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I’m still drinking Boost Plus to keep my caloric uptake good. I’m not moving very much. I’m hoping for more strength as the week wears on. I will be getting a Neupogen shot Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, I get sort of a half treatment and then a Neulasta shot on Saturday.
Monday I will have a cursory inspection with my oncologist. At that time, I’ll be sure to get a prescription for a CT scan.
I took a long nap this afternoon and that seemed good. But I just don’t move very well. The bottoms of my feet are pretty numb, although I think the swelling in my feet, ankles and calves seems reduced. When I press on the swelling in feet and ankles, it leaves small dents. I don’t get that in my calves.
Word on Reb’s Father From Reb
A good friend from lodge is also an ordained minister. My father has said he would like him to do the final service and for me to do the Masonic memorial service. I’d have to get special permission to do so and I'd have a very difficult time doing it, but I'll try if allowed.
He's home now and seems to be OK. We have him on oxygen and he is alert and comfortable. I had a long talk with him today in private and the nurses have already talked to him. He became close with one nurse and it was a tearful goodbye from the hospital.
I’m off to bed.
Posted by The Vorlon at October 8, 2006 8:39 PM
Dear Reb,
Dear Reb, I am so sorry about the condition of your father's health. He must be a very brave gentlemen to discuss his final services, and he must be a fine and gentle man to have formed such a warm and meaningful relationship with his nurse at the hospital. That's very touching. I will continue my prayers for you Reb and for your dear father. I'm sure he's so very thankful to have you as his son always, and especially during this most difficult time. Ruth
Ted, It sounds like a terribly busy week for you, especially when you're not feeling too well. As always, I will pray for your strength to uphold you, your courage to face the pain and the doctor's words, and the grace to be able to march beyond it somehow and trust that God is carrying you always. There will be many of us thinking of you so often during this week and always. My best to Karol too. She goes through this with you each day also. Ruth
Posted by: Ruth Berlien at October 8, 2006 9:41 PMRuth,
I give thanks to God everyday for my parents, for the Vorlon Wife and all those that pray for me.