Thanksgiving here finds us all grateful to celebrate this holiday with mom. A year ago we certainly didn't think she would still be with us. I don't think we'll ever be able to adequately express our sincere and expansive thanks to all of you for your continuing support during Mom's illness. Just continue to know that we care for you, we thank you, and we hold you in our prayers.
Mom finished another round of chemo, and is still pretty tired. We hope the doctor will allow her to wait until after Christmas for the next, and we think, final round of this treatment. Mom wants to be perky for the holidays! Who can blame her.
Mom and Dad had lots of company over Thanksgiving weekend. We also had a baby shower for Kim (Denton) Opper, so there were LOTS of us gals to fill the living room with laughter. The boys went to "Warthogs" for lunch, then to Cabella's to get away from the female crowd. I'm glad I was with the girls. Somehow, Warthogs and Cabella's doesn't hold any interest for me!
Keep warm as winter cold begins to creep into our bones and houses. Keep your Christmas celebration simple, so you can focus on the spiritual meaning.
Blessings to you all.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
NOVEMBER 6 UPDATE
Mom's had some ups and downs with her energy level lately, but right now she is feeling pretty good. She invited me to dinner tonight, and cooked most of it until she was just too tired to stand. She made an old family favorite: salmon crepes. Yum.
She continues to take four days of pill-form chemo every 30 days. She gets very tired and nauseated for awhile, but it gradually passes. Then by the time she feels really good, it's time for another round. She continues to get new myeloma lesions on her skin, but very few, so the chemo is suppressing the spread of the disease.
Mom has been attending church regularly, watches Dad bowl once a week, and keeps up with several doctors appointments per week. I'd guess she averages 2 a week. Sometimes that means lunch out as well, so not so bad.
She has had both the flu and H1N1 vaccines at the oncologists' office where all patients receive the shots. Just FYI: IF you receive the nasal version, please do not see mom for two weeks until she has built up her immunity.
Keep yourselves well. We continue to thank you for all those little things that mean a lot.
She continues to take four days of pill-form chemo every 30 days. She gets very tired and nauseated for awhile, but it gradually passes. Then by the time she feels really good, it's time for another round. She continues to get new myeloma lesions on her skin, but very few, so the chemo is suppressing the spread of the disease.
Mom has been attending church regularly, watches Dad bowl once a week, and keeps up with several doctors appointments per week. I'd guess she averages 2 a week. Sometimes that means lunch out as well, so not so bad.
She has had both the flu and H1N1 vaccines at the oncologists' office where all patients receive the shots. Just FYI: IF you receive the nasal version, please do not see mom for two weeks until she has built up her immunity.
Keep yourselves well. We continue to thank you for all those little things that mean a lot.
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