Well, what can I say - I've been delinquent in keeping everyone informed. Mainly, I just haven't found a lot of humor in Glenmoore these days. However, today is May 1st, the sun is shining, everything is budding out and our dogwood continues to light up our front yard with the best bloom yet.
Laurie Update
Laure had her last Chemo treatment on Tuesday and this one topped all others in kicking the crap out of her. Luckily she is now 5 days out and should start turning the corner. We'll continue to monitor her blood since this specific cocktail is wrecking havoc with her counts. I expect she'll need another transfusion this week since her Red Cell count was low at the time of the treatment.
But each day gets better and puts another day between her the the toxic cocktails. Also, Laurie waiting for the last week in May when she finally gets to meet Esme. I'll drive Laurie up to Providence on May 21st so she can spend the week with the kiddies. Everyone else is just chopped liver.
Paul Update
All I can say is "Chemo Sucks". Watching someone you love go through chemo is daunting. There is absolutely nothing you can do to make the person feel better. I've found myself feeling helpless and wishing it was me fighting this - but it just doesn't work that way. So I'm equally relieved to have this phase of Laurie's treatment behind us.
I did get away to Key West with Murph for a long weekend and some fishing. Fishing wasn't so great, drinking, eating and sunning was perfect. Thanks to JQ and Dee for covering for me so I could get away.
Next Stop: Baltimore
With Phase I behind us (I was going to say successfully but the reality is I'm not sure exactly what we accomplished - PET Scan on May 17th should shed some light) - we're preparing for Baltimore and Laurie's surgery on June 2.
This week we have a conference call with the surgeon. If you'd like to meet the surgeon and learn a little more about Laurie's condition - click on the link below.
Well, that's all the news that's fit to print. I'll try to get another blog out prior to the surgery. Keep those prayers and positive thoughts coming.
Today's Quote
"It's not having what you want, but wanting what you got"
Sheryl Crow
Go soak up some sun while it's still free!
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