Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year EVERYONE!!

I cannot begin to tell you how much I've enjoyed reading all the well wishes and support emails. Thanks to my dear friend Cindy, she came down to Roanoke yesterday and helped me get to all the websites I needed since my Remote Desktop Control won't work at John's right now.

I have to thank first-and-foremost my children (including new soon to be DIL Trisha, of course), for creating this website and keeping it up-to-date. I hope it has been helpful to everyone. While I have always been proud of them, I have never been more proud than all their love, support and care they have given me, especially when I was in the hospital(s). They went above and beyond and I'm sure saw more of their mother/new MIL than they ever expected!

I came home from Lewis Gale on Tuesday night after my 2nd round of chemo was done, and did not have any complications with that. It was good to get more than 2 hours of sleep without vitals/blood being taken, etc. John has been a great nurse but I think at times I've pushed him to his patience limit!

I go back to the oncologist next week, who wants to check me weekly. He said yesterday I was a "delightful patient but VERY complicated!" Who -- me? Anyone who knows me would agree with that! I also have an appointment with Dr. Stoeckle (surgeon), so follow up on getting the wound vacuum removed soon. Carrying this bag around is getting old -- I don't know that I have a Vera Bradley bag in which it will fit!

Thank you so much, again, for all the posted notes. I love you all!

4 comments:

Tandy Shields said...

Beth, you just look great in all the recent pictures! Now who's handling the suntan! We all miss you and are looking forward to summer when the chemo is just a memory. Have you read Dr. Fintel's most recent book? Watt has gone to some of his talks and is most impressed.

Love to all,
Tandy

SandyH said...

Beth, Great to hear that you are feeling better. Terry and I very happy to see you posting here. Sandy

Jeff Harris said...

This is great news, and how bout them Hokies?! Hopefully you were able to enjoy the game last night. Keep up the good work.

Love,

Jeff, Val and Kaylee

Marilynn King said...

Beth,

It is absolutely magnificent to hear from YOU. I am delighted the children have kept us informed, but there is nothing like hearing from you. I am so glad to hear you are responding so well. Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!!

Love,

Marilynn