Well…… after 6 weeks and 6 days, we’re heading home. Stef has really wanted to make it home and once again insurance has gotten in the way; so, after talking with Dr. Martin’s nurse, Shelly, for quite some time, meeting with a social worker, and meeting a different hospice team, we have made the decision [...]
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This is a friend of the Tarapchaks from Children’s Hospital. I wanted to let you all know that Sandi has recently set up college 529 accounts for Derek, Justin, and Carly, along with a common account that people can donate to if they wish. The account is with US Bank; donations can be [...]
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I just wanted to give everyone an update for right now. I know everyone who reads this blog has been praying for Stefan and our family and has shown such amazing care and concern. On Thursday, Dr. Martin and his team of nurses and I met to discuss Stefan’s condition. We decided then that we [...]
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Well, we are staying here at The James. After meeting with Dr. Martin yesterday morning, we have made the decision to stay here. He felt most comfortable keeping him here instead of transitioning to our home. Stef had a bad night on Tuesday night. He had some trouble breathing and felt as though the room [...]
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Sorry for a 2nd post today, but I just thought I would share with everyone that tomorrow is our anniversary. We are celebrating #14! I am truly married to an amazing man. I can only hope that our two boys are great husbands some day just as their dad has been; and I hope that [...]
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Hi, it’s Sandi again. Well, we are still at the James. I think I’m going to quit posting when we might get to go home as that keeps changing. This Thursday, it will be 3 weeks that we have been here. I am definitely ready to be home. However, I don’t want Stef to go home [...]
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Stef started getting his TPN last night around 10:00. That will run until about 10:00 tonight. I believe they are planning on starting him on a 12 hour cycle. That way when we get home, he can stay on that cycle. It will start around 8pm and run until 8am. We are really hoping that [...]
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Thought you would all get a kick out of this. The family took me to get a blood draw at my oncologist’s office yesterday. The kids did well, despite the wait. On the way out, the excitement started.
Derek, hit the handicap assistance button on the first set of doors. Well, Carley wanted to be helpful, [...]
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Well, the Griswolds, I mean Tarapchaks, are back from vacation!! Let’s see, what comes to mind. Ah, yes, National Lampoon’s Vacation Part II. Yes, it was an eventful vacation. Let me give you a daily highlight list:
Day 1: We were not in Florida for two hours and I tangled the rental mini van up with a [...]
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Well, we are not sure of the whole story, but what we do know is that The King, aka Mr. Burger King, had a play place built into his fast food joint. King thought it would be a great idea to have kids play after having a fine dining experience. So far, I agree with [...]
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