Tim and the Marching Band on a beautiful fall day.

 

Another good day

Another good day as days can be. We went to the College's Homecoming Parade. It was a day meant for a parade. Just the right fall temperature. Tim did yard work and mulched up lots of leaves. There are still more to come down. Job security.

It's coming out..

Had asked Dr. S. today about losing the hair. She said that it would definitely be gone. It has been 3 weeks. Just now I was doing my hair pulling test, and she was right on target. The signs are there. But I told her, I've been there before. Just now it's a new season. Have never been bald in cold temps. Perhaps that will make me wear my wigs. Will be visiting my girl friend Retta soon for a buzz cut. Last week I went to another hairdresser with Barry for a short cut. I was in desperate need for a trim and clean up. Unlike the times before, I am not rushing to get it cut. Don't ask me why...'cause I have no answer.

Chemo 2 continues

Well, got home at noon from having chemo. Barry had made me grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. I watched my soap which I had not done that often. By 2 p.m. I was in my jammies.

Beckster called me from the soccer field and told me in loud Beckster voice that Tim had scored TWO goals so far. (they ended up winning the game). While I was on the phone she cheered because he attempted a shot on goal. Told me not to worry about not being able to see Tim perform tonight, and that made the flood gates open. I had been thinking in my brain of ways I could see them perform, how to sneak in, sit all by myself isolated. But she put a reality to the situation and said it's not worth putting myself in that situation with so many sick people. I understood, and explained that Lisa P. was going to tape it for me anyway. Thanks Lisa. Tim gave me the disk, now I just have to see how I play it on DVD player. I'm not that great with disks. Cathy C. and she said she would tape for me.


Tim did soccer and left early from the game to go to chorus. Cathy C. took him from one place to the other. He just got home 1/2 hr ago all excited from his afternoon of activities. Rightly so.

I think his first band concert is the last week of Oct. I haven't checked to see how that fits into my chemo schedule.

When I was laying down I think Maureen called me. She wanted to see how I was feeling. Conversation was very quick, so quick it doesn't even seem to register in my brain! Silly me. I have an excuse, chemo brain...

Thanks for all you blog watchers. I'm impressed a blog entry on a chemo day...


PS. Have to say that my pain level is down. Hopefully it's because I was in bed truly all day. Even my chest plate area feels better. Or perhaps it's just the fresh drugs inside my body, finding their way to the bad cancer... One can hope, can't they?

Off to chemo #2 (lost track of what type of treatment)

Heading to 9:30 a.m. chemo. All depends on my counts being good. And then to bed I'm pretty sure.

Overly tired

Getting ready for chemo this Thursday. Pain continues to be especially in collar bone area. Have told so many medical people about the area in question, but no conclusion. Very frustrating. You can tell I'm not myself when I don't post on my blog. That or I don't have anything to say!

Tim has a chorus concert this Wednesday, but I think I'm going to pass on it. Need to save my limited energy for Thursday, and I don't need to be at risk in such a crowded area. Tim will be singing for the first time as a Chamber singer, so I sure do hope someone will videotape this for me. Would mean a lot to me.

Non cancerous cyst

Just got off the phone with dad, previously Maureen. The cyst was not cancerous, and he's going home today. Yahoo. And to think he had to wait all that time for someone to diagnose the problem. I understand that issue for sure. He even sounded stronger in his voice this a.m.

The day started out productive

The day started out to be productive, but by lunch I was in agony with collar bone area. Immediately hit the bed (after a couple of pills) and just got up a 8ish. Everytime I would look at the clock I couldn't figure out if it was AM or PM!
I feel fine now.

Have spoken to my dad after his surgery that went well. He apparently climbed from table to bed or vice versa. Is still in some kind of discomfort but am praying for his cheerful voice on the other end of the phone.

I may just be feeling the effects of the low white blood cells, this was going to be my week of going down/down. But have to do what my body tells me, rest.

Prayers to Dad tomorrow

And to the surgeons' hands and their skills while they do the surgery. I believe it is going to be done at lunch time tomorrow. I pray for healing at a steady pace, and a lot of support. Especially for medical care.

Tim's soccer game.

Lisa invited me to go see the soccer game tonight. I had not been to one in a long time, so I said sure. They lost though. I think the league needs to have a training program for how to referee. Just my personal opinion. It was a comfortable night with no wind.

