Thursday, May 21st/ Ascension Day

esday morning John took me to the lab first and then to the Dr. He seemed pleased with my progress. Rather than wait for lab results, the office said they’d report to me later in the day. Dr. F. has requested I go into the hospital as an observation patient next Tuesday morning for my 3rd chemo. Not out patient, but as a temporary (overnight) patient. I think he anticipates my white count to drop faster, and would like an excuse to keep me in and treat me. Tuesday is the 26th of May and he will be out of the office from June 4th thru the 10th. I’ll go prepared with books, busy work, toothbrush, etc. I think I said something in the beginning about becoming a “desert mother” and it looks like I’m getting the opportunity to make that prophecy happen.
After our visit to the Dr’s, we stopped by the Woman’s Club to say hello to sister Judy. Over coffee and skillet cake provided by Michael, the chef, we had a grand chat. Michael is the one who sent the bread pudding to the hospital with Judy, He’s quite the chef. Thank you, Michael!
Dinner time found the girls, Abby, Gwen and me at Pappado’s for dinner with John. On our way home, son Will called to say he and Vicke would be here today to relieve John as caretakers. I’ve enjoyed seeing John, but with three dogs and three females, I think he was ready for a break.
I’ll be glad to finish with my third chemo. Only three more chemos after that and surgery. There still looms the prospect of radiation, I can hope that won’t be necessary
Hope you have a good and safe Memorial Day Holiday.