Today's been a pretty good day for Linda...yesterday she was moaning over the fact she wasn't getting hair...and then...today she noticed eyelashes...1/16th of an inch...and a slight fuzz on top of her head....it's a start!
Linda did 2.4 miles per hour for 20 minutes on the treadmill...and some hot tub time as a reward. Tonight we're going out to dinner...celebrating the week.
This weekend will be getting warmer....so a lot of pool time....no chores to do..no business to do...just kick back and enjoy! That's what we like about Florida.
Dave
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Thursday Evening...Florida Time...February 29th, 2008
Linda and I went shopping today and completed some chores as it was relatively cool again today....tomorrow it's supposed to warm up again. We cannot believe the clothing deals in Florida once again...the stores dump their stuff when they bring the new seasonal clothing in.....so the prices are great....prices we would not see in Oregon (Columbia, Nike, etc.).
Linda continues to improve...worn out a bit tonight as we also worked out again today...she is on her way...the cough still being a concern....tomorrow we will take it easy in the sun with an afternoon workout.
We have put together a proposal to do some Champ Car Inner Circle activities in Long Beach, including a dinner and all....we shall have to wait and see what the "powers to be" think of it....more news soon we hope.
Dave
Linda continues to improve...worn out a bit tonight as we also worked out again today...she is on her way...the cough still being a concern....tomorrow we will take it easy in the sun with an afternoon workout.
We have put together a proposal to do some Champ Car Inner Circle activities in Long Beach, including a dinner and all....we shall have to wait and see what the "powers to be" think of it....more news soon we hope.
Dave
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday Night..Florida Time....February 27th, 2008
Linda got an email from her Oncologist in Oregon regarding the Florida XRAYS she had taken....he said: "It is hard to compare the x-rays directly because of technique. The abnormalities on the x-ray are in the exact distribution as the abnormalities on the x-ray from here. They are just more prominent. At this time unless you were more symptomatic I would no concerns and would not change any thing."
The only concern Linda has though is the persistent cough...and whether that is "more symptomatic"..she had the cough when he took the preliminary x-rays before she left Oregon. So she's not sure what to think at this point. I think she will trust all is ok and let the ctscan in April be the ultimate answer.
The good news is she is feeling like the 100% she felt last Sunday...there is no doubt in her mind that the beta blocker is holding her back....once that is gone she expects to feel sooooo much better.
Today we did some business as it was cold...and we had a very nice dinner and movie at friends' home..very nice...tomorrow it is cold again and we will do chores and shopping (and sleep in late!)
Dave
The only concern Linda has though is the persistent cough...and whether that is "more symptomatic"..she had the cough when he took the preliminary x-rays before she left Oregon. So she's not sure what to think at this point. I think she will trust all is ok and let the ctscan in April be the ultimate answer.
The good news is she is feeling like the 100% she felt last Sunday...there is no doubt in her mind that the beta blocker is holding her back....once that is gone she expects to feel sooooo much better.
Today we did some business as it was cold...and we had a very nice dinner and movie at friends' home..very nice...tomorrow it is cold again and we will do chores and shopping (and sleep in late!)
Dave
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Tuesday Evening....Florida Time...February 26th, 2008
Linda's feeling 1/4 better than yesterday...1/2 of how she felt two days ago....so it's heading back in the right direction. Her cough still continues...no word yet from the doctors in Oregon...hopefully the XRAYs have/will arrive and they'll take a look and call her....I think she is quietly worrying about the cough.
What a day..started with some sun and warm...then late this afternoon.....it stormed..more than we've ever seen down here...strong winds....a lot of lightning/thunder...hard rain....and tornado warnings in effect until midnight. Tomorrow a cold front follows this storm and is in place for two days...so we head tomorrow to New Port Richey on the coast to do some business with the County...etc...etc.....a "work day".
Dave
What a day..started with some sun and warm...then late this afternoon.....it stormed..more than we've ever seen down here...strong winds....a lot of lightning/thunder...hard rain....and tornado warnings in effect until midnight. Tomorrow a cold front follows this storm and is in place for two days...so we head tomorrow to New Port Richey on the coast to do some business with the County...etc...etc.....a "work day".
Dave
Monday, February 25, 2008
Monday Late Evening...Florida Time...February 25, 2008
Not as good a day but OK...
