We arrive this am at the Oncologists office and infusion center...Linda's doctor is on vacation....so another Oncologist was covering..everything went well until we sat and sat and sat in an exam room....the short story.....the temporary nurse forgot to give Linda's file to the Oncologist..and everyone else thought she was up in the infusion room...anyway after two hours (and "yes" we did ask what was going on)....Linda saw the Oncologist...so we were already much time behind in the day....as this was the big chemo day as it was....
The blood cell counts were stable....and Linda could receive her full treatment. Up the stairs she went and started the all day project. She did have trouble with one of the infusions....one that has given her trouble before.....it can be very painful going in.....burns severely.....so they slow it down and add more saline solution....
Linda dreamt two nights ago about a custom quilt for the infusion room..after having made two for the last time she was there...but this one was special..so all day yesterday Miss Wood made the "magical" quilt....see it below..she wanted to be the first to use it in the infusion room and then donated it....
Did we make it...yup...10 minutes to 5 pm..enough time to race over and pick up the motorhome which was in for the repairs...which turned out to be a minor problem....
What now....rest..rest...rest...plenty of water...plenty of water...plenty of water.
Oh, I forgot..because of the scan before the next round of chemo (round 4) and the return of the regular oncologist, things will be delayed for an additional 3 days after the 3rd cycle..which means we can stay in Florida for an extra 3 days if flights can be arranged...might not seem like much...BUT it is a BIG deal to us. .
6 comments:
Wow, Linda... that quilt is beautiful! :)
Glad things went well yesterday. Hope things continue that way this weekend... relax and enjoy some of the 12 Hours of Sebring race. :) I can't wait...
Hope you can work out your flight plans to stay an extra few days down in sunny FL... you deserve it.
Take care,
Jim and Swee
Beautiful woman....beautiful quilt. Good to hear that you will be able to stay longer in Florida. We are leaving for Hawaii in a few days and I am not sure how often I will be able to check in on the blog. You know you two are as addictive as...Facebook.
Time to rest, rest, rest and have plenty of fluids. Thinking of you every day.
Marilyn
Now that I'm taking a quilt-making class, I find myself analyzing all that I see. So, did you piece the heart or buy material that gives the piecing look? It would be a major challenge for me to sew together anything that was of odd sizes like the pieces of the heart. And then you appliqued the heart?? I don't know how to bind yet so that impresses me, too. It is beautiful and special not only to you but to others who will be using it.
Have a good weekend.
Love and hugs,
Ruth Ann
As an ex home ec teacher, I examined that quilt quite closely, and would give you an A+! It is lovely. I knew you did great work, your brother and sister-in-law brag just a little, but now I am a true believer. I have always loved quilts, but have not taken the time to learn. I plan to do that in my retirement (if it ever comes)
What a wonderful quilt! To think it came to you in a dream. How cool! I'm certain it will be appreciated by all who feel it's warmth.
Glad you made it through the day okay. 3 extra days in Florida! How exciting!!! Hope you can work it out.
Love to you both, as always.
You are amazing! The quilt is beautiful and so are you. Much love and kisses to you, Auntie.
Jen
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