Richard Venezky

Hi.
On Wednesday afternoon Dad had a doctor’s appointment and was sent to the hospital when they found that he had a 102+ (F) fever. In addition to the fever, he also has a full body rash of unknown cause (both the fever and rash have been clearing up). Dad is in good spirits and will be released from the hospital once he is fever-free for 24 hours. The main focus right now is to get Dad’s blood counts back up. This means that he really needs to take it easy and let his body heal (not an easy task for many of us).

So here’s the hard part, we all need to give Dad’s body time to heal (I’m sounding more and more like some of my ‘California’ doctors). Dad loves hearing about what you are doing and I know that resting in the hospital, or at home, is not as enjoyable as the work he loves or good conversation with his friends and family. I am asking that we all give Dad (and Mom) the time needed to heal by not calling.

We really appreciate everyone’s good wishes, thoughts, and prayers. Please continue to focus your positive thoughts on Dad’s blood counts coming back up.

Thank you again.
Love,
Dina

ps I will continue to forward all email replies to Dad in a digest form.
pps Here are two pictures from last weekend. It feels like Benjamin is becoming more independent everyday.

Benjamin checks out the coral and fish at the Monterey aquarium.

A peaceful view from Pebble Beach.