Linda didn't feel nearly as good as yesterday...she is feeling that it has a lot to do with the heart medication she is taking...she is transitioning out of one and into another...and she feels the old one has not helped her feel better...she had to take one this morning as part of phasing out...and she thinks it's why she didn't feel as well.
So tomorrow she hopes to feel much better as she doesn't take the old medication for two more days.
Nice day today..warm...got a lot of "pool time". Tomorrow is supposed to be ok....Wednesday another small cold front moves through.
We both worked out...Linda did 20 minutes at 2 mph on the treadmill...what a champ!
Dave
Linda didn't feel nearly as good as yesterday...she is feeling that it has a lot to do with the heart medication she is taking...she is transitioning out of one and into another...and she feels the old one has not helped her feel better...she had to take one this morning as part of phasing out...and she thinks it's why she didn't feel as well.
So tomorrow she hopes to feel much better as she doesn't take the old medication for two more days.
Nice day today..warm...got a lot of "pool time". Tomorrow is supposed to be ok....Wednesday another small cold front moves through.
We both worked out...Linda did 20 minutes at 2 mph on the treadmill...what a champ!
Dave
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Sunday Evening....Florida Time....February 24th, 2008
I'm tired and have a headache behind my dehydrated eyeballs, but other than that, I felt better today than I've felt in ages.
We spent a little time by the pool, went to the gym where I did 25 minutes of treadmill and bicycle and some free weights, came home where I mixed up some chocolate chip cookies, started some bread in the bread machine, and made some chicken vegetable soup. I even took Sadie for a short walk. It felt so good to feel well enough to do all that. Hopefully, I won't pay for it tomorrow. I think a lot of my improvement is my heart behaving itself and getting the pulse down.
My cough continues to concern me, but I will just have to wait till I get back to Oregon and have my cat scan.
Tonight is a busy TV night, so we'll see how long I last. Thanks for your continuing support and prayers.
Love and gratitude.......Linda
We spent a little time by the pool, went to the gym where I did 25 minutes of treadmill and bicycle and some free weights, came home where I mixed up some chocolate chip cookies, started some bread in the bread machine, and made some chicken vegetable soup. I even took Sadie for a short walk. It felt so good to feel well enough to do all that. Hopefully, I won't pay for it tomorrow. I think a lot of my improvement is my heart behaving itself and getting the pulse down.
My cough continues to concern me, but I will just have to wait till I get back to Oregon and have my cat scan.
Tonight is a busy TV night, so we'll see how long I last. Thanks for your continuing support and prayers.
Love and gratitude.......Linda
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Saturday Late Evening...Florida Time...February 23rd, 2008
Not a bad day for Linda...the weather sucked!
Linda did ok today...some of her "old habits" are returning ...it's good to see a bit of the "old Linda" again...she is still working with her pulse and all..but things are much better in that department.
Dave
Linda did ok today...some of her "old habits" are returning ...it's good to see a bit of the "old Linda" again...she is still working with her pulse and all..but things are much better in that department.The weather here was rainy today..and major thunderstorms...the NASCAR events in California suffered today because of the weather too....glad I'm not there (and sold my tickets).
Tomorrow is supposed to be better...need more "pool time".
We're working to see if we still might do our activities in Long Beach....even though there is no more Champ Car, per se...tune in for more information on that.
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Dave
Friday, February 22, 2008
Friday Evening....Florida Time...February 22, 2008
Champ Car is no more........
Today we learned that Champ Car is "merging" into the Indy Racing League (IRL)...so it is no more. This is hard to "reckon with"...something we have worked so hard to make successful over the years. Also it hurts to see so many great folks losing their jobs today...we hope many will find new careers that fit their needs....thank you Champ Car for some exciting years.....
One part of us says "let's see what's out there and where we can fit in"...the other side says "maybe it's time to rest a bit and see what life brings us"...whatever it is, it will be what's best for both of us.
Hey...a sunny day today.....nice and warm too.....had to go to the airport to pick up our neighbor and family....and then "pool time".
Linda is feeling better each day..it is great to see a smile on her face....she is still a ways from getting back on top but each day is a bit better. Linda feels for the folks working their hearts out at Champ Car....she also feels for the fans.....many of which have been her supporters from day 1 of her cancer....and she thanks each and every one for their support.
Someone asked about the Portland race....it is gone....(dang).
