful. Warm hugs and wishes from my crew around the country. You are always in our prayers, Love Ellen (ebphoto)
SuzeQ...
All good news...and remember, many species of frogs are known for their regenerative abilities.
So much love from here...we'll talk.
Michael
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