Thursday, February 9, 2017

Light at the end of the tunnel

Today platelets were low, but up from last week.  Therefore round 8 was approved to proceed.  It just means that I need to be especially careful to not be exposed to infections and germs for the next 3 to 4 weeks.  We meet with the Oncologist in two weeks to see what is in store for the completion of my treatments.  

A friend who is living in Japan has been reading the blog and has sent a variety of masks to lighten up the mood.  Apparently Japan is the land of surgical masks for consumer consumption.  I can now be fashionable in my choice of masks.  Plaid, mickey mouse, unknown and charcoal.  Thanks Joyce!!!


This weeks choice of liquids are of the semi sweet kind.  It's been organic lemonade from Costco.
Breakfast has been TJs cereal and unsweetened soy milk and of course a mug of Peets Arabian Mocha Java.

After talking with Gayle the other night, some subjects came up.  The prospect of me not being around (always a possibility whether or not the cancer is cleared).  Retirement, Heath Benefits, IRA accounts, wills, medical wishes (DNRs), etc.   Sobering stuff.  Some have been in the works, others need to be accelerated for peace of mind.

Speaking of the future, Jeff and the family are moving into their new home in Allen, Texas this week.
The house has 4 bedrooms, one designated for visiting grandparents.  Of course this grandpa has claimed a spot on the floor in the boy's room.



By the way, you can tell have finally figured out how to upload pictures to the blog.

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