Dave
Today we learned that Champ Car is "merging" into the Indy Racing League (IRL)...so it is no more. This is hard to "reckon with"...something we have worked so hard to make successful over the years. Also it hurts to see so many great folks losing their jobs today...we hope many will find new careers that fit their needs....thank you Champ Car for some exciting years.....
One part of us says "let's see what's out there and where we can fit in"...the other side says "maybe it's time to rest a bit and see what life brings us"...whatever it is, it will be what's best for both of us.
Hey...a sunny day today.....nice and warm too.....had to go to the airport to pick up our neighbor and family....and then "pool time".
Linda is feeling better each day..it is great to see a smile on her face....she is still a ways from getting back on top but each day is a bit better. Linda feels for the folks working their hearts out at Champ Car....she also feels for the fans.....many of which have been her supporters from day 1 of her cancer....and she thanks each and every one for their support.
Someone asked about the Portland race....it is gone....(dang).
Dave
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Thursday evening..Florida Time...Febuary 21, 2008
Today was much like yesterday.....
Lots of clouds today..sun poked through for a while..still warm...but we want sun!
Linda continues to improve...blood pulse was below 100...so good for that...she did get in the hot tub after the workout by both of us (she's still at 1.5 mph)...yesterday the hot tub was fine..today a bit hotter and Linda got a bit dizzy...she will watch that closer next time (or avoid the hot tub)...she also will get back on drinking more water.....
Tomorrow the rumor is that Champ Car will cease to exist.....we shall see.......
Dave
Lots of clouds today..sun poked through for a while..still warm...but we want sun!
Linda continues to improve...blood pulse was below 100...so good for that...she did get in the hot tub after the workout by both of us (she's still at 1.5 mph)...yesterday the hot tub was fine..today a bit hotter and Linda got a bit dizzy...she will watch that closer next time (or avoid the hot tub)...she also will get back on drinking more water.....
Tomorrow the rumor is that Champ Car will cease to exist.....we shall see.......
Dave
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday Evening....Florida Time....February 20th, 2008
Not a bad day today.....
Linda felt much better today and even worked out! (1.5 mph on the treadmill......hey, it's a start!)
Crappy weather today...supposed to be sunny with some clouds and 78 degrees...BUT...it was cloudy all day and even rained a bit...and never got to 70 degrees! Tomorrow promises to be better...we're ready for "pool time!"
We mailed all the test results from yesterday to the Oregon Doctors and look forward to their perspectives......
Dave
Linda felt much better today and even worked out! (1.5 mph on the treadmill......hey, it's a start!)
Crappy weather today...supposed to be sunny with some clouds and 78 degrees...BUT...it was cloudy all day and even rained a bit...and never got to 70 degrees! Tomorrow promises to be better...we're ready for "pool time!"
We mailed all the test results from yesterday to the Oregon Doctors and look forward to their perspectives......
Dave
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday Evening...Florida Time...February 19th, 2008
Some new news......
Linda called her Internist today regarding her heart rate and all...she was told to go to an Urgent Care and get an EKG.....so off we went....
When we got to the Urgent Care...it was now a Diet Clinic...duh!
So amazingly...as we tried to figure out our next move, we went by a Doctor's Clinic.....and yes they did EKG's and all....
Linda's EKG showed a slight irregularity...in the "Q wave" (whatever that is)..but most likely was due to the medication she was taking...the doctor wanted to phase her off the medication she was taking and go back on the Toporol which reduces the blood pulse and all...so she plans on doing that and faxed everything to her Internist in Oregon to look at.
While at the Clinic Linda had another XRay done of her lungs as she still has the cough...the doctor said it was the "tumors" causing it...as they still have a presence (but have been irradiated and "chemoed" and all...we are sending the XRays to the Oncol,ogist in Oregon to look at...the Doctor also prescribed cough syrup for the cough.....
So maybe we are moving ahead..as Linda says..if she could get rid of the cough and the elevated heart rate, she might start feeling better....so today we took some "first steps" to make that happen.
Dave
Linda called her Internist today regarding her heart rate and all...she was told to go to an Urgent Care and get an EKG.....so off we went....
When we got to the Urgent Care...it was now a Diet Clinic...duh!
So amazingly...as we tried to figure out our next move, we went by a Doctor's Clinic.....and yes they did EKG's and all....
