Ed is scheduled to have another dose of chemo today, a wrap-up education of the daily regimen we will have at home, and he is to be discharged.
We come back Friday for a spinal tap and the first clinical chemo treatment.
The spinal tap from surgery Saturday was positive for cancer, but the percentage of bad cells was only 2% so treatment remains as first prescribed. THAT is something to be thankful for.
I think I am still in shock. I'll get home tonight and have a good cry with my friend on the phone and pick up tomorrow morning. At least I hope I can.
Day by day.
Ed looks so much better. Color has returned to his face. The blood transfusions have surely helped. The chemo is already warring against those errant cells and the counts are greatly improved. Smiles from the nursing staff!
Prednazone and Risperadone will increase his appetite, so we are praying his blood sugars will be kept down.
I am thankful we have been gradually implementing " Trim Healthy Mama " this spring, which is a no sugar diet.
We've cheated some. BUT NO MORE. :)
Ed likes Cherry Berry, so we'll have to bend the rules once in awhile...
Nuts and protein, low carb veggies, good healthy fats like coconut oil and butter. Stevia is the sweetener recommended.
It's very doable.
We can do this!
Getting the lawn mowed and other normal stuff done will be top of our list to do as we transition into our new reality. You regular readers know that life at Corgi Hollows was never dull in the first place, right?
I have only nice things to say about Children's Hospital Minneapolis. It is huge, and cheerful and comforting.
We met a steady stream of professionals yesterday, all pleasant and helpful. They have an ingenious way to play bingo with the entire patient population via the cc TV. "The Dude" is a funny guy who appears to be the hospital clown. Ed won a Bingo game right away, which meant a prize for him.
It appears that businesses send volunteers to help with patient activities regularly. Something to consider helping with in the future.
There are times when you realize how removed you've been from the world of ill when you're blessed with overall health.
This is eye-opening for me. Despite my own health woes I am realizing how truly easy it's been dealing with out patient issues! We're in for it now!
Pray for us. My prayer, with my recent study of worship, is that God be glorified in this whole thing. I don't know how that will be. I just want you to pray that for us.
We must live the appointed days! Our God is gracious and merciful. Our God is LOVE.
No worries, no anxiety. We are called to trust. Can we do it? Only with supernatural strength.
Ed's been watching alien super hero movies here at the hospital. Demons and devils...how truly powerless the devil is really, to those who belong to Jesus. Our God is the one who saves. The ONLY one who saves. We can trust him, especially in this.
Ed will love visitors at home. This month will be long. He will have virtually no immune system, so please be healthy when you come!! ...Just these first months, for sure.
He's looking forward to seeing his cats, and the dogs are looking forward to seeing him. Margaret says they aren't eating. :(
They know.
We come back Friday for a spinal tap and the first clinical chemo treatment.
The spinal tap from surgery Saturday was positive for cancer, but the percentage of bad cells was only 2% so treatment remains as first prescribed. THAT is something to be thankful for.
I think I am still in shock. I'll get home tonight and have a good cry with my friend on the phone and pick up tomorrow morning. At least I hope I can.
Day by day.
Ed looks so much better. Color has returned to his face. The blood transfusions have surely helped. The chemo is already warring against those errant cells and the counts are greatly improved. Smiles from the nursing staff!
Prednazone and Risperadone will increase his appetite, so we are praying his blood sugars will be kept down.
I am thankful we have been gradually implementing " Trim Healthy Mama " this spring, which is a no sugar diet.
We've cheated some. BUT NO MORE. :)
Ed likes Cherry Berry, so we'll have to bend the rules once in awhile...
Nuts and protein, low carb veggies, good healthy fats like coconut oil and butter. Stevia is the sweetener recommended.
It's very doable.
We can do this!
Getting the lawn mowed and other normal stuff done will be top of our list to do as we transition into our new reality. You regular readers know that life at Corgi Hollows was never dull in the first place, right?
I have only nice things to say about Children's Hospital Minneapolis. It is huge, and cheerful and comforting.
We met a steady stream of professionals yesterday, all pleasant and helpful. They have an ingenious way to play bingo with the entire patient population via the cc TV. "The Dude" is a funny guy who appears to be the hospital clown. Ed won a Bingo game right away, which meant a prize for him.
It appears that businesses send volunteers to help with patient activities regularly. Something to consider helping with in the future.
There are times when you realize how removed you've been from the world of ill when you're blessed with overall health.
This is eye-opening for me. Despite my own health woes I am realizing how truly easy it's been dealing with out patient issues! We're in for it now!
Pray for us. My prayer, with my recent study of worship, is that God be glorified in this whole thing. I don't know how that will be. I just want you to pray that for us.
We must live the appointed days! Our God is gracious and merciful. Our God is LOVE.
No worries, no anxiety. We are called to trust. Can we do it? Only with supernatural strength.
Ed's been watching alien super hero movies here at the hospital. Demons and devils...how truly powerless the devil is really, to those who belong to Jesus. Our God is the one who saves. The ONLY one who saves. We can trust him, especially in this.
Ed will love visitors at home. This month will be long. He will have virtually no immune system, so please be healthy when you come!! ...Just these first months, for sure.
He's looking forward to seeing his cats, and the dogs are looking forward to seeing him. Margaret says they aren't eating. :(
They know.
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