Dave perked up considerably at the strains of Bach in the incredible hands of Mark Peskanov. They began planning the next Shohl night at the Barge in between Mark's generous renditions of Paganini, Bach, Beethoven and, at the request of the nursing assistant, the long-lost Paganini Variations on "O Christmas Tree". It was an uplifting afternoon altogether, as Dave has recovered more physical strength and coordination and his voice is strong and clear.
His fevers are still worrisome, but the apparent blood infection he was thought to have had turned out to be a lab mistake or a contaminated sample, as the next culture came back negative. So he's still on lots of antibiotics, but not the special permission one, which they never had to give him.
He's getting physical rehab and I met the therapist today who said she had had him on his feet, shifting weight to wake up his joints, and tomorrow they were going to try a few steps!
4 comments:
Thanks for this, and the photos, and all the posts, which have really helped me (and others) so much. Big love to Dave!
Rachel Cantor
Dave, You look much improved when I last saw you! Now I can really believe the reports. Thanks for the photos Marg, and everything else you've been doing.
Love, Pam
Oh! And of course a big thanks to Mark for his gift of music.
Pam
Hi Dave!
We were all so happy to hear the positive reports from Mark. You've been in our thoughts non-stop here and we can't wait to celebrate with you back at the Barge!!!
Love from all of us at Bargemusic,
Sara, Katya, Anna, Joanna, Morgan, Marissa and, of course, Olga. (Yumi sends her love from San Francisco)
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