Thursday, February 13, 2014

February 13, 2014

The blogging is slowing down. If you're concerned it's because I'm not feeling up to blogging, well, you'd be right. I've been trying to figure out what could possibly be putting me through all this pain, because I simply can't believe the disease would progress this rapidly throughout my body again. Scans tomorrow will show at least some of the story, I'm sure.

It has, indeed, been quite the struggle in the recent week or two. Overall soreness, odd pains, and the gloriously numb quarter of my mouth are making for some unbelievably fun times, as you could imagine! Waking up in the middle of the night, sweating or writhing, calling on my trusty helpers Bigfoot and Old Man Wrinkles to help a brother out with a hot water bottle or readjusting position on the bed to gain some comfort has become commonplace. Showers - highly optional. Naps - necessary. Sometimes these pain meds don't kick in right away and kinda linger in the system and I'll just get slammed by a delayed reaction and pass right out. Just woke up from one of those naps...it was sweet.

The pain meds mess with you something awful. Nature of the beast really. I'll pop some, nothing will happen, then maybe 15 minutes or oh, I don't know, 6 hours later I suddenly won't be able to text. Like at all. Forget about having a nice little conversation, I'm sure I sound like I'm as high as a kite when I hit that stage. Maybe I'll attempt to obtain video evidence.

Everything else remains in the holding pattern until we find out what these scans show tomorrow. Until then, I'll just be enjoying watching the snow fall. And fall and fall some more it shall...later everyone!

30 comments:

  1. We love you, Nick and pray the pain eases up. Here's to hugs and hot water bottles.

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  2. Nick -
    We're thinking about you daily and hoping you can pull this one out. Some crazy, wild plan just might work. Keep the faith and stay strong. And if you really feel strong, come on over and shovel some of this white stuff out of the way. It's been a brutal winter and we're all ready for some warmth and sunshine. Here's to a better Spring for you and all of us!
    - Doc

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  3. Thinking about you pal and enjoy the pain meds! Pain meds are the cat's meow. Love u guys...Mom and I have you in our thoughts and prayers everyday.

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  4. Thinking about you. xox Lynne and Alan

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  5. Still fighting for you down here in VA Nicky Mo! Let us know if you have any good commentary on the Olympics the rest of us might be missing---your sports broadcasting skills are always unparalleled.

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  6. Hi Nick,
    I'm praying for a miracle ... you're a fine young man I've had the pleasure to meet, I know you don't want anyone feeling sorry for you and I don't, I just think you've been robbed of time ... I thank you for your blog as I've gotten to know you better ... You are lucky to have a loving family and devoted friends and I'm sure you know that everyone is behind you and praying hard and wishing for a miracle as you are so deserving of one ... Stay strong, keep the faith and hope the meds are making your pain bearable ... I love you Nicky Mo, you're an outstanding human being ... xoxo

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  7. Hi Nick,

    Just want to let you know my family and I are praying for a miracle for you daily. Keep the faith and hope you beat this!

    Dan Carinci

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  8. Always praying for you Nick stay strong!

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  9. Happy Birthday Nick!!! {{hugs}} xoxo

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  10. Rest In Peace Nicky Mo ... you will never be forgotten ... God needed an angel who could pitch and so he sought you out ... until we meet again may you have eternal bliss in heaven ...

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  11. You will NEVER be forgotten Nick. You shed a bright light on us and we were blessed to share this short time with you. Our baseball times are forever and you gave us such great memories. I am so sad today, but when I think of you I cannot help but smile! Thanks for teaching me how to live and not let those little life obstacles get you down. God bless you and God bless your Mom and Dad. Mr. Corona & family

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  12. R.I.P. Nick may GOD keep you safe by his side. You will be missed!! <3

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  13. I am looking at your picture and your wonderful smile. You taught us all how to go on when the going gets tough. You fought the good fight and now you are free to be "NICKY MO"
    Adversity did not dampen your spirit. Thank you for giving all of us forever memories, memories that will help each of us cherish life and face whatever it brings with an enduring spirit. I love you. Mrs. V

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  14. God bless you Nick. We will always remember your beautiful smile. You are an angel in heaven now. We will miss you.

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  15. Nicky Mo
    I still check your blog every day. I know that there won't be a new one but I just have to check. I miss you so much kid and think about you every day.

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  16. Tomorrow will be 3 months and the ache in my heart has gotten worse. Keep looking over us especially mom & dad.

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  17. These last 5 months have been horrible. Nothing is the same without you.

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  18. A day has not gone by in the last 8 months where I haven't smiled thinking about some great times my family & I had shared with you, mom & dad. However, a day has not gone by in the last 8 months where I haven't cried thinking of how much my family & I miss you.

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  19. Time does not heal all wounds. There is nothing that can make this pain subside. Always in our thoughts.

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  20. It was a privilege to watch you grow into such an extraordinary young man. You are thought of, missed, and loved every day. Dina

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  21. It just doesn't get easier and it never will.

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  22. 16 months later and the tears keep falling. Miss you kid.

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  23. The days go by but the hurting still continues.

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  24. I bump this because I know you would get a laugh out of it. I am still working hard at it, like I promised. Every so often I catch myself taking shit for granted. Today was one of those. Thank you, Nick. Hope I get to see you again someday.

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  25. Merry Christmas Nick. Looking at some old texts we had. Still brings a smile to my face & tear to my eyes at same time. Miss you kid.

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