Linda's EKG showed a slight irregularity...in the "Q wave" (whatever that is)..but most likely was due to the medication she was taking...the doctor wanted to phase her off the medication she was taking and go back on the Toporol which reduces the blood pulse and all...so she plans on doing that and faxed everything to her Internist in Oregon to look at.
While at the Clinic Linda had another XRay done of her lungs as she still has the cough...the doctor said it was the "tumors" causing it...as they still have a presence (but have been irradiated and "chemoed" and all...we are sending the XRays to the Oncol,ogist in Oregon to look at...the Doctor also prescribed cough syrup for the cough.....
So maybe we are moving ahead..as Linda says..if she could get rid of the cough and the elevated heart rate, she might start feeling better....so today we took some "first steps" to make that happen.
Dave
Monday, February 18, 2008
Monday Evening....Florida Time...February 18th, 2008
Linda is calling her physician tomorrow as her pulse is high....still...and she has to stay inactive to keep it down....and she has followed the directions she continues to receive...so tomorrow she's going to be a bit more persistant...enough is enough.
Her eyeballs have yet to recognize the enhanced humidity in Florida which was to offer the miracle cure..so a call is going to the eye doctor tomorrow also.....
The good news is Linda is feeling well enough to start standing up for herself!
Some shots from the trip to the Daytona 500 yesterday including a visit with A.J. which some folks will appreciate (a driver once in the Champ Car series now in NASCAR with Red Bull).
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Dave
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Sunday Night Late...February 17th
First time Linda has spent the day alone in over 7 months......and she did quite well....Mick and I left before 5 am for Daytona....and got back just before midnight....guess who was "waiting up".....and had done pretty good....
Saw A.J. and talked to him today.....even though he didn't get to race.....J.V. wasn't around...hear he lost his ride already....
Dave
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Saturday Evening..Florida Time...February 16th, 2008
Tomorrow....4 am up...5 am head to Daytona....Daytona 500
Today 83 degrees..sunny!
Dave
Friday, February 15, 2008
Friday Evening...Florida Time...February 15th, 2008
What a day...it was sunshine and 78 degrees.....all day....
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thursday Evening...Florida Time....February 14th, 2008
Happy Valentines day to you all everyone!Dave and Linda
ps...She ate three (3) tacos tonight..a new world's record! (ooppss...she just said she ate one and then got another...I thought she was really into something there...she said: "I only eat two (2) when I'm healthy!".....I stand corrected..thought this was something big!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Wednesday Evening..Florida Time...February 13, 2008
Day 1 of Healing...post chemo ....
Linda did ok today....slept until 11 am...short trip out...I did some grocery shopping and all....she's very tired....the fatigue factor.....
Tomorrow isn't supposed to be very good weather...Friday it gets much better...Mick arrives from Seattle so we can get ready of the Daytona 500.
Linda and I decided that for the first time since this all started in June, we are going to do the blog on a more irregular schedule instead of every day..there just isn't enough to print....it will be.... got up.. went to pool..took a nap..took a dip..came home..took a nap...went to bed. Anyway we will report in once or twice a week...and if we haven't written anything new you can always leave a comment (or two) on the blog for her to read.
Dave
ps....we want a Champ Car season.....I'm getting soooo many emails wanting a season..let's just do it and have one...we promise to work harder!
Linda did ok today....slept until 11 am...short trip out...I did some grocery shopping and all....she's very tired....the fatigue factor.....
Tomorrow isn't supposed to be very good weather...Friday it gets much better...Mick arrives from Seattle so we can get ready of the Daytona 500.
Linda and I decided that for the first time since this all started in June, we are going to do the blog on a more irregular schedule instead of every day..there just isn't enough to print....it will be.... got up.. went to pool..took a nap..took a dip..came home..took a nap...went to bed. Anyway we will report in once or twice a week...and if we haven't written anything new you can always leave a comment (or two) on the blog for her to read.
Dave
ps....we want a Champ Car season.....I'm getting soooo many emails wanting a season..let's just do it and have one...we promise to work harder!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday Evening...Florida Time...February 12th, 2008
Day 21 of 21 Days...we made it!
A long...long.....long day....and Linda survived it....her comment was "this chemo has really kicked my butt!".....she was a trooper...but got very tired. We had to get up at 3:30 am Pacific Time and flew...and flew...and flew....rough weather and all.
