Hi all – Sorry for the delay in updating the blog–George has been pretty tired since the pre-transplant chemo he had last week. We're filling in for him to update the blog.
His transplant was completed successfully one week ago and everything's proceeding as planned. His doctors say that now we'll just wait to see how well the new cells are accepted into his system. It's somewhat of a waiting game at this point.
His nurses recommend that he walks 1 mile a day to help the recovery. Cookie reports that, despite his exhaustion, he races through this exercise and is determined to speed up his recovery.
His room is set up for a king. What else would you expect from the guy who once lived in a place he called Camelot? He's got two computers, wireless internet access and his iPod is hooked up to a stereo. (I'm sure it was playing Jimmy Buffett today because of the nice weather.) He's also got Cookie there with him everyday to keep him company.
Though he's enjoying cards and messages on the blog, he's not up for calls or visitors quite yet. His top priority is still to rest and concentrate on recovery. We'll let you know when this changes. Thank you again for your continued support! Your prayers have been working.
With Love,
The Schaefer Family
March 31, 2006 at 5:59 am
Dear Schaefers,
Keep up your good recovery work, George, and your strong, daily support, Cookie, Anje, Mary, George and Bobby. We all will continue our prayerful support.
Thanks for the update!
Love,
Bob & Annette
March 31, 2006 at 10:45 am
Hi Cookie and Cuno—I read yesterday’s (March 30) blog report….keep up the good progress and Keep on healing:) …Love, Johnny and Karen
March 31, 2006 at 5:05 pm
Only one mile a day!!! Better hope they don’t let me in there because I’ll have you running to South Bend and back, plus 50 push ups for good measure. Keep up the good work there…we’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank & Deb
April 1, 2006 at 8:31 am
George and Cookie – sounds like you are on track which is great news! Keep up on the walking and you will look much better in that grass skirt this year.
DJB
April 1, 2006 at 9:40 am
George & Cookie – So glad to hear things are going well. Keep up your good work and we’ll keep you in our prayers. Bill & Becky
April 2, 2006 at 5:33 pm
Hey Cuno, Glad everything is going well to date. We were in Chicago this week and saw Anje at the store. Sort of wierd to see her come out of the office to greet us instead of you, but that is just temorary I know. Got your update from her. Ordered my new fishing boat this week so in addition to Rainy lake now you also have Muskegon lake to look forward to. Get well, Cuno, there are still a lot of fish to catch. Gaber
April 3, 2006 at 9:46 am
Cuno, idle hands are the devil’s playthings. Check out http://www.pandora.com to add another 4 million songs to your Ipod.
Hands on top of the covers.
I’d put Maich’s name on this note too, but she’d find the hands reference ill advised.
Love from the Breenos
April 4, 2006 at 12:01 pm
WE’RE THINKING ABOUT YOU BOTH SO MUCH…AND PRAYING FOR THE GOOD NEWS YOU’VE BEEN HOPING FOR….MUCH LOVE AND BEST WISHES AND A RETURN HOME SOON. LOVE BEVY
April 4, 2006 at 12:06 pm
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SENDING HUGS AND KISSES
April 5, 2006 at 8:35 am
Way to go on walking a mile a day! I love the blog. Keep up the good work.
Love,
Liz Suffredin
April 5, 2006 at 9:10 am
George,
I just wanted to thank you for the many glorious bottles of old Pinot from your prized cellar. I am attempting to organize a grand tasting with 12 others including Robert Parker sometime later this year in Napa Valley. I have contacted Bob and if the tasting comes to fruition, we will all raise a glass to you. Thank you again and I hope to meet you someday in the future.
Best,
Jamie Kutch
Winemaker: Kutch Wines
Sonoma, California
April 5, 2006 at 9:12 am
PS:
Get better soon – You are in my prayers.
Jamie
April 6, 2006 at 1:33 pm
George, Cookie & family
We understand that you’re coming home today, George. Congratulations on your progress so far! Keep up your hard work, everyone. We’ll continue assisting via our prayers.
Love,
Bob & Annette