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6.30 p.m….

As is my habit, I called Irene to check on her around 4 p.m. only to discover that she was driving home early from dialysis treatment.  She had a “near infiltration” where the needle was disrupting the fistula wall and causing intense pain.  She completed 2 hours of the regularly scheduled 3 hour session.

She’s extremely nauseated, icing her arm and trying to find that comfortable position.

Hopeful she’ll bounce back tomorrow…

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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9 a.m.

Thanks for checking in.

I was gone last week on business travel;  Irene’s sisters, Carmen and Jane, spent most of the week with her.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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6.45 p.m.

Thanks for checking in.

Irene’s still coughing and uncomfortable but she no longer has a fever.  Dialysis was uneventful and she’s glad for a reprieve until Wednesday.  She’s nauseated (what else is new?) and trying to rest.

Have you used your mobile phone to send financial support to Haiti?

Text 40579 keyword haiti to donate $10.00.

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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