I think there are only about 3 games left of the season, which means of Tim's high school career. Where does the time go?

college applications

I feel so behind in the college process. Espcecially with not being able to focus. Had thought by now that they would have been sent but that's not the case. I've been told I worry too much. That's my nature. I want Tim to get into a school of his choice. Once his part is done then we will begin our financial paperwork. I am dreading that like the dentist. Becky, you remember how I was in April doing Fed taxes with Rick. Not a good feeling.

A relaxing day doing nothing.

The only thing accomplished which on a Sunday is all that needs to be done, is going to church. And as expected Rick and Bev were waiting for me to sit with them. I got to introduced them to my friends Becky, Joanne and her husband. For once I knew someone that no one else knew.

Tim had a great time at homecoming last night. I got to finally see what his date looks like via a photo someone emailed me. They matched so nicely. Tim did all the shopping for the night.

Well, as I said in the opening. A day with not one thing being done. Oh yes, laundry and dishes. That's it. And I did hear from Maureen that my dad's pain is being controlled and that he will remain in hospital until the surgery Wednesday. Maureen did what I suggested, had my father just rest with mom and she not visiting most of the day. I told her first hand how tiring it was to have mom come to visit me. I know she took it as it was meant, not to be rude. And dad needs to rest rest rest these days in the hospital. Paying good money, might as well get your money's worth.

Tim's off from school tomorrow. Planning on helping Barry with his vehicle, putting fog lights in.

The boys and their dates.. Cute couples.

 

Autumn flower arrangement

 

Tim, Dad and our new vehicles.

 

 

 

Which Honda should I drive tonight? Decisions, decisions

 

 

 

A GOOD Day, Tim goes to Homecoming Dance

Tim just left the house driving new Honda Element. Only difference it is about 4 months older than he had for the prom. Took a few pictures to be downloaded later. It was a photo shoot of Tim and our 2 new Honda vehicles. Quite classy. And once again, am so proud of him. We had a very relaxing lunch at the Chinese food restaurant and then to get some apples.

This is the year of "all the lasts". His last homecoming dance. His last soccer game followed by soccer bandquet. So many changes. And then the cycle changes again. Then it becomes the first year of college. First college dance. The cycle of life.

Prayers for some relief for my dad

He was admitted to hospital after a visit to the emergency room last night. The "boss" has already taken care of boarding their dog and arranged people to take turns with my mom for about a week in advance. Has seen his surgeon and doesn't feel there is any time in his schedule for the surgery to be moved up. He's on a morphine drip and oxycodone. At least he's in the hospital and main thing right now is pain control which he has had in many many months. And he won't have to worry about mom, taking care of her is a FULL time job. But for some reason he has not accepted any of Maureen's help in getting a person in the house to do home care. Stubborn guy. But he's where he needs to be, in bed with others taking care of him. My mom will be fine. With alzheimers if you have a bad day, no matter. The bad day is out of your memory to even remember! That's a blessing.

I talked to both of them this a.m. And will do so later in the day.

A nice Friday

Had blood work today, first since having my first dose of the new chemo. It's showing a drop the "counts", will be a slow roller coaster ride. Have heard it will truly effect my energy level ( not I have any now). And Barry and I got our hair cuts at the same time. Would have liked to have my camera to post it on blog. A kodak moment.

Told hairdresser my story (I always do that) as she was clipping away. I will lose it by chemo within a week or two. But this time I went the route of short pixy style cut. Feels and look great. Wanted this to be done, didn't want to wait any longer. It was a goal of mine. When the time comes, I'll find Retta to do the buzzing of my head.

Went to football game with Barry. Last minute decision. But was tired and cold at 1/2 time so we left early. Our team was winning. Tim did his job, provided me goodies that bandmembers get. So many people came up to me as I walked around with Becky. Lots of hugs and well wishes. Met someone who heads up our office there, they dropped off a autumn flower arrangements and fresh scones and butter. Yes, Barry tasted one!

Phone message when we got home. My dad is in hospital under medication. I only wish I could see him, but that would not be possible during this treatment. The way I look at it, you should treat your last conversation as if it could be your last one. And then you will have no regrets. Don't know how Maureen does it, we call her effectionately the "boss" for a reason.

I'll be calling them in a.m. for update on my dad. I love him so much.

PS. Was just mentioning to Barry that we were going to Presby church Sunday. Great minds think alike. Comment on my blog was from Rick who is President of College.
I can finally introduce him to Becky.

One more thought

For the past couple of days I didn't feel like I was in la la land. Bit more focused. I don't know how people can do drugs. Not for me. But I will monitor the pain level minute by minute.