Saturday Afternoon

Going through a really rough patch here. No energy. Been sleeping a lot. Trying to eat but not even doing that too well. Wanted to try a video this weekend, but probably won't get that done just yet. Hanging in there - that's about all I can say for this time around. Peace!

Thursday Night

I'm writing for Mark tonight. The past two days have been a little much for him. This round of chemo had more drugs than last, and the violent hiccups are here with a vengence. I stopped at the doctor's office this morning on my way to work and was assured by the nurse there that a Rx would be called in for him that would take care of the problem. Needless to say, it WASN'T. So we have another night of no sleeping because the hiccups are so bad. When we go tomorrow to have the pump removed, they're going to get a piece of my mind, although I don't have a lot to spare these days. The good news from this last visit with the doctor is that there has been no significant weight loss. For that, we are thankful.
There's a brush fire about two miles from our house here in Golden Gate Estates. We can see and smell the smoke. We're watching the news to make sure there's no shift in direction. Just what we would need - evacuate with Mark and the pump, three dogs, one cat and a crazy woman!
Love and Peace to you all! Rebecca

Tuesday Evening

Whew - what a day. Got there at 8:30 this a.m. Got home at 4:15 p.m. Two nurses short and everything took lots longer than usual. Gonna try to eat something tonight. I'm really tired but I don't want to go to sleep to early. Got my pump hooked back up. Doesn't make sleeping easy. Peace, everybody!

Memorial Day

Nice, quiet day. I'm a little down - chemo starts again tomorrow. Had something special for dinner while I can still eat pretty well. Lamb chops. Rebecca turned her nose up but she did know how to make them delicious. Watched my Yankee game. Don't ask about the score. Might not feel like entering anything for a day or two, but will get back here as soon as I can. Let everybody know how this round is going. Peace!

Sunday Afternoon

Having a good day. Yankees won and I have no hair left to worry about. Still trying to hold down food. Today, we told my Mom about my condition. She took it well (well enough). It was a very hard phone call. Peace Mark

Saturday Afternoon

My hair is falling out again. Today my Brother tells my Parents in New York about my illness. I'm glad I'm 1,500 miles away. Both my parents are sick and I didn't want to tell them until everything was known for fact. Going to try and eat, although I lost 20 pounds in 10 days. Nancy is jelious, I know : ) Happy Holidays everyone. Peace and Love to all Mark

Friday Night!

Took a day off yesterday. Just didn't feel up to it. Today, I went back to the doctor to get the "all clear" to have another round of chemo next week. He gave me thumbs up. He's adding a new medication - Erbitux - some kind of anti-body. Said there is no problem with my high hemoglobin count, so not to worry. The new medicine will probably give me a rash. Oh, the joy of chemotherapy. Am going to try adding a video on here this weekend. James graciously took the time to teach Rebecca and I how to do it. He's a pretty amazing guy, that James. Well, peace, love and NEVER GIVE UP!