Linda is so glad to be here....is it warm and sunny.....NO!...it is raining cats and dogs...not cold but wet...wet...wet.....I think we will sleep of three days and then look outside again.
Champ Car is still in business today....we are so excited....everyday we hold our breathe....we want so much for our friends in Champ Car to still have jobs and all...so we are praying and all...hang in there.
Anyway Miss Linda is curled up on the couch with Sadie the Ladie..she says "HI!"
Dave
A long...long.....long day....and Linda survived it....her comment was "this chemo has really kicked my butt!".....she was a trooper...but got very tired. We had to get up at 3:30 am Pacific Time and flew...and flew...and flew....rough weather and all.
Linda is so glad to be here....is it warm and sunny.....NO!...it is raining cats and dogs...not cold but wet...wet...wet.....I think we will sleep of three days and then look outside again.
Champ Car is still in business today....we are so excited....everyday we hold our breathe....we want so much for our friends in Champ Car to still have jobs and all...so we are praying and all...hang in there.
Anyway Miss Linda is curled up on the couch with Sadie the Ladie..she says "HI!"
Dave
Monday, February 11, 2008
Monday Evening...February 11th, 2008
Day 20 of 21 Days......Linda is here:
It's past my bedtime since we have to get up at 3:30 am, but I promised Dave I would do the blog tonight. I'm dreading the long day tomorrow, but I'm anxious to be in Florida.
Today was an easy day over the pass. No snow on the roads or anything. We had rented a car to drive over which was a Prius. We got 55 mph so it shouldn't cost us much to refill in the morning.
We had dinner with daughter Janine and son Jim and wife tonight. We celebrated Janine's birthday which is this Saturday. It will be hard to say goodbye to the kids for two months. They've been such a support for me.
Love and Gratitude......Linda
It's past my bedtime since we have to get up at 3:30 am, but I promised Dave I would do the blog tonight. I'm dreading the long day tomorrow, but I'm anxious to be in Florida.
Today was an easy day over the pass. No snow on the roads or anything. We had rented a car to drive over which was a Prius. We got 55 mph so it shouldn't cost us much to refill in the morning.
We had dinner with daughter Janine and son Jim and wife tonight. We celebrated Janine's birthday which is this Saturday. It will be hard to say goodbye to the kids for two months. They've been such a support for me.
Love and Gratitude......Linda
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Sunday Evening....February 10th, 2008
Day 19 of 21 Days...a busy day....
Today was a day of identifying what needed to go to Florida...packing and some cleaning (we hate to come back to a messy home). Linda did pretty good..stayed busy but took plenty of "rest stops"....of course we had to take a long break during the Daytona qualifying.....
I think Linda is getting better...many of the chemo side effects are behind her..although the fatigue will surely take a few months to disappear...as long as she paces herself, things should continue to improve.
We got some calls today from Champ Car "insiders" and fans...Linda was particularly excited about the fan calls as her dream was to see all the fans again in Long Beach and personally thank them for their kind words and prayers...it seems like a reality that our program might no longer exist as Champ Car looks like it might be gone. If this is true, we are very sad as we were working hard on creating another year of great dinners and tours and forums for fans. As to the why, we are being told the truth will be coming out shortly as to what will happen and why.....but whatever it is, we gave 100%...and dearly loved the work and the people we have been blessed to work with....who knows, an opportunity might present itself another day...enough said.
Tomorrow we get on the road...heading to Portland to do an early flight Tuesday to Florida and our home there.Tomorrow night Linda will be doing the BLOG..don't miss it....
Dave
Today was a day of identifying what needed to go to Florida...packing and some cleaning (we hate to come back to a messy home). Linda did pretty good..stayed busy but took plenty of "rest stops"....of course we had to take a long break during the Daytona qualifying.....
I think Linda is getting better...many of the chemo side effects are behind her..although the fatigue will surely take a few months to disappear...as long as she paces herself, things should continue to improve.
We got some calls today from Champ Car "insiders" and fans...Linda was particularly excited about the fan calls as her dream was to see all the fans again in Long Beach and personally thank them for their kind words and prayers...it seems like a reality that our program might no longer exist as Champ Car looks like it might be gone. If this is true, we are very sad as we were working hard on creating another year of great dinners and tours and forums for fans. As to the why, we are being told the truth will be coming out shortly as to what will happen and why.....but whatever it is, we gave 100%...and dearly loved the work and the people we have been blessed to work with....who knows, an opportunity might present itself another day...enough said.
