In other news, Dr. Rixe is moving on. Here is the story, from Dad:
Greetings,
Rose
spent Wednesday morning taking test and the afternoon see doctors.
Rose got a good report. The Scans revealed that the tumor in the back of
her brain (that was treated in early January) was still visible, but
much smaller. Both Rixe and Guarnaschelli were very pleased. Plan is
to check every three months.
However, we were shocked when Dr. Rixe told us he had taken another
position in Georgia. At the end of the appointment I asked the
“fellows” to leave the room. The main reason was I wanted to speak with
Dr. Rixe alone about Sister Theodore’s “contribution”. It was the
first time we had discussed Sister Theodore Guerin with any one on her
medical team in Cincinnati. Dr. Rixe was totally receptive. That
opened up wonderful discussion about how many things factor in to the
healing process. Twice he said the family, friends and community
support was “huge”. He made us, once again, feel good inside. We
hugged him and said goodbye, knowing we would never see him again. As
we traveled home the reality sank in. He lead the charge that played a
big part in saving Rose. We hate to see him go. On the flip side,
Dr. Guarnashelli will take the lead. We do feel good about that. Josh
McKensey is back working with her.
Happy and thankful for every minute.
With appreciation and love
Paul and Rose
P.S. Feel free to
forward to any and everyone !
