Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Duke offers hope

On Tuesday evening, Angela, David and Teresa had a great flight to Raleigh. While in North Carolina they are staying with one of Angela's high school classmates, Gretchen Nadler Clifton, and her family.

The muscle spasms which have given Angela fits since last Friday are better now, I'm told, but she still had some difficulty sleeping Tuesday night.

This morning they met with the medical team at Duke, who explained their process and gave them a lot of reasons to be hopeful. A treatment plan is now in place and she will be treated primarily in Baton Rouge though some of the medicines she will require are not available here and she will return to Duke as needed. Though no huge promises were made, Angela is finding comfort that there is a plan in place and enough success stories out there to make her feel optimistic.

David and Angela were able to get a good nap this afternoon and tomorrow they will be back at Duke again to meet with a social worker. Then it's back to Baton Rouge tomorrow evening and an appointment with a radiologist is already scheduled for Friday.

4 comments:

Tammy Sharon Culmone said...

Hurry home Angela. I miss you!!!
Lots of love,
tammy

Anonymous said...

Hey Angela,

I am so glad that Tammy put the photo of the little ones up there!! It made me smile...do you remember our conversation at the Orlando Ale House when we visited last???? Those three are priceless and I know they will get you through your darkest days!!!

Praying for continued peace!!! So thankful you are resting comfortably....an answer to many prayers....

Love,
Lowry

Anonymous said...

Good Evening Angela,

I hope you are resting comfortably today. I pray for safe travels back home tomorrow.

Night.

Lowry

Anonymous said...

Hi Angela, I am so happy to hear that you made it to Duke, and of their plan for you. Angela, you have been in our prayers and the prayers of many, many people. I think of you throughout the day and night and pray for you alot. God is so good. He is right beside you. Craig and I are ready and willing to assist you and David and the children in any way that we can. We are both retired now and with 3 granddaughters, ages 5, 2 and 2, we certainly know how to take good care of your little ones. And I make a mean pot of soup, too. Please call me if we can do anything for you or the children. Love and God bless, Maureen (694-2135 or 936-3128)