Tomorrow we get on the road...heading to Portland to do an early flight Tuesday to Florida and our home there.Tomorrow night Linda will be doing the BLOG..don't miss it....
Dave
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Saturday Evening....February 9th, 2008
Day 18 of 21 Days....3 days to sunshine!
Linda had a "depressing" day...her emotions were always floating right near the surface...she cannot identify a specific reason for it..it happens once in a while....we think it is the length and the depth and the magnitude of what she's been up against. Sometimes this all "sneaks" up on her....it's a time for her to be gentle with herself...and for me to be gentle (er) with her too. Of course, making her watch all the NASCAR stuff today at Daytona most likely was the underlying cause (just kidding).
I'll be at the Daytona 500 race next weekend....Linda gave up her ticket to brother Mick....last year she gave it up to brother Darron....you'd think she doesn't care about not going (it's true.....she's an open wheel ONLY fan).
Tomorrow is our last day at home for two months...so it'll be a day of packing and all...and a bit of final cleaning. Monday morning we pick up our car rental and head to Portland for a very early Tuesday am flight.
Dave
Linda had a "depressing" day...her emotions were always floating right near the surface...she cannot identify a specific reason for it..it happens once in a while....we think it is the length and the depth and the magnitude of what she's been up against. Sometimes this all "sneaks" up on her....it's a time for her to be gentle with herself...and for me to be gentle (er) with her too. Of course, making her watch all the NASCAR stuff today at Daytona most likely was the underlying cause (just kidding).
I'll be at the Daytona 500 race next weekend....Linda gave up her ticket to brother Mick....last year she gave it up to brother Darron....you'd think she doesn't care about not going (it's true.....she's an open wheel ONLY fan).
Tomorrow is our last day at home for two months...so it'll be a day of packing and all...and a bit of final cleaning. Monday morning we pick up our car rental and head to Portland for a very early Tuesday am flight.
Dave
Friday, February 8, 2008
Friday Evening....February 8th, 2008
Day 17 of 21 Days....Linda's "getting there"....."slowly".....
Not much new to report today....no major things happened..pretty much low key day....Linda is still moving forward in "small increments"....that's good news, if you will. Her eyes continue to bother her and she's hoping a "change in climate" will help..as the doctor indicated it would.
Two more days and we head north for the airport.....we're getting emails from sunny Florida telling us the weather is nice...can't wait.
We're also getting emails regarding Champ Car...lots of rumors adrift...we are only going on what we were told recently "business as usual".....we are working on the fan dinners, tours and all...getting ready for another great program for the fans......
Dave
Not much new to report today....no major things happened..pretty much low key day....Linda is still moving forward in "small increments"....that's good news, if you will. Her eyes continue to bother her and she's hoping a "change in climate" will help..as the doctor indicated it would.
Two more days and we head north for the airport.....we're getting emails from sunny Florida telling us the weather is nice...can't wait.
We're also getting emails regarding Champ Car...lots of rumors adrift...we are only going on what we were told recently "business as usual".....we are working on the fan dinners, tours and all...getting ready for another great program for the fans......
Dave
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Thursday Evening....February 7th, 2008
Day 16 of 21 Days...a "touch bit" better day.....
You can always tell when Linda is feeling a "touch bit" better......she gets tasky! And today was a day when she was in the office "going after it". BUT.....she missed her office chair (it's on rollers) at one moment as she was in her "taskiness"...and fell....hitting her tailbone...she survived it but recognized she needed to be more careful as she gets her energy back...and not rush things....a "hard" lesson.
Son Jeff came over for dinner and cards....."Yours truly" won both games...a first!...must be a result of my attentiveness to Linda...and now attentiveness to the cards!
Jeff and Linda (and Sadie "the Lady")
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You can always tell when Linda is feeling a "touch bit" better......she gets tasky! And today was a day when she was in the office "going after it". BUT.....she missed her office chair (it's on rollers) at one moment as she was in her "taskiness"...and fell....hitting her tailbone...she survived it but recognized she needed to be more careful as she gets her energy back...and not rush things....a "hard" lesson.
Son Jeff came over for dinner and cards....."Yours truly" won both games...a first!...must be a result of my attentiveness to Linda...and now attentiveness to the cards!
