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June 25 catching upOk, so, it's only been a year since I updated this space. But, I've been *kinda* busy. Tim and I had a beautiful baby girl on February 11, 2007, Sophie Hartman Aidlin. So, the past year has been focused on cooking her up real well, and taking care of her after she was born. I'm now able to get a few more things done, now that she's sleeping more. I've uploaded some new photos of her as well. She has been very *talkative* lately. I'm excited to see what she has to say. She's already growing up so fast. She's 4 1/2 months old, and about 18 pounds. We are loving her chubby little cheeks.
Some of her nicknames:
Juicebox
Bunny
Chubba Bubba
Miss Marshmellow
If you'd like to see more photos and video clips, go to http://theaidlins.com
:: boom out :: June 16 TJA“So I’m walk around And I’m doin’ stuff Looking and things and being real tuff. I’m rubbin’ the kittens Puttin’ on my mittens ‘Cause it’s cold outside And my mom called to say hi. I’m doin’ a dance Not wettin’ my pants ‘Cause I’m thirty six years old And I water my plants. I’m very responsible No I’m not horrible But some say my husband Tim is incorrigible ... “ May 08 Oh My Pancake!Olfactory Extravaganza: Miami Velvet Cabbage: Marathon We drove to Marathon, FL for my ride in a jet fighter. Once we arrived on the tarmac it was just a matter of minutes before I crawled into my seat on the L-39 They strapped me in and we began our taxi onto the runway. We attempted takeoff 2 times before aborting the mission due to a fuel-filter warning. The pilot did not want to risk any failure in the air, so we weren't able to fly. Tim and I walked back to the car and decided to grab a bite to eat. We ended up at the 7 Mile Grill where we had a grouper sandwich & pulled pork. We took a drive over the 7 mile bridge to Bahia Honda State Park. After walking along the beach and fighting the heavy winds, we took a rest back at the Sombrero Resort. In the evening we headed to Butterfly Cafe for dinner (mahi-mahi, coconut sweet potato soup and jerk chicken) and drinks (coconut mojitos). Oh, Mexico! "What's the average age to move out of your parents' house? 27 or something?"
You want some wata, baby? Yah man!: Nassau, The Bahamas After sun, lunch, a few drinks, and a bit of walking around through Atlantis and Nassau, we returned to the ship for some rest and to get cleaned up for dinner and the evening. Again, another fun dinner, and then afterward, we stopped in the theatre and caught a "comedic juggler." Yes, that's right. Oh My Pancake! Afterwards, we got outfitted for snorkeling and went out a little. There was a plane wreck and shipwreck below the surface which provided great habitat for tropical fish. They fed the fish a little as we swam around, and it was beautiful. Just laying on the surface of the water, watching the sun's reflection on the bottom of the ocean beneath us, and hearing only one's own breath was a wonderful meditation. Then getting surrounded by brightly colored fish, and feeling the sun on your back ... fantastic. After dinner with our friends, Tim and I took a Salsa lesson. It was fun. Mojitoville The Return Recovery Anyway, we went to breakfast and had to waste some time as our Seller's Agent, Darla, was showing the house, and then another agent was going to show, as well. We later met Darla and had two meetings with agents giving offers on our home. We did a little negeotiating and eventually accepted an offer. So we close at the end of the month, and are now looking for a new place. It's good to be back home. Anyway, that's the brief.
See the photos here. December 27 Happy HolidaysTim and I just returned from Arizona, visiting my family. Friday, after our arrival, we had dinner with Dad, Eileen, Julie, Jacqueline and Lauren in Rio Rico. The girls are getting so big. They had pictures drawn and waiting for us, as well as a VHS tape of Jacqueline's first cheerleading competition (she's only 8!). We spent Saturday horseback riding, after we snuck out to grab a bite to eat & latte. Once we got home, Eileen had started making pancakes. Whoops! So, needless to say, our horseback ride was very sickening. I thought Tim was going to hurl. Saturday night there was a party at the house, where everyone came to open presents and have some snacks. It was a great time. Everyone was in a great mood and enjoyed being around the kids. Cody is almost 1 and Michael is about 13 months. They were very excited to get so many gifts. Lauren got a karaoke machine, and Jackie got her first guitar! Sunday we took Dad's plane (Cessna 182) to Cochise valley to see his pecan farm and to visit Allen & Amanda's home in San Simon. The plane ride was great. Dad taught me how to fly, and I was able to fly the entire way (about 100 miles). I even got to takeoff & land, but I needed a little help.
Monday, we returned to Seattle. We are already missing the 80 degree weather~
October 10 GoodbyeLynn passed away last night around 10pm. The hospice had taken great care of her to make her comfortable during her last days. Tim, Alison and Jim are holding up, and staying strong for each other.
Her obituary
Alan (Lynn) Long died October 9, 2005 at Hospice of Sarasota. She was born in West Point, New York, April 30, 1942 and was the daughter of Ann Polk Speed and Allison Richard Hartman. She leaves her husband, Jim Long; a son, Timothy Aidlin of Seattle, Washington; a daughter, Alison Aidlin of New York, New York; a brother, Richard Hartman of Stillwater, Oklahoma; two step-daughters, Rebecca Foster of Punta Gorda, Florida; Kamille Long of Sarasota, Florida; a grandson, Davis Foster of Punta Gorda, Florida.
