Thursday - February 28, 2013
Slow progress on immune system so really things are still going as planned. Since hair was fallling rapidly, I decided to go ahead and just do it. Still guessing dismissal early next week. Joyse may have found a newe occupation. See pic below.
Of course, I am now looking forward to more rapid progress so I can get out of here and visit children and grandchildren.
"Alll grandchildren are beautiful and smart, especially mine.." Doug Wheeeless
Wednesday-27 February 2013
Immune system improving but just needs to kick into second gear. Feeling good and appetite is improving. Loosing hair rapidly so will probably assist it with an electric razor tomorrow.,
Would hope to get out early next week for a break before Duke.
.I will be thinking about my NGC friends as they gather for a birthday celebration at Brasstown Valley Resort. You know that I wish I could be there. Have a great time.
"Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers.
Tuesday - 26 February 2013
Unevntful day. Immune system up one tenth and is now at .2 and must rise to .5 for movement to Duke. Doc is predicting/hoping that will happen next week. Maybe a few days at home between.
Joyse visited today and brought more watermelon which prettymuch sustains me.
"The hardest thing about having something wise or funny to say is finding something wise or funny." Doug Wheeless (After watching toomuch daytime TV).
Monday - 25 February 2013
No real change but should be seeing some movement in immune system soon. This whole thing is an R & D procedure but backed by good doctors and staff.
Jane visited today and continues her support even though I don't always act as I appreciate her efforts.
It is good that this blog is getting boring.
"My personal goals are to be happy, healthy, and to be surrounded by loved ones."Kiana Tom
Sunday - 24 February 2013
Another uneventful day as far as the progress on leuk treatment goes.Waiting on counts to rise up so `we cam proceed.
Cam stopped by again today after spending. the night in Brevard. She gave me good advice on PT exercise that I should be doing.
Even though progress is being made, I have some more hoops to jump.
Jane and Joyse watched the Daytona 500 with me which occupied some time.
"Life is like an ice cream cone, you have to lick it one day at a time." Charles Schultz
Saturday - 23 February 2013
What a great day! A visit from Cam will brighten your day. We had a wonderful visit. She also has a good deal of suggestions of what I should be doing physically. She is right, of course, Iwill waslk more halls and exercise more. Thanks, Cam, the balloons are big and cheering.
Counts are growing slowly. I am trying to get my ANC count up so I can move to the next step.
"Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever." Lance Armstrong
Sorry I was late tonight, but there were two epicodes of Mayberry on TV.
Friday - 22 February 2013
It is a great day! My leuk blasts are 7% which are close enough to 5% to proceed on the transplant plan. I will remain in the hospital for the next week or two until my ANC is up to .5. It is presently at .1.
After that, I will spend a few days at home and then go to Duke for the bone marrow transplant. The transplant process, as I have mentioned, entails about 90 days of daily monitoring after the actual transplant. Duke Hospital is looking for a donor from the national donor list. They have extended stay apartments available near the hospital.
I am thankful for this last successful treatment and praying for a smooth ride down the long road ahead.
Rick and Paige Ciordia stopped by today. It was good to see old friends. Jane, Joyse, and Ike stopped so we shared the good news. Cam is in town and and is spending the night at our house and will be over tomorrow.
"I used to eat organic food until I read that most people die of natural causes."
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