It's been a good week

I was having trouble getting into the Blog, but thanks to David's good help, I'm back.

It's been a good week. I was on my 3rd week "high energy," so was able to organize some things includng the MOUNDS of paperwork that come from stays in 2 different hospitals and about 6 doctors on my case!!

Thank you SO much for the generous donations of Leave I have received. As of 4 o'clock today, I officially went on the Family Leave Program, having expired all my leave I previously have. Each donation just brings me to tears, as I never realized the generousity of people who are both friends and family but are also strangers to me. I truly intend to "Pay it Forward" once I get healthy again.

I had my 3rd chemo treatment yesterday so begin the "down week" today. I have my blood tested next week and hope I do not need another blood transfusion. My levels prior to the treatment were very good and Dr. McCoy was very pleased.

Dr. Stoeckle changed my bandages today and removed the rest of the abdomen stitches, which have been in for 7 weeks. Wasn't too much fun getting them out, but it sure was great to be done with that part of the procedure. I will need to keep the wound vacuum on until all drainage stops or until it isn't deep enough to warrant it's use. Hope this isn't "TMI" for some of you!

I have been staying with Kay and Joe Hunnings this week, but will go home for the weekend as John is coming to give them a break. Like the Rhudy's, they have been the best host/hostess and my time here has been very good.

Cindy Finney has been wonderful about being my taxi driver for doctor appointments and I do so appreciate her supervisor letting her do this for me -- Thanks Lefter!

I hope to try and work toward getting at home and taking care of myself after next week. Only then can I continue to regain my strength and try to get back to the office and my regular routine.

Thanks to everyone for all the calls, cards and well wishes -- I do so appreciate them!