It was a fairly pleasant weekend. We enjoyed the high school musical Sunday and made it to church. Went to Wendy's for lunch one day--chili is one of the things that I can always taste, and it is even better with a single HB on the side! After church we went for lunch at the hospital, as we have for a couple of years.
So this is the week off, a reward for having completed another month of chemo. Still, I had to show up yesterday to be stuck for a blood draw and then endure the pre-CT scan prep of drinking about a gallon of contrast dye. It amounts to six glasses of the delightful stuff, fifteen minutes apart. So it takes an hour and fifteen minutes to complete. The CT is quick and efficient and includes another contrast that is injected into the IV line.
All this is in preparation for my exam on Friday. Some apprehension about the findings, of course, but like the entire deal, what will be is what it is. Have to handle it the best we can.
This should be a good week as I really never had serious problems last week--in a couple of days I should be able to enjoy pretty normal taste and have as much energy as possible with a jolt of Prednisone. We are planning on going to a Toledo Symphony concert on Saturday evening--the first one since Beth and I went Thanksgiving weekend (and before I started treatments) that has fallen on a free weekend. The others I have given away. We are intending to stay overnight so that I don't have to drive back to Defiance at 11 p.m. We will see how the plans work out.
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Richard: We send you our heartfelt wishes for a good, healthy, happy week for you and for Emily!...filled with Mickey D's, Chili, and whatever else takes your fancy!!...we also hope that you have a wonderful Symphony date this next week-end. As for Friday's visit with the doctor, we will remain hopeful and prayerful this week...for any miracles that may come your way...large or small....with much love, Marion and Bob
ReplyDeleteWe hope the symphony is truly wonderful and brings you much joy. Good to hear you're looking forward to a good week.
ReplyDeleteOn Sunday I saw a small flock of four turkey hens picking their way through a cornfield along I-94 as I made my way back to Kalamazoo from Anderson. Maybe they were looking for the 'gay caballeros'?
Sending many good thoughts and daily prayers to you and Emily.
Best,
Penny and John
Enjoy the special weekend! As for Friday, will be praying for good results!
ReplyDeleteDick - Enjoy your "free" week. Sure wish we could join you as we did the last time! We'll be keeping our fingers crossed that Friday's report is a good one.
ReplyDeleteOur love to you and Emily.
Cliff and Ave
Hoping that this week off is giving you an opportunity to recharge and enjoy yourselves on a more "normal" level - and that Friday's exam yields happy news. Your Symphony Saturday couldn't be better-timed. The weather sounds quite promising.
ReplyDeleteYour chili mention drove me to Wendy's last night - I seem highly suggestible to your food notes.
Love and best wishes for you and Em.