April 2018

I'm behind on my blog, so this might be a big jumbled up and not necessarily in chronological order!

I've now had 3 of the AC Chemo Cancer Treatments and have done well.  My hair is gone - it started falling out in clumps, so I had it shaved and started wearing my wig (occasionally).  I've had lots of compliments on the wig and people think I look younger - did I look old with brown hair?????  ha ha

Treatment #2 went a little better than #1 and #3 went better than #2 - less nausea because of more nausea medicine.  A little more bone pain with #3 but manageable.  I have been blessed.

Ron took a vacation day, and we went to OP on 4/16 to spend the day with Peyton and Garrison while they were out of school - lucky grandparents!  We had fun playing board games, doing crafts and playing outside.  Peyton volunteered to do her piano practicing and wanted me to sit and listen to her play - I usually have to beg!  Peyton was very attentive to me, as I wasn't feeling tops - always asking what she could get for me, etc.  Ron played outside with them while I had a 45 minute rest which was nice.  When Amanda came home, we all had chicken noodle soup for a quick dinner so we could visit with her a bit.  All in all, a good day.

We went to OP to see the Todds and watch Garrison play soccer on Saturday, 4/28.  It was only 5 days after my treatment, so I was still a big nauseous and fatigued, but we had a great time, and I'm glad we went.   Garrison scored 6 goals - he was on fire.  I played a game with Peyton - Ron played a game with Garrison.  All 6 of us went to Olive Garden for a yummy lunch.  Rested when I got home.

Mary's brother-in-law, Elizabeth Underwood's husband, Steve, passed away on Friday.  So sad - he was only 52.  Our sympathies to their family.

One of the pictures is of the peonies Amanda transplanted at her home from Mom's bushes at 810 - they are looking great this year.  Mine are up but not nearly as full.  She must have a green thumb.  Nice to have them as memories from 810.

There's a picture of Garrison climbing the tree in their back yard - the little monkey.  And - he was able to get down by himself too.  Peyton and her friend, Isabella, are roasting marshmallows for s'mores - a beautiful Saturday to do outdoor things.

3 Chemo Treatments down - 5 to go - I'm hoping for a good, feeling better week - usually I feel better the week after treatment before I start over again.  God is good, and we are blessed.

1st Chemo Treatment and EASTER 2018

On Tuesday, Ron and I were at St. Luke's East for my first chemo treatment at 8:15 a.m.   I saw the doctor first and then had blood work and then the actual chemo treatment - two different medicines.  We were there 5 hours.  It went well, just time consuming.  I was feeling pretty good afterward, so we stopped at Longhorn Steak House for a late lunch of steak and baked potato - it tasted good.

I felt pretty good on Wednesday.  Thursday was the day that wasn't the best.  Nauseous and constipated and very tired, but I survived.  Not feeling tops on Friday either, but manageable.

On Saturday, we had our Mintun/Arthur/Todd Easter celebration 2018.  Mark, Mary, Chad, Amanda, Peyton and Garrison all arrived around 10:30 a.m. and the fun began.  The kids opened their Easter baskets and had an egg hunt with the plastic eggs in the house.  Garrison crawled up on Baby Mark's lap first thing and both kids enjoyed playing with play dough with Aunt Mary.

We had a lower key meal, mostly snack foods for lunch.  Mary brought delicious deviled eggs and a veggie tray - it worked out fine.  After lunch, Grandpa hid the hardboiled eggs outside for the kids - 3 times.  It was a bit chilly but not bad.  It was nice to be outside.  What a fun, family day.

Easter Sunday, we did not go to church because of the crowd and germs, but we listened on the radio.  Had a slow day.

I am very pleased how my body reacted to t he first chemo treatment - I hope the rest of them go as well.  We are blessed.