I’m a little late, but Friday was D-Day. It was the 70th Anniversary of the day the Allied Forces stormed the beaches in France. We must remain forever grateful to those soldiers, all those that came before them, after them, and those who continue to fight for our freedom.
D-Day also has another special meaning to our little clan. We affectionately refer to it as Dumonceaux Day. On June 6, 1962, Nikki’s parents were married. Happy 52nd Wedding Anniversary to R.G. and Elaine.
Today wasn’t much better for Nikki. The vein blew on one of her PICC lines. So they dropped her to one I.V. medication. The others were switched to oral delivery. We’re hoping this last I.V. will work until she goes home. We think that will be Sunday. They also switched her to Tylenol 3’s for pain. We’re hoping this will reduce some of the nausea.
As of Saturday night it wasn’t helping her appetite. She was only able to eat a little bit of chicken broth. And now her salivary glands are blocked and swollen. The Doctors have told her to eat lemons, to stimulate secretions. There weren’t any lemons around. So I went to the gift shop and picked up anything I could find….. lemon cough drops, Lemon Drops, and Sour Patch Kids. As you can see from the picture of her chin, they didn’t work.
I did get permission to post this!
Which reminds me of another fellow with a big chin, Sir Winston Churchill, who was a key figure in D-day. Although he was slightly misquoted, he will be forever attributed to saying”…never, never, never give up….”
Nikki doesn’t give up and that tenacious attitude has taken her this far. Please know that all the kind messages, thoughts, prayers, juju, pixie dust, white light & positive energy everyone has been sending help so much. Now, if we just had some lemons to see if they would open up those glands and get rid of that Churchill-esque chin.
Nikki's New Lungs 
I am so very sorry Nikki and Trav. My heart hurts for you!! Sending much love and hugs and Prayers!!! Shari
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So sorry you have had to go thru these past days Nikki! Hang in there, it will get better. We are all rooting for you! Lot’s of prayers coming your way. Barb
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So, at three o’clock in the morning you, Travis, are posting this to us? Wow! Hard to sleep when your honey is hurting.
Our love and prayers continue for Nikki’s speedy recovery.
Xoxo
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Ugh.. this sucks. Boring and unexciting you are not Nikki, but dull and boring is what is needed.
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What an ordeal Nikki has been through these last few days. I hope things start to turn around and go the right direction. Sending our prayers.
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Travis, thank you for keeping us up to date on the trials and tribulations. Nikki’s tenacious spirit is truly an inspiration to everyone she meets and her pain is heartbreaking. I’m sending positive thoughts to both you for a quick recovery that will enable her to go out and enjoy life.
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We are so sorry for these major set backs. Here is praying for better days to come and as they say when life throws you lemons—-suck them. Love you guys. Hang in there.
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Amen!
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I’ll make a sour puss face for you. Maybe that will help! Stay tough Love and I hope I will see you soon. Hugs kisses and heres to eating lemons!
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Oh Nikki, I’m so sorry to hear that this road has turned bumpy and painful for the moment (Let’s hope it is VERY momentarily)! You are such a fighter and a huge inspiration to others. Thank you for documenting your journey so well, sharing it with others to learn from, and raise awareness to the cause! Here’s hoping and praying that you receive a much deserved break from the pain and discomfort soon.
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