Part of the U-M Medical Inn Infusion Team
Hail to the victors valiant, hail to the conquering heroes, hail, hail to Michigan, the leaders and best!
Karl used to attend U-M football games frequently. He’d watch as Henne would throw a slant pass to Arrington who’d scurry up the middle. He’d marvel at Hart’s ability to stop and juke, sloughing off would-be tacklers. Yes, there have been impressive teams at U-M (is Appalachian State and Oregon on the schedule in 2008?) But none of them compare, as far as we’re concerned, to the U-M medical team.
Karl has met some pretty incredible, compassionate and caring folks who have taken him under their wings while receiving care at University Hospital. Dr. Scheutze's and Dr. Biermann's staff have been wonderful. But the poor gals in chemotherapy infusion at Med Inn have been exposed a bit more to this family and our strange brand of behavior. They've been great about educating all of us about the various aspects of chemotherapy and its effects. They've been concerned when Karl isn't feeling well and they try to make him feel better by checking his levels and giving him an extra bag of blood or medication. They've kept things upbeat and as normal as possible. They chime in and make fun of him when it's appropriate...and it's often appropriate.
Apparently Karl had some sort of effect on them as well. And because Friday, June 20th, will be his last chemo infusion for awhile, they decided to make him an honorary member of the staff, giving him a U-M badge and lanyard with his photo on it (the dreadlocks photo no less).
Because they've been such a vital part of his recovery so far (and saved his life countless times by catching him before he fell forward out of the chair onto his head), he wanted me to post their photo and let them know he will think of them and remember their good wishes as he looks at his blog while recovering from his surgeries at the Mayo Clinic.
Thanks for everything Janie, Jan, Jan, Joann, Mary, Debbie, Annie and the rest of the crew!
Kerry, Karl and the rest of the family
4 comments:
Karl,
It has been a true pleasure to meet you and your wonderful family here on the 4th floor of Med Inn! Although we won't be meeting you here again in 18 days, our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you undergo surgery at Mayo.
We will be supporting you along with the many others. It is no wonder that you have so many friends....you inspire admiration and respect in all of us in your long up-hill climb.
Remember that if you don't like those nurses your relatives in Rochester are going to introduce you to, we've got some friends up in Mt. Pleasant for you.
Have fun at your party this evening! Wishing you the best!!
Gary and Sue Knight
Karl: I'm not quite sure how to go about getting a comment to you so I hope I'm doing this right. I'm not very computer literate. It's June 20th @ 10:25 & I just left the Rock N Bowl. Wow....what a night! It was soooo good to see you! You are truly an inspiration!I am so glad you were up to seeing all of us A-Teamers. We miss you much. I have been keeping you in my prayers and hope that God keeps his healing hands upon you. Words can't explain what I felt tonight with everyone there rooting for you. We all love you & will continue to keep you in our thoughts & prayers.
Roxanne Runyan
Karl,
Even though you know we're not U of M fans, we have really been rooting for your U of M team. Hurrah for them for helping you heal!!!
What a fabulous night Friday night was!!! All of that love and caring had to make you feel great -even after chemo. Thinking of you at 4:00 AM - Love, Mary Ferguson
Thinking of you this glorious day and knowing that God is on your side. We are with you in spirit and holding you close to our hearts as the medical professionals guide you up that hill. Our prayers are with you. Keep the faith.
Love & hugs,
The Bohannon's
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