Day Whatever of The Great Nebraskan Adventure.....the "early edition"....
Linda awoke at 5 am with the chills....another thing we have to watch with the chemo and all...then she threw up....twice ....and then...and then....We decided to abandon The Great Nebraskan Adventure and seek medical assistance....being totally uncomfortable with the nearest medical facility being 80 miles away.....so we "bailed", leaving Marlin and Joni to see the rest of Yellowstone National Park without us.
We ended up in Idaho Falls after a 107 mile drive and sought care at an Idaho Urgent Care Facility....good choice....they were wonderful....first...a blood test which showed Linda's immune system was normal...that was a "biggie" .....if it was compromised.....bad deal....and then the Doctor called the Oncologist in Oregon and talked to her (Linda's Oncologist partner on duty) and they agreed on a course of action, having diagnosed the problem as bronchitis....compounded by the fact that Linda was "run down".
So here we are ....strong meds for Linda....in a very nice RV park in Idaho Falls...waiting for Marlin and Joni to show up tomorrow...on the way to Boise for the night (279 miles).
A comment: Not a big deal how Linda got her "germs"....it could have happened many ways with the number of people she hugged and kissed in Nebraska....."It is what it is"....and now she is resting and medically checked out...and she gets a day off to sleep....we feel much better knowing what it is and that she is not in danger...and the good news is Marlin and Joni don't have to worry about her passing it on to them as we were going to ride around the Park together again....so "all is good"
Sunday, July 12, 2009
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http://www.nwfamilyrvresorts.com/bm_topborder_frameset.html (Boise Meridian RV Resort) is great, next to freeway and Boise. We have stayed there twice for extended periods and will stay again. Nice place to rest and get well. Also, PF Changs is a short drive.
Get lots of rest while you can, Linda (and you too, Dave, and hope you feel better tomorrow. It's most probably just all the running around you've done in so many days... I'm worn out following your blogs! :)
Take care, and enjoy the rest of your travels...
Jim and Swee
Whew, you accomplished alot today, even if it wasn't part of your original plan. Linda, you rest up and let the meds do their work. Dave, no pics from the Idaho Urgent Care Facility?! Okay, we will cut you some slack.....
Glad to hear that "all is good."
Marilyn
Not enough drama in Yellowstone, you have to drive 100+ miles to seek medical help?!
Lots of hydration and meds and even more sleep time should do the trick.
We love you Linda!
Mary
This is good news. That things are diagnosed and under supervision, that is. Too bad you had to miss a day of Yellowstone but sometimes we have to do what we have to do and what you have to do is rest for a moment.
Prayers to you for a comfortable night and a resumption of your wonderful adventure.
^^^^^^^^^ Um, it's supposed to tell me that I didn't put a name in the Name/URL spot before it posts it, isn't it? Apparently not. LOL!
Marjorie
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