The Hat Man...

For those of us who know and love all of the Schneiders, including Bump - you know they are often found donning a stylish hat.  These days Rick wears his hats as usual but ...on some days to cover his new " badge of honor".    A new idea has come out of this thought  of the Schneiders and their hats. 

 In an effort to keep Rick's "cute little keppi" warm over these next few months -  it might be nice ( since the Osama Bin Laden Hat is hitting theBagdad runways soon...) for Rick to receive some "favorite" hats from those of you who want to send your good wishes and support (Don't forget to include an inspirational message).  Rumor has it a hat from Doc and Carol with a taped message inside is on its way.  Keep up with the blog and pictures of Rick and your hat could be seen here...

Just a clarification - Rick's father Harold's hebrew name was Areyeh Nachman

which means Rick's hebrew name is Chaim Ben Areyeh Nachman v Devorah.

Prayers, Thanks and its "good to be home"!!

Rick has spent the last couple of days enjoying his own bed and his family.  He has a busy week ahead traveling to Duke and DC to meet with doctors.

We wanted to send you the following information regarding his hebrew name for the purposes of mishabarachs and blessings for recovery.  Based on a reading from his parents Ketuba, Rick's name is Chaim Ben Devorah (seems Rick was named for Dede's father whose name was Chaim as well).

Tami and Rick are VERY appreciative of so much support and offers to help from such a large group of people.  They are being well taken care of and are extremely well fed.  They are happy to report that at this time, they feel somewhat under control.  They do have a long road in front of them and know that they may continue to enlist the support and help of friends and family.  At this time, for those who are looking to do something, Tami and Rick would be grateful for a donation to the following:

Dr Gutin's Clinical Research Fund

c/o Dr Philip Gutin

Memorial Sloane Kettering Hospital

1275 York Avenue

NYC 10065

They are hopeful that some efforts this way will not only help them, but others in the long run.

Again, thanks to everyone for support, help and comments on the blog!

Rick out and about

Rick has settled back into life on the upper west side.  He spent yesterday with the family hitting his favorite brunch spot - Sarabeths and then enjoyed dinner with some friends from Carmines.
Lesley Heller continues to coordinate dinner requests and will take the information for Tami and Rick and let you know what is needed as days get closer. This way if Rick is feeling up to hitting some of his favorite hot spots  we won't have any confusion with cancellations.
Rick wants everyone to keep the emails and the blogs coming. They have meant an enourmous amount to all of the Schneiders!!

Goodbye 730 Hello 103

Rick and Lebowski left the hospital today - gifts, cards and flowers in 4 wheelchairs behind them.   After a quick trip to see Didi  - Rick spent his first night home with his family!!  Meeting with the surgeon today went well - no updates.

Bumpy is glad to have both "mommy and daddy" home.  Rumor has it Rick was back at his desk this afternoon, emailing and checking the blog.

Rick ready to go home!!

Although the food and the PJs(Tory Burch from Sloan)  have been up to Schneider standards - Rick has decided that 103 is better that 730!  The uhaul is scheduled for a mid morning pick up and hopefully they will have Rick and all of his wonderful gifts moved home for dinner.  Bump has been working day and night for his arrival.

The food and the gifts have been wonderful.  But, in an effort not to be wasteful and to make this a coordinated effort please contact Lesley Heller via email lesleyheller@aol.com.  She will need contact information so please include both phone and email.  Thank you for everything.  Keep up the blog comments!!

All looks good for Rick to go home tomorrow.  Originally Tami and Rick had plans to spend Valentine's Day dinner at PerSe.  Since they couldnt make it, PerSe decided to come to them.

Tami and Rick shared a chicken soup delight compliments of PerSe!!

Rick is up and around sporting some hot PINK socks for the holiday and feeling great.  MRI report just came back and doctors say surgery was a success - it was a great report!!  More to come later.  Pathology not back yet but we are hopeful that it maybe later today.

Docs just cleared Rick to probably go home tomorrow and the turban/shower cap look is over!

