An Imperious Command from the Arch-Lich of Santa Clara

[gridlore]

Seriously, thats what I feel like these days. Only without the cool magical powers and level-draining abilities.

While I lie here (or over there, I have options!) trying to remember what operational lungs feel like, Kirsten is not only working full time, but taking care of everything else. Walking to the bathroom and back (about 15 feet, all told) exhausts me. So she's feeding me, helping me dress, making sure I have everything I need within reach, doing paperwork, pushing me in a wheelchair at the hospital, doing laundry, doing dishes, trying to clean the apartment, shuttle me to blood draws, and oh yeah, did I mention the injections? Since I got home, she has had to give me two injections a day of a blood-thinner. I tried to do it, but couldn't. Kirsten handled it like a pro. Luckily, this morning's shot was the last in the series. Any strength you see from me right now is coming from her. I am in a really bad way, and she is carrying both our loads.

So it is decreed: SHE NEEDS A BREAK. I need local folks to kidnap her for lunch or dinner or hottubbing or just an evening away from me. She'll be at P-con for at least one day.. I don't want her feet touching the ground. Hell, take her miniature golfing for all I care, but there is one firm, unshakable rule: At no time can I be the topic of discussion. If you decide to give Kirsten a break in whatever fashion suits you, I do not exist for that period of time. Talk about anything else, but not me.

You non-local folks? Messages of support are always welcome. Remember, as the sick guy I have the easy job, I just have to lie here and let mad doctors experiment on me. Kirsten has the hard job. Let's help her do it.

Comments

[kshandra]

...okay, I'm gonna sit here and cry now.

I love you SO MUCH.

(Mini golf would actually be kinda awesome, now that you mention it - it's a good excuse to be silly.)

[cleverthylacine]

<3333 from SF :)

[capplor.livejournal.com]

She deserves it, if we were still local you know that we would take you up on this real fast.

& you, get healthy. I've got a present to give you which I want to do in person.

[ciarhwyfar.livejournal.com]

Well said. The Koosh needs all the love and attention she is giving out as well. Hats off to all that she is doing.

[janetmiles.livejournal.com]

Well done, sir. And good thoughts toward your health and well-being.

[amaebi.livejournal.com]

Love is beautiful and gets no smaller observed from a distance. :)

[realmjit.livejournal.com]

Wow. just -- wow.

[christophine.livejournal.com]

You, sir, are frigging awesome. As is Kiri, but you know that already.

All my best to you both, and wishes that I lived close enough to do more than that.

I'll say it again -

[murphymom.livejournal.com]

my daughter chose well - you are a mensch!

[claidheamhmor]

You're a lucky guy (well, in Kisten, at least, not so sure about the other stuff).

[caraig.livejournal.com]

Good heavens! Yes, all the support i can send over the internets and many kudos to her! (I've passed this on to Collie and Bob, as well.)

[plymouth.livejournal.com]

Mission accomplished. At least for one evening. Will attempt to do more of this. Thanks for giving me the inspiration to do something I'd been meaning to do for a while - have an excuse to get to know her better. We've been LJ friends but little more for quite some time now.