HI Everyone- a lot has happened between last week. I wish I could say it was all good but I can't. Seems that through the ecoli, fevers, food poisoning, stomach pains, etc, I very well could have picked up pneumonia. In fact, I do now have pneumonia and pleurisy. It is unfortunatley the kind that is pretty painful so anything that has to do with headaches or my other pain has now shifted to my lungs and diaphragm which is where my pneumonia lies.
All it takes is a simple shift, movement, breathing, walking, coughing, practically anything sets off a mountain of pain. I have been battling this pain, high fevers, and complete loss of all my taste buds since last week.
Unfortunatley, the only thing that can really treat my pneumonia is my white blood cells and they do not exist due to the chemo that I finished. I am now on all kinds of anti-fungal, anti-biotic, and basically the strongest drugs they make. The doctors are saying my white cells should come up after Day 21 and today is Day 15 (from my chemo treatment). The fact that I have no taste buds has made it quite difficult to eat. My hair is also starting to fall out so I had Tommy give me a nice buzz cut today.
Thanks again for checking in. I know you guys have a lot going on in your own lives. Its a really good feeling knowing that there are people out there that are thinking about me.
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While the news is not yet what we're all hoping for - it is still good to be able to follow your progress. You and Evey are in our prayers every day. I wish there was more that the rest of us could do...but, we are with you in spirit and prayer.
Sending our love and aloha,
Monica, Joe & Marisol Guillena
Kurt and Evey....
Love you guys, and am thinking about you everyday. My good friend Tanya from SA that was helping you with some plans for the honeymoon is just devastated for you both about the latest news. Just know that we're keeping you in our prayers everyday. We wish there was something we could do. I know that there is a reason everyday that I wear a Livestrong bracelet and it's dedicated to loved ones we've lost and loved ones that continue everyday to fight the battle. Just continue fighting Kurt. LIVESTRONG
Love to you both!
-Misty & Tanya
Kurt,
The old saying no news is good news, does not apply here!!Any news from you guys is so appreciated, it makes those of us who have not been with you feel like we have.I know ther are three things in this world you can count on, your strength, your courage, and your Evey. (I am sure you have many more, but these three I am sure of).Your battles are hard and your pain is severve, but you are the General in this war against your body. (ok maybe Evey is the General, but you are definately next in command). Stay stong in spirit and mind and hopefully soon your body will follow. We are sending lots of love and good energy your way.
Donna and cousin John
Kurt,
It is amazing the little things we learn to appreciate! An update from you is so huge! Keep up the fight commander, you have lots of soldiers behind you. And to that pretty lady by your side, we are so very proud of you!
I still see a healthy body and a big beautiful smile...
Abrazos,
Fluffy
Kurt
All we can say is keep up the fight. We know with your strong will and spirit you will win this battle. We continue to pray for that turn in the road when things will change and those white cells will start working for you. Please find comfort in knowing that so many people love you and are holding positive thoughts and prayers.
Love
Mr. and Mrs. O
Thinking of you buddy
Tony
Thinking about you and Evey. This pain you are in is completely heartbreaking to hear about. I hope those drugs and white blood cells kick in asap. Saying my prayers and sending you guys big hugs, love and good thoughts, Natasha
Hi Kurt & Evey,
Were sorry to hear this week has been a hard one. C'mon doc! Where are all the happy, pain reliever pills to go with the anti batch?!! Well we are praying the doc is giving you the absolute possible care. We want you home and well!! BTW, we're moving into our house in Port Melbourne this weekend. Get those white counts up amigo! We want to plan your visit!!! Thinking of you, Toni & Mike
We are thinking of you everyday, sending a ton of prayers to the man upstairs. We love you guys very much! Stay strong.
xoxo Chris and J'lene
Pat and I are thinking of you and you have all our prayers and love.
Kurt, you are by far one of the strongest guys I have ever met -- stay strong and know you have so much to look forward to when you get through all this! You know you both have all our love and support. We will teach grant to say prayers for you every night as he probably has more pull with the man upstairs than I :-)!
And Evey - Anything we can do, just ask. That includes in B-Lo btw with our rep out there...
Love, Marc, Christine and Grant
Hang in there man! Ray, Rog, Lisa, Tate and Adam are all thinking about you 24/7. Kick this thing and let's get back to Poches soon!
-Eric and Lisa
Thinking and praying for you.
Lots of hugs to you and Evey
Love
Richard & Sandy
Heir Thallmayer,
Hang in there buddy. You're in the Barraza's thoughts and prayers. We know you can beat this!
-Czar, Trace, Max, Evie
Oh Kurt, I am so sorry that you have to endure this now too. I try to think of words of encouragement, but it seems that nothing is really appropriate.
