A better Day....
After having the antibodic administered at the Doc's office and getting the pills to follow up for the next
10 days Michael is feeling better....The headache and sinus problems are going away...and he has a bit more energy! Plans are even being made for New Years Eve!
We had a wonderful celebration with our small family on Monday, even though Michael did not feel well...
The little love was such a joy to be with....He would open up something and just want to sit and play...which was allowed because no one had a time restraint on them....A fine meal was had and life is good!
BE WELL....
10 days Michael is feeling better....The headache and sinus problems are going away...and he has a bit more energy! Plans are even being made for New Years Eve!
We had a wonderful celebration with our small family on Monday, even though Michael did not feel well...
The little love was such a joy to be with....He would open up something and just want to sit and play...which was allowed because no one had a time restraint on them....A fine meal was had and life is good!
BE WELL....
No chemo today...
Because Michaels's white cell count is so low...they could not give him chemo today...They gave him a
booster shot to help the body make more white cells...and they put him on an antibiotic...Today he got a
IV antibiotic that took an hour to start him off....they have rescheduled his chemo for next week hoping that
he will take a turn for the better....He has the beginning of a cold and his resistance is so low that he can NOT
get a cold....
However...we are going ahead with our plans for a small family gathering with our kids andthe little love to celebrate our Christmas....Christmas day is just to hectic to do all that...this way everyone can relax, as they have no where to be but here....We will take it slow and easy....
BE WELL...
booster shot to help the body make more white cells...and they put him on an antibiotic...Today he got a
IV antibiotic that took an hour to start him off....they have rescheduled his chemo for next week hoping that
he will take a turn for the better....He has the beginning of a cold and his resistance is so low that he can NOT
get a cold....
However...we are going ahead with our plans for a small family gathering with our kids andthe little love to celebrate our Christmas....Christmas day is just to hectic to do all that...this way everyone can relax, as they have no where to be but here....We will take it slow and easy....
BE WELL...
Sentimental...
This is the time of year when I get extremely sentimental...
With visions of days gone by...holding them close as if they
were new gifts to unwrap....
May you do the same...Remember all the love you have in
your life...then and now...
Happy Holidays...
BE WELL...
With visions of days gone by...holding them close as if they
were new gifts to unwrap....
May you do the same...Remember all the love you have in
your life...then and now...
Happy Holidays...
BE WELL...
IT's SNOWING....
A soft light fluffy snow....continuously all day...it looks beautiful (from inside the warm house!!) This round of
chemo has really done Michael in....last time he did so much better with it...but it has caused him to have quite a few side effects this time...So, I am happy for the time off for him....we still will do blood work every week to make sure everything is on track....
In the meantime...I put up the tree today....but it only has the lights on it, and the angel on the top....and I actually like that look (who knows it may stay like that!)
And I undertook redoing the bathroom....I filled holes and took down light fixtures...painted...put up all new light fixtures...new towel racks and paper holder...I am going to put in a new floor...vanity...and toilet within the next couple days!! Seems I am on a roll....It was a big undertaking, but I think I am doing really well....My son will help me with putting in all the big things...and it looks really nice so far! Not to mention that I am very proud of myself for doing this....Next I tackle the kitchen (but I'll wait till after the holidays!...LOL)
chemo has really done Michael in....last time he did so much better with it...but it has caused him to have quite a few side effects this time...So, I am happy for the time off for him....we still will do blood work every week to make sure everything is on track....
In the meantime...I put up the tree today....but it only has the lights on it, and the angel on the top....and I actually like that look (who knows it may stay like that!)
And I undertook redoing the bathroom....I filled holes and took down light fixtures...painted...put up all new light fixtures...new towel racks and paper holder...I am going to put in a new floor...vanity...and toilet within the next couple days!! Seems I am on a roll....It was a big undertaking, but I think I am doing really well....My son will help me with putting in all the big things...and it looks really nice so far! Not to mention that I am very proud of myself for doing this....Next I tackle the kitchen (but I'll wait till after the holidays!...LOL)
Back on schedule...
We started chemo again yesterday...which puts us back on the schedule of every day for 4 days...
then 4 weeks off....which once again avoids the holiday! Starting back up again on the 27th....
This chemo treatment doesn't have a lot of side effects...which is great...and it does seem to be making
a difference in the size of the neck tumors....the blood work is "good" according to the Doctors...I have
finally figured out what "good" means.....it means it has not taken a turn for the worse!! Because the results
are the same week after week....low white counts....low red counts...and high large cell cancer counts....
It has taken me quite a long time to finally realize that is what they mean by "good"...it always confused me
as I was not seeing anything change...so guess what....when Michael was listening to the radio with his head
set on I finally asked for the explanation....(remember he doesn't want to know to much)
I am feeling better...it took a bit...but as normal as I can get right now...still making those gifts that I started
out with a bang making....but now it has come to more of a whimper!! (LOL) I know everyone knows that
feeling...the excitement of something new....then suddenly it becomes something "old" and that magic falls off...
