It has been a while since I wrote anything about my son and a number of you have emailed to ask how he is doing. We went home for a week after he was moved from the ICU to his own room, returning to CA on the 4th of this month. He is doing very well. The cardiac team and the LVAD team say his heart, especially the left side, has shown remarkable recovery. They say that in three to six months they will remove the LVAD pump and he will be able to return to normal. This is truly amazing. From where he was a month when he was on life support to now where he is walking around. The only reason he is still in the hospital is because of the problem with his arm. He has two surgeries on it so far to remove some dead muscle and for the next week will now undergo intensive therapy to try to give him almost normal function. Being a composer it has been a very real concern for him and has caused him to become depressed at times. But he knows where he was a month ago and is thankful to be alive. If all goes well he will be home on the 23rd, in time for Thanksgiving. We will stay another two weeks beyond that to help around the house. Again, I would like to thank everyone for their concern, their good thoughts and their prayers.
As for photography; I haven't taken a picture in a long time and just don't have the desire to right now. Every time we had visited out here my son and I would always go for a photo walk, either in the city or in some of the parks in the area. Not having him available to do that has minimized my desire to do it alone. So, I probably am done with this project. It had been a wonderful experience up until the beginning of October and then the outpouring of love from all of you made it an even more amazing experience. I won't soon forget it.
Oh, Ray. Thank you so much for taking the time to appraise us of your son's condition. It's so wonderful to hear that he is doing better and especially, that he will most likely be home in time to spend Thanksgiving with the family. It has been a pleasure to share photos with you over this last year, but I can surely understand why you feel like moving on. I will continue to say a prayer for your son's continued recovery. Please take care of yourself, drop in now and then to say hi. *hugs*
So glad to hear from you and to share the good news. Am delighted and will continue to pray. Photographs would be far from my thoughts at a time like this.... you'll know when you want to start shooting again. Meanwhile, thinking of you all. God bless.
With best wishes for your son's continued progress and recovery. I hope you are getting a little time to replenish your own reserves. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so glad to hear of his recovery! I had been wondering how things were going. May he enjoy good health from here on out and may you enjoy peace. My mother-in-law still reminds me of how swollen (& bad ... lol!) I looked after my double mastectomy & tells me how it has given her strength to go through her on health issues. Life is precious ... enjoy it! If 365 doesn't fit into your life right now, that's ok. Love your son & family.
Truely amazing fighting spirit that your son has, so very glad to hear that he is that far along in recovery, blessings to all and have a wonderful Thanksgiving, seems to be a lot to be thankful for this year..
I'm so happy to hear that your son is doing so well. I've been thinking of him and of you as well. You are missed, but I understand just not having the desire to continue the project at this point. I will continue to keep you and your son in my thoughts.
I am so happy to hear the good news about your son. I have been thinking of him and was hoping he was doing better. I really hope he is home in time for Thanksgiving- that would be truly amazing! You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts.
Ray, thanks for the update, i was just thinking about you the other day! i'm so happy to hear that he is getting better, it is a wonderful news and hopefully he will be home for the holidays! keep us posted!
It is wonderful that he is recovering so well. Thankyou for taking the time to update as so many people here have been thinking of you. All the best wishes for the future and maybe one day we will see you back here xxx
I'm thrilled to finally hear that your son is getting better. have clicked on your profile so many times when I go down the list of people I follow. I wanted to send an e-mail and inquire but was afraid I was intruding and with all that's been going on in my life lately my thoughts were with you and your son. I wish him the Best..may his health continue to improve and for you Peace of Mind. we will miss you..so please don't become a stranger and drop by once in a while. thank you for the update.
That is fantastic news about his prognosis. Thanks for letting us know. Blessings to you and your whole family as you all help him recover. I miss your pictures and your comments but I am so glad things are going well for you all. Take care and maybe those photo walks will be in your future again soon.
I am so, so happy the news is good. I often thought about your son and your family. I wish you all the best love and hopefully will see you back here somtime in the future.
Such good news! I hope everything continues to go well. It will be a very special Thanksgiving for your family. And one day, you will get back to photography. Maybe you have to be relaxed and calm to see your surroundings and take pictures. All the best to your son and to you.
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I look forward to the day when you feel like you want to photograph.
Right now I have a very good friend who is losing her battle with leukemia and I mostly feel sad right now so I totally understand.
Continued thoughts and prayers for his full recovery.
And you just never know where the journey will take you next....so don't close any doors...!