What a nice way for the Schneiders to start off  Valentine's Day!

Rick can't wait to respond to every single email and blog!  He is thrilled with all your wishes, thoughts and humor!  Rumor has it he is offering a large advance for a ghost write of his memoirs from the last week!  What a journey this has been!

The blog, like Blackberry is experiencing technically difficulties with the video download - we hope to send out a Valentines Message to all of you from Rick tomorrow.  Stay tuned.

Today was a big day for Rick he had a few more visitors, was able to find time for a manicure and pedicure and even managed a feast of Shun Lee!!   Best of he got a new "hat".  Good bye Osama B, hello medical resident look.

Tomorrow he hopes to hear from the doctor - and then we will update you on when he will be going home.

Rick as Hugh Hefner

Rick is up and walking around today sporting his new Hugh Hefner outfit (compliments of Helene).  Its clear to all that he is getting back to himself as he is complaining about Tami eating his breakfast!  For those of you who saw Tami yesterday she will be doing the "walk of shame" today.  Rick wants everyone to know he's back "sleeping " with his wife.

Stay tuned later as Rick will be coming to you on the blog via video!!

Rick's finished a very impressive first day of recovery and we're all excited to see what day 2 brings us!  He's having his follow up MRI as this message goes out to you all.  Its a routine follow up, so no one worries about the results.  Thanks again to everyone for your support and prayers...they seem to be working!

Rick is up and walking ... to the amazement of nurses and family members!

He is enjoying some chicken noodle soup for lunch today and most importantly wants to say hi to everyone and thank them for all the love and support.  It has been so important to all of the Schnieders.

Rick Sitting Up!!

Rick is doing amazing this morning.  He is sitting up and had something to eat.  Rick spent some time with Brady and Casey before they headed off to school and he is in very good spirits.  

The doctors are recommending that today be a day of rest and building strength.

He is out of ICU and has been moved to Room 730.  Anyone wishing to send something the address is 

Richard Schneider 

Memorial Sloan Kettering 

1275 York Avenue 

7th Floor, Room 730

New York, NY 10065

Keep up the comments on the blog, he loves them!!

Rick is out of surgery and in ICU!!  He has seen his family and is doing amazing considering the day.  The surgeon said it was very successful.  Rick has a smile on his face and hopes to be moved to a private room sometime tomorrow.  Keep checking the blog and we will let you know how he is doing and when he can have visitors - it should be in the next day or two.  Thank You for all your well wishes - keep them coming!!

They are closing Rick up as of 2:11. should be about an hour after that. No real complications but no details either. Everyone seems to be hanging in.

Nothing new to report - but what we hear is that following surgery he will most likely be in recovery for 3 hours or so.  He will then move to an ICU type area based upon what is available and what the doctor thinks is best overnight.  Almost at hour 4!!

Surgery started at approx 10:45 - Nurse told Tami that pre-op went well.

They anticipated that it would be between 3-5 hours of operating time.

So were down 2!  Keep up the comments and keep checking for updates.

Monday Feb 11

951 am Rick into surgery. We will not know anything until approx. 230 pm
Rick in good spirits.

First Blog

As many of you probably know, Rick has been diagnosed with a glioblastoma(brain tumor).

We will be posting updates here as so many of his friends and family members are scattered around the world.  PLEASE feel free to post your well wishes here by clicking on the "COMMENTS" link.  These will be printed and read to Rick.  THANK YOU!!

Feb 8 2008

Rick is home for the weekend and will be going into surgery at Sloan Kettering on Monday at 9:30 am.  The surgery should take up to 4 hours and following surgery, he will be in ICU for the night.  The doctors are telling us that he will hopefully go home from the hospital on Friday the 15th.  Linda and Gregg as well as Stacey and Helene will be in on Sunday.  We will be around all weekend - hanging at home if you want to stop by or call.  Please let us know if you are going to come by the house.  Then next week if you could log onto this blog to get updates that would be great - we really appreciate all your love and support!!!

                                                       Tami, Rick, Brady and Casey