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7.30 p.m.

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Irene had dialysis today…because her dialysis treatment was cut short again…yesterday. She was experiencing a significant amount of fistula/arm pain and needle complications.

So, 4 days of dialysis this week.
She’s back at dialysis again tomorrow….and definitely challenged by the ill effects…today.

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Dave

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6 p.m.

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Irene BOUNCED back today; the nausea remained at bay and her energy was good. The body’s resiliance is amazing…

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Dave

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8.30 p.m.

Irene and I have boycotted Valentine’s Day for 31 years. It’s not that we don’t celebrate. The question is why would we limit celebrating the love to one day a year?! So, our philosophy has been to celebrate the love 24/7/365.

This evening she’s really struggling after dialysis was cut short because of significant pain radiating from her fistula arm toward her broken wrist region. She will have to make up the 45 minutes at dialysis on Wednesday in order to remove the toxins that could not be removed today.

The nausea continues to rage, and candidly, she’s self conscious for all of the updates related to her plight…especially on dialysis days…

So, she’s taking no prisoners and is endeavoring to live above her circumstances…which she usually does!

Hoping for a better tomorrow…

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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