Dec 9

Another busy week in Bothell….
Enjoyed a great dinner with Dan and Terri on Sunday evening.  On Monday Libby, Richard and Bell arrived in the afternoon.  We had a nice visit and played some Pegs & Jokes (the girl’s rule!!!). 

Monday during the night the concentrator was cutting out and both dogs alerted to something being wrong.  Bob was ready to call Lincare but decided to check out the circuit breaker first and discovered that was the problem.  He put me on an oxygen bottle while he investigated and temporarily plugged the concentrator into another circuit.  An hour later I woke up to no air!!!  He had forgotten to put me back on the concentrator and the oxygen bottle had gone empty.  Of course I accused him of trying to kill me again! 

Tuesday morning we went to the Maltby Café for breakfast and then Libby and Richard left for home.  Poor Violet whined and howled when they left, she was so sad.  She loves spending time with her friend Bell. 

Thursday, one of the transplant team nurses called to say the transplant committee had met to discuss my ‘case’ and that I am still listed.  They have a plan in place to start me on IV antibiotics as soon as I show up at the hospital for transplant.  This is due to the low level bacteria that they have been unable to treat.  The team went over all the tests and doctor reports from the past few months.  I will need to see Dr. Raghu again in January and schedule an echocardiogram too. 

Due to freezing fog in the Willamette Valley, Mike and Suzie canceled their visit on Thursday.  Hope to see them in the next few weeks though.  It is not worth taking chances with bad weather!!! 

Friday morning found us saying goodbye to Mark and Kathy as they leave for Wasilla, Alaska…  Mark is driving the motor coach up and Kathy is following in a new pickup.  Mark is post lung transplant 3+ years.  For those who have seen the UW video on transplants, they are the stars of the video.  We wish them a safe journey north…

Friday afternoon found Rick and Katie here for a quick visit.  Katie’s sister Betsy and family live in the area. 

Saturday we spent the day helping Santa by wrapping presents and finishing up this blog note.