Lynn attended San Ramon High School, and graduated from Mills College and Katharine Gibbs School, in New York City. Lynn retired from Sarasota Public Works in 2001. She was a member of St. John’s Methodist Church, Rebecca Circle, volunteered at Friends of the Library, and was a member of the Master Gardening Club.
Services will be held at St. John’s Methodist Church, 6611 Proctor Rd. on Wednesday, October 12, 2005. Visitation will be 1 hour before the services. Burial will be at Palms Memorial on Fruitville Rd. In lieu of flowers the family requests a memorial be made to St. John’s Church or Friends of the Library on Fruitville Rd. October 06 Flying back to FloridaTim and I will be flying out tomorrow to be with his family. It's just been too hard being so far away.
There have been no major changes in Lynn's status. We hope we make it in time to see her once more. October 02 Bad NewsI wish I could post better news.
After spending a few days in ICU, Lynn will be moved to hospice care. We found out yesterday that she will not recover from her stroke, and has begun a palliative care program.
During her time in ICU, she has remained stable, but has shown no improvements. She has been visited by her family non-stop. Her brother, Richard, flew in Thursday evening to be with her. She has been sleeping most of the time, and has had minimal interaction with us. Enough for us to say our goodbyes.
Tim and I decided to fly back to Seattle, to regenerate for the next stage of this situation. Although it's hard to be away, spending a week in the hospital with her has worn us down. We'll be flying back to Sarasota in a few days.
Peace be with you. September 29 ChangeLynn's health has taken another turn. Yesterday afternoon, about 3:30pm, she had a second stroke. This affected the same area of her brain, and was much worse than the first stroke. She can no longer speak, and there is a strong likelyhood that she will not regain her speech. She has no movement on the right side of her body. She was moved to ICU about 6pm and is stable. They will determine this afternoon if she needs a feeding tube or not.
Tim and Ali have been by her side at every possible moment. Jim has not slept in 48 hours, and can also be found holding her hand. Their love for her has kept them strong through this trying time.
More as details are available. Time will tell.
Thank you for your support.
September 28 WednesdayLynn's been doing well on Heparin (Anticoagulant), but as long as she's on it (IV & complete bed rest) they cannot proceed with her chemotherapy treatment. So, last night, a vascular surgeon placed a inferior vena cava filter via a small incision in her groin. This umbrella like filter will permanently live in her vein to prevent a Pulmonary Embolism. With this procedure, she will also be able to get out of bed and walk about. They'll likely put her on a standard anticoagulant so she can get back on her chemotherapy schedule.
Tim and leave early tomorrow morning, and Alison will be by her side until Saturday. She also has many friends visiting, but is saving up her energy for her speech therapy (4-5 days a week). She's getting stronger, and her sense of humor is still in tact. It's still not certain when they will release her, but if she keeps up the good rest it will be soon.
September 25 Lynn LongEarly this morning the doctor found 2 blood clots, one in each leg. She's now on total bed rest. They started her on an IV (Heparin) to thin her blood. Even though she was on blood thinners when she first arrived on Thursday, Heparin is more agressive. Once her body dissolves the blood clots she will be on a lower does of blood thinners so she can re-start her chemotherapy.
Jim bought her a portable DVD/CD player that she's just thrilled about. She'll have lots of fun listening to her favorite music: old rhythm and blues, jazz, some Christian music and country ...
We are visiting and keeping her spirits up. Some of the words she's remembering & using: Beautiful and wonderful.
Tomorrow, we'll practice days of the week and numbers with her.
September 24 Lynn LongWe arrived at 10:15am. Ali picked us up at the airport, and drove us straight to the hospital. As we walked in Lynn's face just beamed. She is doing fairly well, and I've tried to capture some details.
Thursday 9/23 she was making dinner, while Jim was out running errands. She got a massive headache, and started feeling 'funny'. She sat down to relax and see if it would pass. Jim arrived and immediately called 911. Prior to Thursday, she had been feeling strange (dizzy/tired). Not knowing if it was symptoms of the chemotherapy that she had just started, she had her DR take her through multiple MRIs. They did not find any blood clots. It turned out, that her blood had become so thick from the cancer (and the treatment of the cancer), that this thickness caused the stroke. She's received 2 units of blood, and is on blood thinners. She's doing remarkably well.
She has 90% brain function. Her short term memory is not so good, but she recognizes her family, and knows where she is. The right side of her face slightly droopy. Her right side hand, she can wiggle her fingers, and could not make a fist until later in the afternoon. On her left leg she can move & wiggle her toes, but couldn't feel the DR tickling the bottom of her foot. She was up & around, walking with the nurse around the hallways.
The stroke affected her language center. She has a condition called Aphasia, where her brain and speech motor function do not seem connected. She cannot count, but knows a few numbers. She can put some words together, but gets stuck when she wants to say something with meaning. She knows some letters and can read some words.
She is staying positive and keeping her sense of humor. She insists that we go out on the town and have fun while we're here. A true hostess.
On the cancer front, this is what I know:
She has Recurrent Endometrial Cancer, with 2 metastatic tumors (liver/colorectal). September 23 Lynn LongTonight, Tim and I are flying to Sarasota, FL to be with Lynn Long as she heals from her recent bout of illness. She suffered a stroke on Thursday, after her 2nd week of Chemotherapy. Our flight leaves at 11:15pm, and we'll see Alison at the airport in the morning to take us straight to the hospital. More details as they become available.
Thank you all for your support. TnT |
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