November 14, 2013.. Tonight when we got back from the hospital, a bag was at our door with a homemade throw in it. It was from a member of Little Rock Church. I was surprised that my name was embroidered in 2 inch letters on it. The kindness of people really amazes me, both people I know and people I don't know. Let me explain again that Little Rock Church rents 13 apartments in this apartment complex and then rents them to patients from out of town who are in Little Rock for medical treatment. They are completely furnished.
Our routine day goes something like this. We get up at 5:30 each morning. This is every day with no days off. After we have breakfast and get ready, we head to the hospital. We have to drive through heavy traffic except on the weekends. We are at the hospital for several hours and once, this time, we were there 6 hours on the morning visit. After we finish there, we head back to the apartment but often we stop and pick up some groceries. (We don't buy much ahead of time since we can't carry much back home when we go so we buy just enough for a couple of days.) We eat lunch when we get back and sometimes take a short nap. Then, its time to head back to the hospital. It is dark by the time we get back to the apartment each evening.
I received a unit of blood again today because my hemoglobin was lower. I did not get the liter of saline today as I have the past several days. That was due to my blood pressure having better numbers. I got the four injections of Neupogen today. I have had sores in my mouth this time from the chemo. This is the first time that has happened. It is a bigger problem for stem cell transplant patients when they are on chemo. A transplant is probably in my future too.
Maybe I have turned around and my white cell count is starting up. My white cell count today was 0.11, hemoglobin-8.4, platelets-22.
Thank you dear friends and family for all the support I have gotten. It means more to me that I can express and I really mean that. I want to especially thank you for your prayers.
Jerry & Reta we sure miss you both & wish & pray the best for you. We end each of our days reading your blogs to see how things are progressing along for you , which in turn helps us feel closer to you both & it helps us to know how our prayers can be even more helpful with your specific needs. We love you both & are anxious on your return home so we can go have Mexican food at Allendale with you!! He He Love & prayers to you both
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ReplyDeleteHey Jerry and Reta. Sorry i haven't sent you any msgs. I got totally confused on your text msg Jerry, when you said you were sending me the blog address. I have been waiting for you to text it to me. I just found it in my email. I'm an idiot. Sorry.... I have been keeping up thru Kevin though. I want you to know that I am praying for you and Reta every day. You guys have to come home soon you have to hear Bentley say "Pappaw" to Kevin. It is so funny. I'm going to try and get it on tape. Love you guys.
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ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing you both again soon. Thinking of you and praying for you both. Love you,
Gary & Joanie
Jerry and Reta, We have been following along. It sounds like quite a routine for you day in and day out seven days a week. I'm so sorry that you are having to go through all of this. Thanks for keeping us posted. Sending positive thoughts your way! Angela and Gordon (and Harley, too)
ReplyDeleteDad...looking forward to your return. Praying that your days are better as they seem as they would be very tiring. I read your postings and also get updates from Shawn as well. I had the site saved in my email. Shawn and I continue to say prayers for both you and Reta as we know this is hard on her as well. Love you both so much. Kevin
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