Thursday - 14 February 2013

"Happy Valentines Day to all my friends!!  Numbers are where they are expected to be today and I continue to handle the hospital time."

 

"All you need is love.  But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."

Charles M. Schulz

Wednesday -  13 February 2013 (evening)

"Yes, meds have me a little loopey.  But numbers are where they should. "

 

Meds have Doug tired and a little more than loopey.  But he is ok.   He fell asleep in the middle of his dictation.  So I will let him snore and he will have more tomorrow.  Joyse

 

Saturday    -  13 February 2013

All is well.  I glooged when I have blogged.  Yesterday slipped by,  will blog today.

"Never pur off till today what you can do today".  ???????????chemp patient

 

Monday -  11 February 2013

 

Another good day.  New pain aide med works on sinus area ache works.  Vitals good, blood counts drifting along steadily.

Not sure why one would complain about this palace because I have:

*  Room service

*  No free direct food and lodging charges

*  Large room with frig and a view

*  A/C and cable

*  Hot water

*  Convenient   restroom

*  Two   Patient  Assistants (PAs) at my beck and call)

*   Clean sheets everyday

*  Wi-fi, credit card, and time on my hands

However:

"Done laid around, done stayed around, this old town too long, winter's almost gone, spring is coming on.

It seems like I've got to travel on."  Bob Dylan (Modified to fit the seasons)

 

Sunday - 10 February 20

Having pretty good days,   nothing notable.  I think I realized that I have had a dull sinus area ache which is somewhat alleviated with Tylenol.  Hazard of chemo and denial,  all is under control.  More platelets  were  given today.

Jane is back on rotation.  It is good that she is back.  

 

BTW,  I now understand the Groundhog Day movie.

"Papa's visit was my birthday present."  Quote from Laurel  Christopher,  7 yr. old granddaughter in Cleveland,  GA.   (late again with present. )   

Saturday - 9 February 2013

Good BP and steady temp today. Felling stronger and walking steadier.  They took blood for cultures which will be read in 2 days to see if the antibiotics have solved the infections that occurred because of the wreaking of the immune system by the chemo.   Infection came from good old me.  The fact that vitals are normal should mean that meds are working.

Jane and Josy were here  today which appreciate. Had good phone calls with Julia, Laurel, and Brother Dave.   For some reason I am rather talkative.

The doctors, nursing staff, nutritionists and housekeepers are all very professional so I am getting great care.

"Beam me up Scotty,  there is no intelligent life down here."  Dr. Spock or Captain Kirk of Startrek.

Friday - 8 February 2013

Another pretty uneventful day.  I appreciate all the prayers and good thoughts.  Had a great visit with Chaplain Buddy who has the common sense I like.  It's been great to have Joyse to complain to this week.  Jane's on her way back from Virginia and will be here soon.  Ike's coming by after work.

"Only the strong survive..."  sung by Jerry Butler covered later by Elvis