Jeff and Linda (and Sadie "the Lady")
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The winning hand (above) and the winning player (below)
3 more days and it's time to head north to fly to Florida!
Dave
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Wednesday Evening...February 6th, 2008
A "surge" in the works....."no" not in Irag....in the Wood household........
Linda has a bit if a "surge" in terms of feeling better today..a "surge" is more than a "bit" but more needed. She is still experiencing weakness when she tries to do something...she feels if her heart rate can be controlled...it is much of the problem...but we remember a lot of this heart rate stuff is "chemo" related.
We took a trip to the "eye doctor" today...he said the eyeballs continue to be "chapped" by the chemo....he inserted something into each eye which is supposed to have each eye retain more tears and thereby keep the eyeball moist...this last 5-7 days..he was excited to hear she was heading to Florida where the climate is more humid..thereby assisting the eyes......she also has some new medication to put in at night and uses eye drops multiple times per day.
That's about it..we spent a lot of the day running around doing business as we are gone next week....tonight it was off to bed early for two tired "Woodses". Tomorrow "no where we have to go"....great!
Dave
Linda has a bit if a "surge" in terms of feeling better today..a "surge" is more than a "bit" but more needed. She is still experiencing weakness when she tries to do something...she feels if her heart rate can be controlled...it is much of the problem...but we remember a lot of this heart rate stuff is "chemo" related.
We took a trip to the "eye doctor" today...he said the eyeballs continue to be "chapped" by the chemo....he inserted something into each eye which is supposed to have each eye retain more tears and thereby keep the eyeball moist...this last 5-7 days..he was excited to hear she was heading to Florida where the climate is more humid..thereby assisting the eyes......she also has some new medication to put in at night and uses eye drops multiple times per day.
That's about it..we spent a lot of the day running around doing business as we are gone next week....tonight it was off to bed early for two tired "Woodses". Tomorrow "no where we have to go"....great!
Dave
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Tuesday Evening....Super Tuesday...February 5th, 2008
Day 14 of 21 Days..Super Tuesday but she "ain't" too "super".
Linda is "sorta" stuck...like in the last cycle, there isn't any improvement...she's "stuck on a feeling"...like the song by the same name...her eyes aren't improving either.
I know if we went to the Clinic, they'd say "it's the chemo, stupid"...or "it's the chemo punies"...she's sticking it out...knowing it will be slooowwww. Tomorrow Linda goes to get her eyes checked out...that will help her a bit.
Tonight was the cancer support group..but Linda doesn't have the extra whatever it is...to go....too worn out...
Anyway...it's about patience and time....and thanks for the "comments"...Linda read all again today!
Dave
Linda is "sorta" stuck...like in the last cycle, there isn't any improvement...she's "stuck on a feeling"...like the song by the same name...her eyes aren't improving either.
I know if we went to the Clinic, they'd say "it's the chemo, stupid"...or "it's the chemo punies"...she's sticking it out...knowing it will be slooowwww. Tomorrow Linda goes to get her eyes checked out...that will help her a bit.
Tonight was the cancer support group..but Linda doesn't have the extra whatever it is...to go....too worn out...
Anyway...it's about patience and time....and thanks for the "comments"...Linda read all again today!
Dave
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday Evening......February 4th, 2008
Day 13 of 21 days.....a "stuck" day......
Linda didn't feel any improvement today and it affected her emotionally.....she wants so much to be better...and it will take time.....but emotionally it is tough on her.....having no doctor visits or workshops or the such to attend today was both a blessing and perhaps a curse....this being not busy sometimes sets Linda up with too much time on her hands and allows saddness to come up. That is one reason why the comments in the BLOG are so important as she reads them religiously...9 last night!
The eyes are feeling not so good again....so Linda has a meeting with the Opthalomologist again on Wednesday...she felt improvement for a while but things went back to worse....
Anyway the weather is supposed to start warming a bit....hopefully the trip to the airport next week will be a "non event"....the snow has been so tough on travel and road closures and avalanches and all.
Dave
Linda didn't feel any improvement today and it affected her emotionally.....she wants so much to be better...and it will take time.....but emotionally it is tough on her.....having no doctor visits or workshops or the such to attend today was both a blessing and perhaps a curse....this being not busy sometimes sets Linda up with too much time on her hands and allows saddness to come up. That is one reason why the comments in the BLOG are so important as she reads them religiously...9 last night!
