Clinic Day

8 months 25 days. My dear friend, Ken, has counted for me. It really seems a blur. Most of the things I do not wish to remember. Lots of new experiences. Lots of new medical knowledge.

I am very thankful to be here at all. Northside Hospital's oncology team has performed a miracle to get me where I am today.

But, as my blood test revealed today, it's not over.  My red blood cell count has dropped again. I actually needed a unit of blood today. But, I was below the threshold by only 1/10th of a percent. The team agreed it was safe for me to go other week with the caveat I come in if I feel anemic. I don't have any sign of anemia, and feel about 90% well. I know I am a lot weaker since I lost so much muscle mass. Other than that, I am happy.

Kent donated plateletes today.

Speaking of happy, Mom and Dad got the whole yard cleaned up and garden prepped. (Thank you!!)  I know it's too early for peppers and tomatoes, but Dad planted sugar snap peas. They will be fine if we get another frost. Mom will be back to do the serious planting and mulching. SO EXCITED! Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans, herbs and flowers. That should be enough for my first big garden.

They will be back tomorrow.  What else can't I do???

Happy thought: