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Alex Smith ([personal profile] rinnia) wrote2008-07-25 11:34 am

Live from Moffitt!

Apparently, I can't use instant messengers with this connection. Weird. And lame. Ah well.

Alright everyone, give me advice - where do I write to? Should I try the contact link on the documentary's site, or just wait to see if I get e-mailed? Opinions?

One of these days, I'm going to put together an Odie memorial post. I tried looking at photos of him the other day and ended up sobbing, so I think I'll wait a bit before I try that again. With regards to Odie, I did have kind of a crazy little thing happen the other day. This hair kept falling loose from my ponytail and sticking to the side of my mouth. Jaime pointed out that it was white, but when I pulled it forward to inspect it, it was only white at the tip. It changed to my usual dark brown abruptly at one point - like a ferret hair. All through the day, that same hair kept falling in my face. Mom says it was Odie letting me know he's okay. I like that idea. A lot.

I can't make a post from Moffitt without photos of Jaime, can I? Here goes:


Jaime chilling on the couch. This was the day after he got his port put in, I think. Like his short hair?


His PICC line wound. It looks teeny, but that's just because he's got big arms. Check out the fingertip for scale. Took a while to heal up, too.


His port incision. If you look close, you can see a bump to the right (his left) of the incision - that's the port.


Just Jaime smiling. Cute, ain't he?


A day later than the previous photos. He has perma-stubble, as he's not allowed to use his regular razor for fear of infection in any nicks, and the electric really doesn't get close enough. Check out his hat on the lampshade.


This is my favorite photo of us at the moment. That was a very relaxing day.


I think this was the night before we headed up to Moffitt, so... Tuesday? You can see that his hair's gotten thinner, but there's still a little clinging on there. Plus, he's in good spirits, and that's always nice to see.


I love this picture. So much.

[identity profile] eidolon-nine.livejournal.com 2008-07-27 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
Those are some nice pictures. If Jaime had leaned forward just a bit more in the lamp picture, it would have looked like he was wearing a tiny hat. (I'm easily amused, what can I say?) That is one heck of an incision for the port - hope it's worth it. Hope you guys are doing well and relaxing as much as possible.

[identity profile] petuniamarcus.livejournal.com 2008-07-27 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Hello - again, as when i first saw these - i think he looks adorable. i just got off of the phone with him - i called to check on you guys and you were in the shower goofball. he sounds good. it was nice to get to talk to him.

about contacting the jey people - i would go to the contact link and paste the body of the post in your email - then see what happens. you never know.

love ya

call me soon

momie

[identity profile] brainrat.livejournal.com 2008-08-03 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, omfg, tell Jaime he is the cutest thing evar and a total lesbian said that. I hope I'm not being creepy. You both are adorable and I AM NOT BEING CREEPY :(

Seriously. *hugs you for Odie too* I can look at Vandal's pictures without crying now, hun, just thought that was...somehow pretinent. I'd love to see Odie when you can post his pics. :)

[identity profile] rinnia.livejournal.com 2008-08-07 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
Tiny hat! Wish I'd noticed that when I took it. I totally would've had him do it. The port has so far proven to be more than worth the hassle. Did I tell you he has a blood clot, likely from the PICC line? Yeah. Wish he could've gotten the port sooner. :/

I'm so going to comment on your recent entries at some point, I swear it, and hope you're having fun at the con!

[identity profile] rinnia.livejournal.com 2008-08-07 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
I love when you two talk and it's not about tragic things. :3

I have to remember to contact them. Rrgh. Tomorrow. Yes. Tomorrow I shall.

Loves! <3

[identity profile] rinnia.livejournal.com 2008-08-07 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
Don't worry, YOU ARE SO NOT CREEPY. :D Thank you! He laughed - a giggly little girly laugh, I might add - when I told him.

*hughughug* I'm getting there. I've gotten to the point where I can ramble about all the awesome memories I have and not cry. I still get a knot in my throat, but I can talk through it. I'm planning on including a couple of my favorite stories about him when I make the post, so it might take me a bit still to handle all of that at once, but I know I will get there. :)