Friday Update

Full Recovery is going to be a long slow road.  In our instant message 21st century world, I need to remember (and  maybe Layne too) that the body needs time to heal.

Enough of the philosophic, the IV drip lasix treatment ran its course and one of its side effects reared its ugly head with an episode of low blood pressure.  The aggressive treatment was stopped and we need more patience to have the fluid completely eliminated.  More likely than not, Layne will be in the hospital till at least Sunday.  All in all there has been some more improvement since my last post.

On the brighter side, my conversation tonight with Layne's current primary care physician gave us insight as to how to get information to other treating doctors so that they are more aware of what's going on should we have to face another ER experience.  He also was caring and very easy to talk with so that I could understand the treatment protocols when Layne gets back home.

Finally, as many of you know and have commented, the California Supreme Court decided on Thursday that civil equality shall prevail and that it would be unconstitutional for there to be two systems of personal relationships in this State.  Nomenclature is less important than equal protection.  Simply, it's all about love.

Well, Thursday morning, Layne called me to tell me about the news bulletin of the decision.  I then got an email from our County Supervisor who advised that the Santa Clara County Clerk was preparing gender neutral marriage licenses and he was offering to officiate at any ceremony.

I replied that Layne and I may like to participate.  Then I sent a text message to Layne letting him know what I did.  I immediately sent another text message asking Layne to marry me. I then sent another text message saying, "Ha ha .. I asked first!"  Well he text messaged back .. YES.   

We are first focused on Layne's recovery.  However, we will plan our Celebration for soon thereafter.  Equality has a beautiful feeling.  Thanks again for your prayers and support.

---- Steve