March 17 - THE STORY --- So., Yes, I am hooked up to IV's 24/7. There's always fluid but then all kinds of different bags for this and that, off and on, throughout 24 hours. Picture this: your "pole" is always with you and will likely be for a while. So, I thought I'd name her, "Jane." Huh? That was my mom's middle name; and who better to be at your side than your mom.
If I am getting IV's all the time, I'm peeing all the time, right. Thus my "lemonade stand" is in. The bathroom. They,... of course, measure everything. Sometimes the urge can be rather important. Does the Johnson make it to the lemonade stand in time every time. Happily, pretty much, mostly, yes.
But, here's the key. Jane has a power cable and tubing to me. There's an extension cord running from the wall to charge my gadgets. And, there's the TV remote-bed gizmo-nurse call dohicky , I always make sure those things are lined up so not to tangle when a quickie trip is needed. How fun what becomes important.
First the update And then the story. I am right where I should be: just enough hemoglobin, RBC and other goodies to be OK. I've been up a wee bit more today and can hack 1 Ensure plus 3 bites of. PBJ instead of one. Dawn is here both morning and after work and she's the only visitor. Nobody is in my room without gloves and mask. I expect to have another Bone Marrow Biopsy on Thursday and that will give us hard information on where I am really at.
This morning I was... reflecting on how my friends have responded with text messages, offers to help, love, and prayers, dozens of cards. I have to say that I am both embarrassed and truly humbled. I told Dawn that this morning. She said, Yeah. And, what would you be doing?" OK...at least the same or more. So I get it.
First the update And then the story. I am right where I should be: just enough hemoglobin, RBC and other goodies to be OK. I've been up a wee bit more today and can hack 1 Ensure plus 3 bites of. PBJ instead of one. Dawn is here both morning and after work and she's the only visitor. Nobody is in my room without gloves and mask. I expect to have another Bone Marrow Biopsy on Thursday and that will give us hard information on where I am really at.
This morning I was... reflecting on how my friends have responded with text messages, offers to help, love, and prayers, dozens of cards. I have to say that I am both embarrassed and truly humbled. I told Dawn that this morning. She said, Yeah. And, what would you be doing?" OK...at least the same or more. So I get it.
My family prays and loves me' sends me all kinds of notes.. My Sun. City family is a "family" that we did not expect when we moved here but is beyond measure of love, encouragement, caring and prayer. It's not luck. God's plans are often way ahead of ours.
I read all your comments and love you all. Bob
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