Friday, July 04, 2008
Needless to say, my Fourth is a little quiet. I had blood work done yesterday to see if chemo can go as scheduled on Monday. We went to Providence Everett for the blood draw because it is closer and then they sent the results to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. My chemo will go as scheduled Monday but I am terribly anemic which I have been since the beginning of all of this which is one of the symptoms that has made me feel lousy and weak. So, SCCA called me and we ended up driving into Seattle after all for more blood work so they could cross type and match everything. Tomorrow, Saturday, I will go in for a transfusion. Hopefully, this will make me feel stronger through this second round of chemo.
Anyway, my puppy Apolo hates fireworks and we had a terrific thunder and lightening storm the night before last. Between both of these things, he has decided that the laundry room no longer makes him feel safe. Every night, he now whines to go downstairs to our rec room. Probably, he hears and sees less down there. I don't know--the room is still full of windows like a sun room but at least he is sleeping happily now.
Yesterday was an extremely low tide. Dave and Lucas walked down to our beach and dug a bunch of clams. Clams or chowder sound terrible to me right now so my request for dinner was French toast. Dave steamed a bunch of clams and then made a pot of chowder which both he and Lucas ate. Kaley was actually in downtown Seattle with a friend for dinner. But they did fix me French toast and not only did they enjoy their clams, they also ate French toast along with me. You know what? Even typing this is about to make me barf. Kaley was horrified when she got home and realized the menu of the evening was clams and French toast.
My Mom has returned to Montana. It was nice to have her here. Times like this you still need your Mommy---especially since she is a cancer survivor. She will be back again for another of my chemo's.
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Happy Birthday to our Nation! Janet we had a bike parade in our little Seawatch neighborhood thanks to the energetic coordiantion of one of the moms. It couldn't have been more perfect with about a dozen kids dressed in red white and blue on decorated bikes, trikes and in strollers. Our neighbor's daughter played the star spangled banner on the flute as all of us put our hands on our hearts to salute the flag behind her. There was a sno cone machine, windmills, patriotic tatoos and all the neighborhood dogs joined us. Neighbors from all geneological backgrounds and parts of the country gathered to catch up on what is happening with each of us. It is a perfect celebration! God Bless Our ancestors that worked very hard to come here and establish themselves in this land of the free. God Bless America! Lani
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Happy 4th to you too Janet! Hope you have warm weather, fireworks, good eats and getting stronger for your next chemo.
Thanks for keeping up the blogging to let us know how you are doing.
-Susan/Sonia
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7:06 PM
Janet me too, thanks for keeping us in touch by blogging away. I put out three small flags in my planters we drove over in the Miata, top down, to Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Miles and miles of wide open land with only cows and elk to be seen. We did a 6 mile hike out to the point and back in the swirling fog and mist. I thought of Seattle! I'm grateful to live in the time and the place I do. My personal kudos today go out to the Supreme Court, the gurantor of our Constitution and to those who choose to serve our country. Happy 4th!
OK Ted sez to tell you about the Furrminator and that Apolo needs one! It's the most amazing dog brush...he's gotten bags full of hair off Boomer, who thinks it's a personal massage. Let me know if we can get one for your puppy~
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7:26 PM
Hi Janet, I have been trying to leave comments, but Google or I keep forgetting my password. Anyway, if this one goes through, I am wondering if you could drink "smoothies." I make them in a blender, and each time they're a little different, depending upon what you put in them. They can be made with or without milk (or ice cream). I find that the best ones are made with a variety of fruits, banana to thicken and taste, and ice cubes or ice cream/cold milk. I gave them to my daughter after she had surgery, and it was one of the things she enjoyed and could keep down. Man, I haven't had homemade french toast in years. Love it. Love clams too, but as you say, the idea of a combination is somewhat alarming. My 4th was quiet too - thank goodness. My poor dog SweetBaby was so scared during the storm this last week that she couldn't sleep, so I couldn't either. The fireworks didn't scare her nearly as much after that storm, so I guess that's a good thing. Apolo is your "service dog" right now. He wants to help you get well. Good for him. Enjoy each day, and know that you are supremely loved by many. Love in Christ, Mary
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