We play that game in a lot of areas of our lives...take things for granted that they will always be there...or we don't honor what it is that we have as totally special....We all need to do that....be aware of what is around us
every day...and marvel at the uniqueness of it...be grateful that we have it in our life...and let people know how
much they mean to us...
I am going to take the time to do that today....I am going to take the time to bring some of the magic front and center...and be thankful for all that I have....
BE WELL....
then 4 weeks off....which once again avoids the holiday! Starting back up again on the 27th....
This chemo treatment doesn't have a lot of side effects...which is great...and it does seem to be making
a difference in the size of the neck tumors....the blood work is "good" according to the Doctors...I have
finally figured out what "good" means.....it means it has not taken a turn for the worse!! Because the results
are the same week after week....low white counts....low red counts...and high large cell cancer counts....
It has taken me quite a long time to finally realize that is what they mean by "good"...it always confused me
as I was not seeing anything change...so guess what....when Michael was listening to the radio with his head
set on I finally asked for the explanation....(remember he doesn't want to know to much)
I am feeling better...it took a bit...but as normal as I can get right now...still making those gifts that I started
out with a bang making....but now it has come to more of a whimper!! (LOL) I know everyone knows that
feeling...the excitement of something new....then suddenly it becomes something "old" and that magic falls off...
We play that game in a lot of areas of our lives...take things for granted that they will always be there...or we don't honor what it is that we have as totally special....We all need to do that....be aware of what is around us
every day...and marvel at the uniqueness of it...be grateful that we have it in our life...and let people know how
much they mean to us...
I am going to take the time to do that today....I am going to take the time to bring some of the magic front and center...and be thankful for all that I have....
BE WELL....
A touch of....
I don't know what! I got sick the evening of Thanksgiving...well, if I think about it...it started during the day,
as I could not bring myself to eat to much at meal time...but I was told it was DELICIOUS! And yesterday
was not much better....today...somewhat better....No one else seemed to come down with anything...which is good!
I have come to realize that when I do get under the weather it is usually just my body telling me to STOP...
SLOW DOWN...TAKE A REST! Which is what I have been doing...Sleeping...lounging...resting up...
Chemo starts again on Monday...during that extra week that they gave Michael off...I noticed that he got out of breath very easily....lost a few pounds...short term memory was really bad...and he slept more...these are usually signs of anemia for him....So it will be interesting to see what the blood results are this week...
In the meantime....Christmas boxes have been taken out of the rafters....and decorations are starting to go up...
I am doing less this year....or at least that is what I am telling myself...guess that remains to be seen!
BE WELL...
as I could not bring myself to eat to much at meal time...but I was told it was DELICIOUS! And yesterday
was not much better....today...somewhat better....No one else seemed to come down with anything...which is good!
I have come to realize that when I do get under the weather it is usually just my body telling me to STOP...
SLOW DOWN...TAKE A REST! Which is what I have been doing...Sleeping...lounging...resting up...
Chemo starts again on Monday...during that extra week that they gave Michael off...I noticed that he got out of breath very easily....lost a few pounds...short term memory was really bad...and he slept more...these are usually signs of anemia for him....So it will be interesting to see what the blood results are this week...
In the meantime....Christmas boxes have been taken out of the rafters....and decorations are starting to go up...
I am doing less this year....or at least that is what I am telling myself...guess that remains to be seen!
BE WELL...
Early Thanksgiving Blessings...
We received word today from the Oncologist that they are postponing the Chemo treatment for a week..
making the round every 28 days instead of 21 days....So this blessing allows for the Thanksgiving holiday
to be enjoyed without having chemo for the 3 days prior to it!!
We have to say that this is very happy news....as Michael is feeling pretty good...the lymph node tumors
appear to be shrinking...and another week off is welcomed...blood work will continue...
We have been doing a little Christmas shopping (I know early...early...early) but Michael is not good with
the crowds so we hope to have it done by the end of this week...this way we can settle back...put on the
Christmas music...bust open the eggnog...and ENJOY!
I am feeling a little indifferent lately....maybe it is the coming of winter...maybe it is a combination of things...
but I know it will pass...so I keep busy...and laugh as much as I can...and believe that everything works out
exactly as it is suppose to...
May we all count our blessings today!
BE WELL...
making the round every 28 days instead of 21 days....So this blessing allows for the Thanksgiving holiday
to be enjoyed without having chemo for the 3 days prior to it!!
We have to say that this is very happy news....as Michael is feeling pretty good...the lymph node tumors
appear to be shrinking...and another week off is welcomed...blood work will continue...
We have been doing a little Christmas shopping (I know early...early...early) but Michael is not good with
the crowds so we hope to have it done by the end of this week...this way we can settle back...put on the
Christmas music...bust open the eggnog...and ENJOY!
I am feeling a little indifferent lately....maybe it is the coming of winter...maybe it is a combination of things...
but I know it will pass...so I keep busy...and laugh as much as I can...and believe that everything works out
exactly as it is suppose to...
May we all count our blessings today!
BE WELL...
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