On Saturday afternoon Derek was admitted to UCSF 11th Floor, Room 1105 Long. There was a snag with the semi-private room where he was scheduled to go, however. The other patient was a Peterson. The nurses wanted nothing to do with that confusion, so they did some shuffling and he ended up in a private room. Blessings already! Not only is it nice for privacy and extra space, but also allows a family member to stay overnight. So, that is what I happily did! The evening was busy with processing details - various doctors and nurses stopping by for exams, introductions and information. At 11pm the chemo IV was started, and Derek had a fairly good night of sleep.
CURRENT STATUS: So far, so good!
He had breakfast and a walk, which is recommended 4 times a day or so.
The hospital staff are wonderful and eager to accommodate his every need, and Derek is learning to "ask and ye shall receive." It's more service than he is used to at home. :)
Visitor & Contact Questions:
Yes, visitors are welcome, unless you are under age 12 or sick. Check top link for directions.
The parking garage charges $3/hour. BART to Embarcadero, and the "N Judah" muni goes to the hospital, too.
Derek has cell-phone signal and occasional Internet access.
8 comments:
Nice job on the blog - THANKS!! Prayers for y'all are pouring in (without ceasing)
Thank you so much for this blog! Many prayers from Moorhead, MN!
As above from Denver and Moorhead, we also in Tucson send our constant love and prayers(without ceasing!).
Prayers from Apple Valley, MN also! Love, Patty amd John
Stay strong Petersen Family. The Nelson family is praying for each of you.
I love that all is moving along. Elk Grove is praying for a miracle and healing for Derek. Hang in there family. Stay Strong.. Hope to see you all soon.... Terre
Pasadena sends lots of prayers. Derek is in the book of the sick at Holy Family - he is prayed for at all masses every day! Thanks for keeping us updated. Love to all.
You know Turlock has more churchs per capita, and a good many of them are praying for Derek and the family, because of all our neighbors and friends, so stay strongloved ones.
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