Happy Thanksgiving

Hi Blogger friends! Want to wish everyone a terrific Thanksgiving. Safe travels and , happy times with all your family and friends. Tom and I are heading up to Palm Coast tomorrow to be with my family, probably around 20 of us in all. Looking forward to seeing my cousin who flew in from California and most of all looking forward to seeing Tyler and Mariela and giving them lots of grandma sqeeeezes!
This year, I have spent extra time reflecting on how Thankful I am for all who have lifted me up so regularly in prayer. It is wonderful to be so peaceful in such turbulent times and I know that is only a peace that comes from "Papa".
Blessings to all.

white blood cells

Went to see Dr. Caldera this morning and my white cell count is 2800. He is satisfied with that number. Said I could go to my relatives for Thanksgiving. No hugging/kissing. No petting the animals. No raw vegetables or fruit that isn't peeled. I'd say the big thing is that a DO get to see my grandbabies!

Up in the middle of the night again

Boy am I old. In bed by 8 and up by 2 AM. A jet flew out of PBI and they usually start at 6:30 so I jumped up and started my day about 4 hours early. Kat and Julian got in. It is fun to see them. I think all my family has needed to come stare at me and make sure I am not on deaths door. Once they see me the novelty wears off. I figure by the 3rd chemo treatment I will have to beg for help.

back in the saddle again

Thanks Susan for throwing that blog up for me! Supposed to be funny, ha ha.
I've been sprung from the hospital. Still can't focus straight because of all the drugs they gave me but they worked so what the heck. MAN, that was bad.... They say the first is usually the worst and I hope it is true. Next time they can give me something called nemen to keep away the nausea.you have to fail the other stuff or insurance won't let you get it. It is $1000.00 I even offered to pay for it but good ole american medicine and insurance said no. So I imagine I spent more than that being in the hospital for 2 days. Anyone out there with some common sense who would be willing to run our healthcare system? They checked out my white cells and they seem to be holding pretty good.
Julie and Dad are leaving tomorrow and Kathleen and Julian are coming. Karyn is keeping Mariela for us. I am glad that Kat is coming because I think her dad could use lots of hugs about right now. St. Tom has been wonderful as usual. I know he has be so worried. Those little hospital chairs are not very condusive to a good night sleep. especially with your wife whining in the background. I have had my iphone on playing Joel Osteen itunes. I call him my boyfried because I listen to him all the time during this. You know, "don't let satan still your joy" He sounds a little like mr. Rogers but is very inspirational for me. Keep that positive attitude going! Well will blog again when the drugs and my eyes clear so I can see what i am typing. Thank you all for ALL the prayers. I know it is what has pulled me through. God is good and still very much in control! Love you guys.

New Update

Hey Ya'll, posting for Leslie today. She had a rough time with the Chemo treatment. The nausea was difficult to control. She was given fluids on Thursday and sent home. On Friday they decided to admit her to the hospital for the weekend to keep her nausea at bay and to make sure she stayed hydrated. She is much better today, although they are keeping her on some excellent drugs so she will rest. The Drs. plan is to release her tomorrow. If you could please keep posting comments to the blogs she will catch up with them in the next couple days. She is not really up to phone conversations or guests right now, but appreciates everyone's prayers and concerns. Love to all, Susan

Chemo 1 complete

I am home. Took a nap and watching Andy of Mayberry
awake and my tummy is yucky so I just took a compazine. Maybe it will make me sleep. I am going to try to attach a picture of dad in the Susan Boyle wig.
Compazine didn't stay down so put one is a suppository. Hard to puke that out.
Thanks for prayers. Maybe tomorrow will be easier on my stomach.

Blogging during chemo

Okay I am in the chair. Getting a bit of a relaxing medicine in my port then antinausea medicine then steroid THEN poison. Hoping this first drug knocks me out so I don't have to think about the others.
The nurse said one day soon I will wake up but my hair won't. It will stay in bed on my pillow. Sweet little lady. I'll blog more when this is done. Nighty night.