You are a ray of sunshine to everyone who knows you, and you make our so-called challenges seem so petty. Your courage and strength dwarfs them all.
Sending you so much love and praying for you to feel better -
Hugs - Peta
you look good with a nicely shaved dome buddy! I'm cheering for you Kurt for a speedy healing. Michelle, MacKenzie and I have you and Evey in our prayers and hope that this bug gets zapped out of your system soon.
love ya bro,
ST
Kurt... I didnt know you very well while working at Ingram but I am just so heartbroken that this has been happening to you. I have faith that you will go into remission as you did before. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and Evey
Kellie
You are in our thoughts! Lots of love being sent to you from me and the folks!
Nadia
Kurtus,
Thinking about you every day, my friend.
Love ya' bro.
Jill & Gary B.
Kurt and Evey-
We are thinking of you and sending lots of positive vibes your way. You are a fighter and eveyone is behind you in kicking this again! We love ya!
XO-
Cathleen, Steve and Gracie
Try to stay strong (mentally) Kurt, you have a lot of people who have you in their thoughts and prayers...and I am sure a lot like me whom you probably don't know too well, so a LOT of people putting out the positive vibe just for you! :)
Keep the Faith!
Jennifer Quarton
love you kurtis..
fredo.
Kurt-thinking of you man. see you in a week.
GV
Wow Kurt...if it's not one thing it's another... :( I'm sure it feels difficult right now to see the light at the end of the tunnel with all these things coming at you at once, but I am certain things will get better for you. You are one of the strongest people I've ever met and you will get through this! I am here to support you and Evey with whatever you might need. You are definitely not alone in this fight because you have so many wonderful friends and family praying and rooting for you daily!
Love you guys!
Shannon :)
Just went to church and said many many prayers for you to start feeling a lot better. Stay strong and know that we love you both. Can't wait to hang out and do one of our crazy dinners again, watch out Dukes valet!! :)
xoxo J'lene
Man, that's a pretty stinky change of events and I am so sorry to hear the news.....wow, must be a blow, but we both know that if anyone will persevere, it's going to be you! We are just back from Yelapa where we stayed for 5 nights in basically a 3 story tree house - a place to put on your list of places to go, when you get through this nonsense :)!! You are in our thoughts and we've got lots of positive vibe going your way - hang in there my Friend - here's hoping you move through this quickly!! much love, Liz and Billy
Hope you'll get better soon..
Keep us posted...with all the good and the bad..
Thinking of you guys...
Love Kate
Haven't stopped praying for you since we heard the news. Praying now for those white blood cells to come back and do their thing!!! sending big hugs to you and Evey both. love from all the gattis' xoxo
Hang in the buddy! Sorry to hear things aren't so well. Jao and I are thinkin about you and we'll send extra strong positive vibes and prayers your way. Thanks for the updates even through you feel like crap - tough guy! Hope you get through this without too much more pain bro.
tom & jao
Just wanted you to know the Kingston's have been thinking of you and sending lots of prayers! xxoo
You are in my thoughts every day. It will be good to see a post saying your white blood cells are coming up and you are feeling better.
All of us here in SD&E land are thinking about you.
Carole
Kurt, you are in my thoughts daily.... Just remember that you have cancer, cancer does not have you.
Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you - It's been years since we last saw each other but you are in my prayers.
Hugs to you - KT ( kimberly thomson)
Dear Kurt,
It’s been a long, long time… I recently heard of your diagnosis and wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you and sending you my heartfelt wishes for your full recovery. It looks like you’ve been battling this for a couple years now and sorry I’m so late. I would like to help; I am a cancer research consultant for a drug company developing leukemia (specifically CLL) and lymphoma drugs. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if I can provide any information to you.
Take good care, and again, my best wishes for your full recovery.
Sacha Satram-Hoang
Hey Kurt and Evey,
Just wanted to stop by and say Hi and to let you both know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers. You both are such strong and wonderful people. Lots of Hugs.
Love,
Sean and Veronica Faxon
Kurt and Evey,
We are keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers! Stay strong and know you are not alone.
Love,
Suzanne and Jay Tufano
Thinking of the both of you and we remain confident that you will quickly pull through Kurt.
Keep the bond between you and Evey stronger than ever so that when you come out on the other end, you can with confidence say there is nothing that can come between your love.
Our prayers are with you!
-Ian and Dwana
Hi Kurti,
thinking of you every day. Keep it up my friend! I know everything will be good. I am sending you all the power and strength i have. Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Andy, Birgit and little Josie
Kurt & Evey,
It is heartbreaking thinking of what you have to endure.
Kurt you are a warrior. Keep battling and you will win.
Thought and prayers daily.
Tom
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