It has been quite some time since I’ve posted an update to Mary’s Caring Bridge site. In this case it is a good thing as there is not much new to report. Mary has gradually been gaining strength since her ordeal with a perforated intestine and her hospitalizations in February and March. Just a few weeks ago her chances of recovery did not look all that promising so the past many days have felt like a bonus. We therefore continue to keep on keeping on, and appreciating life and each other one day at a time. We are hopeful that the intestinal issue is a one-off occurrence and that she is not one of those individuals who are prone to recurrence. The doctors tell us there is no data on this so only time will tell.
Mary’s liver disease is of course, an ongoing issue. Although she has gained in strength since coming home, she is not currently strong enough to be a transplant candidate. A best case scenario is that she would get back to that level of
vitality. In the meantime we are glad to be home and close to our friends even in this time of quarantine and social distancing. At present we seem to be enjoying a quiet period. We hope that continues and that the near future is uneventful. I would like all reading this to know that we feel your prayers and expressions of concern have been very significant to Mary’s physical recovery and to the emotional wellbeing of both of us. Thank you for that and please continue to keep us in in your thoughts and prayers.