The eyes are feeling not so good again....so Linda has a meeting with the Opthalomologist again on Wednesday...she felt improvement for a while but things went back to worse....
Anyway the weather is supposed to start warming a bit....hopefully the trip to the airport next week will be a "non event"....the snow has been so tough on travel and road closures and avalanches and all.
Dave
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Sunday Evening..Super Bowl...February 3, 2008
Day 12 of 21 Days...Another "bit better day"...here's the "star" to relate the details:
Dave is excited. His Giants won! I didn't really care, so I didn't get too wound up.
It snowed again off and on all day. I'm ready for a break from it and don't want to have a problem in a week when we have to get over the pass to fly to Florida. Boy, am I ready for that sun!
I did feel better today. I don't feel so emotional which really helps and I'm less weak than a couple days ago, too. The nice thing about it now is that I know there's no reason for me to go backward, so each day forward, I should just keep feeling better. For a while I was worried I wouldn't have the energy to pack for the trip and would need a wheelchair at the airport, but I just may make it on my own after all.
Thanks for all the great comments. You guys bring me to tears (happy ones) with all your supportive comments. We're almost at the end!
Love and gratitude.....Linda
Dave is excited. His Giants won! I didn't really care, so I didn't get too wound up.
It snowed again off and on all day. I'm ready for a break from it and don't want to have a problem in a week when we have to get over the pass to fly to Florida. Boy, am I ready for that sun!
I did feel better today. I don't feel so emotional which really helps and I'm less weak than a couple days ago, too. The nice thing about it now is that I know there's no reason for me to go backward, so each day forward, I should just keep feeling better. For a while I was worried I wouldn't have the energy to pack for the trip and would need a wheelchair at the airport, but I just may make it on my own after all.
Thanks for all the great comments. You guys bring me to tears (happy ones) with all your supportive comments. We're almost at the end!
Love and gratitude.....Linda
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Saturday Evening....February 2nd, 2008
Day 11 of 21 Days..........a "little bit better".....
Linda felt pretty bad again starting the day.....her blood pressure was down....so it was "drink water" and "eat small but frequently"...so by the end of the day Linda admits to feeling a bit better....hopefully tomorrow will continue with the "bit betters". We continue to watch the blood pressure to prevent dizziness and a repeat of a bad situation a few weeks ago.
It snowed all day...so we did what we said we were going to do: "hunker down"....
Dave
Linda felt pretty bad again starting the day.....her blood pressure was down....so it was "drink water" and "eat small but frequently"...so by the end of the day Linda admits to feeling a bit better....hopefully tomorrow will continue with the "bit betters". We continue to watch the blood pressure to prevent dizziness and a repeat of a bad situation a few weeks ago.
It snowed all day...so we did what we said we were going to do: "hunker down"....
Dave
Friday, February 1, 2008
Friday Evening....February 1, 2008
Day 10 of 21 Days....if my "numbers" are good..why do I feel so bad?...it's the "chemo" dear........
Linda went to the Clinic today and got her mid-cycle checkup...her numbers are really pretty good (blood counts, etc).....but she feels like C-R-A-P! Nurse Practitioner Susie repeated herself again by saying (for the 100th time)...it's the C-H-E-M-O!.....anyway Linda feels pretty much exhausted...it is the fatique taking its toll. Linda did 2000 ml of liquid by infusion to try to "bulk up" for the weekend.
Not much else happened today as everything is "weathered" and cancelled....
This weekend we are going to "hunker down" and do a lot of nothing....watch the Super Bowl of course...actually next week is going to be somewhat quiet..not many trips to Bend as in past weeks....we must be doing something better......
Dave
Linda went to the Clinic today and got her mid-cycle checkup...her numbers are really pretty good (blood counts, etc).....but she feels like C-R-A-P! Nurse Practitioner Susie repeated herself again by saying (for the 100th time)...it's the C-H-E-M-O!.....anyway Linda feels pretty much exhausted...it is the fatique taking its toll. Linda did 2000 ml of liquid by infusion to try to "bulk up" for the weekend.
Not much else happened today as everything is "weathered" and cancelled....
This weekend we are going to "hunker down" and do a lot of nothing....watch the Super Bowl of course...actually next week is going to be somewhat quiet..not many trips to Bend as in past weeks....we must be doing something better......
Dave
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