Blue Drinks

Yesterday Jen went into MSK for her chemo treatment with Al.  These appointments have been moved up to earlier in the day.  This is good.  Instead of getting home at 10:00 pm, Al and Jen were home by a record 2 p.m.

Jen was not sure if she was to have another blood transfusion.  As it turns out, her red and white cell counts were borderline.  The doctors decided that she did not need to have a transfusion at this time.  This may leave her tired for the next week.  The doctors told her to take it easy….  Obviously, they do not know my wife!  “take it easy” is not in her vocabulary.  The only way to get her to take it easy will be to hospitalize her again.

As an example. This past weekend I was clearing the leaves from the lawn.  We live in an area with very mature foliage.  I am using the backpack leaf blower and Jenny insisted in helping with the rake.  She promised to take it easy and I admit that it does go faster with her help.  So I am doing my thing with the leaf blower and ear protection and she is raking.  I turn around for a minute or two.  When I turn back I see she is half sitting / lying on the ground!  Now for those who know me, my immediate reaction is one of yelling (it is a family trait I inherited….  Sorry mom and dad but that is the truth).  She gives me the “….. Oh I am alright…. I just needed a little rest….”  Once this is all over and Jen beats this thing, I am going to be the one who needs a little rest…..  on in a little tropical island sipping many high alcoholic blue drinks!

So, since she did not get a transfusion this week, Jen needs to go in next Tuesday even though it is her week off.  Dr. Moskowitz wants her to come in so he can again check her blood counts.  They may do a transfusion then.

There has been an uptick in the snacks that have been sent over to the house!  JoDee sent in an apple crisp and Elaine some brain muffins (with and without dates).  I have no idea how; Tom and Drew keep their girlish figures with that kind of food coming out of those kitchens.  I do not care how much running around they do!  I would be twice the man I am now.

Jen and I thank you all for your continuing support.  It makes me teary eyed when I think of everyone’s generosity.  Bless you all!